Amazon has introduced the “AI Ready” program, aiming to provide free AI skills training to 2 million individuals globally by 2025. The initiative responds to the growing demand for AI talent and the potential for professionals with AI skills to earn up to 47% more in salaries. The program includes three key initiatives:
1. **Free AI and Generative AI Courses:** Amazon is launching eight new and free AI and generative AI courses, covering foundational to advanced technologists. These courses complement the existing 80+ free and low-cost AI and generative AI courses available through Amazon Web Services (AWS).
2. **AWS Generative AI Scholarship:** Amazon is introducing a scholarship program in collaboration with AWS to support individuals interested in generative AI. The scholarship aims to facilitate learning and skill development in this field.
3. **Collaboration with Code.org:** Amazon is partnering with Code.org to enhance learning opportunities for students interested in generative AI. This collaboration is expected to provide valuable resources and guidance for students exploring AI concepts.
For business and non-technical audiences, Amazon is offering an introductory course on generative AI, covering applications and essential concepts such as foundation models. Additionally, a three-course series titled “Generative AI Learning Plan for Decision Makers” will focus on planning generative AI projects and building organizations ready for generative AI adoption.
For developers and technical audiences, Amazon is providing courses on prompt engineering foundations, low-code machine learning on AWS, building large language models (LLMs) on AWS, and creating generative AI applications using Amazon Bedrock.
The AI Ready program aligns with Amazon’s commitment to fostering learning opportunities and addressing the growing demand for AI skills in the workforce. The company aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the field of artificial intelligence.
