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Certified AI Skill Developer (Alexa) is an excellent training and certification course designed for individuals to acquire expert-level knowledge. The training is well prepared to acquaint individuals with the core concepts of Alexa programming, starting with the introduction of Alexa and an understanding of the Alexa ecosystem.


In addition, the Alexa technologies such as Amazon Lambda, Amazon S3, etc., are discussed in this Certification. The self-paced training tends to render hands-on working knowledge by building various projects. This training further advances custom skills like the Blockchain Quiz game and the latest release feed.

  • Know what it means to be an AI Skill Developer.

  • Understand the various techniques and skills involved with Alexa.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge about Alexa Skills, Alexa Skill Sets, and AWS technologies.

  • Learn how to create a lambda function, design a voice interaction model, and test Alexa skills.

 

MODULES INCLUDED


Introduction

  • Introduction to the Alexa

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Prerequisites for Alexa Skill Development

    • Programming Fundamentals

    • AWS Requirements

    • Requirement for Alexa Development

  • Amazon Developer Portal Account Setup

 

Understanding Alexa and its Environment

Alexa and Alexa Enabled Devices

  • Alexa Echo

  • Alexa Echo Dot

  • Amazon Tap

  • Echo Look

  • Echo Show

  • Amazon Echo Input

  • Web Simulator

  • Echo Lineup

  • Alexa Skills and Alexa Skill Kit

  • Custom Skill

  • Flash Briefing Skill

  • Game and Trivia Skill

  • Video Skill

  • Smart Home Skill

  • Skill for Echo Show

  • Music Skill

  • List Skill

  • How users interact with Alexa Skill

 

Overview of AWS Technologies

  • Amazon Lambda

  • Amazon S3

  • Amazon Polly

  • Serverless Computing

 

Building Your First Alexa Skill

  • Alexa Skill Development Overview

  • Amazon S3 and First lambda Functions Goal

  • Create Lambda Function

  • Prepare Lambda Test Events to check S3 Connectivity

  • Test and Verify File Upload in S3 Bucket

 

Creating Your First Lambda Function

  • Configuring Custom Skill on Amazon Developer Portal

  • Deconstructing an Alexa Skill Statement

  • Extending Lambda Function

  • Your First Alexa Skill

  • Lambda Function to make Alexa Skill introduce itself

  • Preparing Intents, Slots, Utterances, and Data

  • Response Objects, Request Handlers, and Actions in Lambda Function

 

Designing A Voice Interaction Model

  • Creating a Voice Interaction Model

  • Pointers to building Voice Interface

 

Testing Your Alexa Skills

  • Testing Alexa skill using Amazon Echo

  • Developer Portal Service Simulator

  • Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch

  • Lambda Test Events to test Skill

  • Alexa App and Device Connectivity

 

Games Of The Day Skill

  • Create your first Lambda Function

  • Development overview

 

RECOMMENDED LEARNING METHODOLOGY 

  • Recommend allocating 1 hour daily to complete the course in 4 days.

  • Though you can attempt the online exam anytime as per your convenience, we highly recommend attempting the exam within five days of course completion, as the subject will be fresh in your mind, and you get sufficient time to prepare/revise as well.

 

CERTIFICATION BENEFITS

  • Grasp a detailed overview of Alexa's skill development.

  • Learn about different skills and technologies used.

  • Get hands-on working exposure in the IT field.

 

WHAT DO YOU GET?

  • Global Tech Council Certification

  • Lifetime access to the course content

  • 24*7 Support for all your queries

 

CAREER FACTS


What does an Alexa skill developer do?
Developers can develop Alexa Skills using the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) or Alexa Skill Blueprints. They use the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) to add intelligent voice control to additional connected devices or use the Amazon Lex service to create conversational bots. They can also leverage their knowledge to build various skills such as Blockchain Quiz games and Latest Game Release Feed.

 

The Growth Curve Ahead

After you successfully complete Certificationtion, you can have various opportunities in your professional growth. You can be:

 

Programmer: AI programmers and developers create the software and applications an organization might use. They create systems that adapt to the organization's needs based on the information gathered and assessed.


IT Enthusiast: An IT enthusiast enjoys working with computers and other electronic devices. They are IT nerds who enjoy researching and learning about new advances in the sector. They are dedicated to their task and do so with zeal.


Technopreneur: "Technopreneur" is formed by combining the words "technology" and "entrepreneur." Technopreneurs use creative thinking to solve problems, create products, and execute services. They manage their business by testing different business strategies.

 

What are the domains where Alexa Skill Developers work?

  • System Analyst

  • Software developers

  • Software Programmers

  • Computer Specialists

  • Network Base Administrators

Final Outcome


After going through this training and earnCertificationtion, you will gain a competitive advantage in your career, and you can showcase your skills and techniques as an Alexa skill developer.

Certified AI Skill Developer™ (Alexa)