{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000019a-5b70-d592-a59f-dff7d3570000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-ai-certification-learning-tools-skills-development","headline":"Build your AI career path with AWS's new certification and hands-on learning experiences","description":"AWS addresses the critical AI skills gap by enabling professionals at any level to develop valuable expertise for today's high-demand roles.","datePublished":"2025-11-12T17:00:03.613Z","dateModified":"2025-11-12T17:00:03.613Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/16979c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F95%2F72%2F3c24fbfe4d1d8a6abb81b4725383%2Fapple-laptop-aws-skill-builder-overthesholderview.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![xxx](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/16979c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F95%2F72%2F3c24fbfe4d1d8a6abb81b4725383%2Fapple-laptop-aws-skill-builder-overthesholderview.jpg)\n\n# Build your AI career path with AWS's new certification and hands-on learning experiences\n\n*AWS addresses the critical AI skills gap by enabling professionals at any level to develop valuable expertise for today's high-demand roles.*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- AWS Skill Builder introduces Meeting Simulator, Cohorts Studio, and microcredentials (available on November 12).\n- AI-powered communication skills training and group-based learning solution complement AWS's skill development portfolio.\n- Professional certification beta exam registration available on November 18 for developers building production-ready generative AI solutions.\n- Hands-on microcredentials validate practical expertise in serverless computing and agentic systems.\n\n---\n\nMaybe you’re a software developer looking to pivot into [AI](https://www.aboutamazon.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-news), or an IT professional wanting to add credentials to your resume. Perhaps you’re new to tech entirely but are curious about the AI revolution and how you can be a part of it.\n\nThe World Economic Forum [estimates](https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/infographics-94b6214b36/) 40% of core job skills will change by 2030, with employers already paying an average of 47% more for workers with AI skills, according to Skillsoft’s [2024-2025 IT Skills & Salary Report](https://cdn.bfldr.com/SDYPVW60/at/vfhxpgf7bh3qnc8bhnj9wk7/Skillsoft_IT_Skills_Salary_Report_2024.pdf?utm_source=mkto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GK_BRD-ACQ-NA_FY25-ALL-WEB-RR-IT_Skills_Salary_Report_24&mkt_tok=Nzc4LU5VVS03MTUAAAGYlPIIRXnOQDzJgoF1o4T-bb5MuaUg3VuSs2nc0tc5yNdNZTRUnKcJtWMVRrJgvmI5eb_ffjYBH_0R6tFky659l_bvxDQhW8u1A0yrDvx-4ZusOK4uVw).\n\n[Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/amazon-web-services) today announced four solutions to address the growing skills gap by creating a complete learning journey—from skill-building and practice to validation and hands-on application.\n\n![OpenAI and AWS logos](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/283f7df/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+190+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa3%2Fce%2F7e1631f748beb430293b8a60d80c%2Foai-aws-hero.png)\n\n- [AWS and OpenAI announce multi-year strategic partnership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-open-ai-workloads-compute-infrastructure)\n\n## Free AI courses on AWS Skill Builder\n\nWhether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your expertise, [AWS Skill Builder](https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/), AWS's online learning center, offers 220+ free AI courses. These range from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced topics like generative AI and agentic AI, allowing professionals to learn at their own pace alongside existing work commitments.\n\n## Practice real-world skills in the AI era\n\n![Diverse business meeting discussing SaaS for financial transactions](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/19e3ff5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4f%2F1c%2F02553c974f96b8d5e0f3abed3877%2Fmeeting-image-1600x900-nolist.jpg)\n\nKnowledge alone isn’t enough to close the AI skills gap. That's why AWS has developed practical learning solutions that simulate real-world challenges and provide guidance when needed.\n\nThese new experiences—AWS Skill Builder Meeting Simulator, Cohorts Studio, microcredentials, and the AWS Certified Generative AI Developer—Professional certification—adapt to individual needs, offer instant feedback, and recreate workplace scenarios, with AI enhancing the learning process itself.\n\nWhile technical knowledge is essential, success with AI requires more than just expertise. Professionals need to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences, answer challenging questions with confidence, and build trust with customers and teammates. AWS Skill Builder [Meeting Simulator](https://skillbuilder.aws/search?typeId=aws_skill_builder_meetings_simulator) bridges the gap between technical expertise and how to talk about it.\n\nThis immersive learning experience creates realistic meeting scenarios with AI-powered characters who act and respond like real people—from skeptical executives to technical experts. For example, you might practice explaining a complex AI solution to a business leader who needs to understand its value, or work through technical requirements with an IT team.\n\nWhether you choose to speak directly with the AI personas or interact through text, you'll get instant feedback on how well you communicate, from the questions you ask to how you handle objections.\n\n![A photo of a laptop device that displays AWS Cloud Institute on the home screen.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/cca3d66/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff5%2F09%2F326e9bb64f9592c3eaf9dbc0bd68%2Finline-01-cloud-institute.jpg)\n\n- [AWS Cloud Institute: a virtual program that trains you to become a cloud developer in as little as 9 months](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-cloud-institute-virtual-training-for-cloud-developers)\n\n## Team learning with Cohorts Studio\n\n![Colleagues collaborating on project management software on desktop computer for Cohorts fun ](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/d59b6e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff0%2Fc0%2F79df21854109a8c6b3d17135d4d2%2Fcohorts-fun-yellow-1-1600x900.jpg)\n\nTeams learn better and more effectively together. To turn cloud training into shared achievement, professionals are looking for ways to collaborate and join dynamic learning communities that make skill development engaging, social, and flexible. That's why AWS is launching [Cohorts Studio](https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/cohorts-studio), a new learning solution on Skill Builder that transforms how teams develop skills together.\n\nAvailable to [Skill Builder Team subscription](https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/team-subscription/) customers at no additional cost, this feature allows teams to create exam preparation study groups, launch AI bootcamps, or run friendly competitions in their game-based learning experiences.\n\nWith flexible scheduling and AI-recommended training content, teams can create cohort-based learning experiences that fit their goals and schedules. Track progress on live leaderboards, celebrate achievements together, and maintain momentum through peer support.\n\n![Person sitting and working on laptop. Screen says prompt to output](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7cb61eb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F0f%2Fc5%2Fb1a871604e8094c9caaa6f5c423f%2Fai-ml-certifications-hero-2000x1125-v2.jpg)\n\n- [AWS now offers 5 AI certifications to help you stand out in a competitive job market](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-certifications-generative-ai-machine-learning-cloud-jobs)\n\n## New AWS AI certifications for career advancement\n\nWith practical experience under their belts, professionals can then validate their expertise through AWS’s expanded certification portfolio. Registration for the beta exam of the new [AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional](http://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-generative-ai-developer-professional/) certification and the exam prep plan will be available on November 18.\n\nThis certification helps developers with at least two years of cloud experience demonstrate their proficiency in foundation models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and responsible AI deployment—skills driving innovation across industries.\n\nThe certification’s exam prep plan combines practice questions, hands-on experience through AWS SimuLearn, and domain-specific courses to help professionals prepare for the exam.\n\nThis new generative AI developer certification joins AWS’s existing portfolio that includes [AWS Certified AI Practitioner](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-ai-practitioner/), [AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-machine-learning-engineer-associate/), and [AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-data-engineer-associate/), creating clear pathways for career advancement.\n\n![Jane Goodall](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/46b1c43/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F0a%2Fbe%2F0e7f6a9f4fbfbba642d3623b1684%2Fap0299-81-uhr-dg.jpg)\n\n- [AWS teams up with Jane Goodall Institute to digitize six decades of primate research](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/jane-goodall-institute-research-archive-aws-ai)\n\n## Hands-on microcredentials for job-ready skills\n\n![AWS cloud architecture diagram on desktop monitor with task instructions for  microcredentials](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/8bef210/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x720+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F39%2Fad%2Ff715ca65405a83e866980c76f294%2Fblog-pic.png)\n\nFor the next step in the learning journey, AWS is introducing [microcredentials](https://skillbuilder.aws/category/type/microcredentials) within AWS Skill Builder as a new form of skills validation to help you stand out in the job market.\n\nWhile certifications show you understand the concepts, microcredentials show you can actually perform specific tasks. The first two offerings—AWS Serverless Demonstrated and AWS Agentic AI Demonstrated—require candidates to demonstrate dual capabilities: first troubleshooting complex scenarios, then implementing effective solutions in real AWS environments. Together, AWS Certifications and microcredentials showcase your complete capabilities—validating both your deep technical knowledge and hands-on skills.\n\n## Getting started on your AI skills development journey\n\nWhether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to take your skills to the next level, these new learning experiences and credentials from AWS offer a clear path forward. In a world where working alongside AI is becoming the norm, investing in these skills isn't just about staying current; it's about opening doors to exciting new career opportunities.\n\nLearners can take their first step today by visiting [AWS Skill Builder](https://skillbuilder.aws/)'s 1,000+ free learning resources, where they can explore everything from cloud computing basics to advanced AI concepts at their own pace.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}