AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - Specialty

Validate your ability to build, test, and publish Amazon Alexa skills.

The AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - Specialty certification is intended for individuals who perform a role as an Alexa skill builder. It validates a candidate’s ability to build, test, and publish Amazon Alexa skills.

Abilities Validated by the Certification

Explain the value of voice

Design the user experience

Design the architecture to build the skill

Follow AWS and Alexa security best practices for the skill

Develop, test, validate, and troubleshoot the skill

Manage the skill-publishing process and work with the Alexa Developer Console

Manage skill operations and life cycles

Recommended Knowledge and Experience

At least 6 months of hands-on experience building Alexa skills using the Alexa Skills Kit, including skills that incorporate services from the AWS Cloud

Proficiency with a programming language

Published an Alexa skill

Prepare for Your Exam

There is no better preparation than hands-on experience. There are many relevant AWS Training courses and other resources to assist you with acquiring additional knowledge and skills to prepare for certification. Please review the exam guide for information about the competencies assessed on the certification exam.

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