Unveiling Amazon’s Educational Pursuit in Generative AI
In a pioneering move, Amazon has embarked on providing complimentary educational modules centered around generative AI. This initiative, dubbed “AI Ready,” marks an expansion of Amazon’s existing AI skills training programs rooted in AWS. Notably, this extension encompasses eight tuition-free courses delving into the realms of AI project management and development. Amazon proudly states that a staggering 21 million individuals have undergone training in AWS cloud computing skills through their programs, with an ambitious target of 2 million engaging in their AI courses by 2025.
Acknowledging the escalating demand for AI talent in the job market, Amazon underscores that companies are increasingly inclined to offer higher remuneration for those possessing these coveted skills. However, the educational modules are not solely altruistic; they strategically align with Amazon’s agenda to promote its own suite of AI products. The curriculum encompasses “nontechnical” modules acquainting individuals with the fundamental tenets of generative AI, guiding them in orchestrating projects around AI, and elucidating the utilization of Amazon’s CodeWhisperer AI code generator. The supplementary courses delve into AWS machine learning and language models, along with insights into the Bedrock AI app maker, positioning Amazon’s AI technology among industry giants such as Microsoft / OpenAI and Google.
For those intrigued by Amazon’s complimentary courses, the initial training on generative AI and an introduction to CodeWhisperer can be accessed on the AWS Educate site. The remaining tuition-free courses, including the intricacies of utilizing Amazon’s Transcribe speech-to-text generator, await eager learners on the AWS Skill Builder site.