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Become an AI/ML Early Adopter with AWS Certification

In the race for artificial intelligence (AI)-skilled talent, organizations and individuals alike want to stand out. To help organizations validate AI and machine learning (ML) skills within their existing staff and when hiring new employees, and to help individuals showcase their knowledge and practical skills in AI and ML, we launched two new AWS Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate, with associated exam prep materials for each.

This blog outlines how organizations globally are making strategic business investments to train and certify their employees in AI and ML, as well as two new limited-time incentives we’re offering to help you earn one or both of these new certifications. You can also find the exam prep resources, available in AWS Skill Builder, to help you achieve your goals.

Organizations investing in AWS Training to build their in-house AI/ML skills

AI is already transforming the workplace – from how businesses operate to how work gets done. In fact, according to an AWS commissioned study, more than 90% of surveyed employers predict that they will use AI-related solutions in their organizations in the next five years. So it’s not surprising that multinational organizations including CapGemini, Cognizant, Compass, Deloitte, DXC Technology, EPAM, Kyndryl, N-iX, SoftwareOne, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro have invested to train and certify their employees on the AWS Certified AI Practitioner and the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate.

Further, companies like ABSA Bank in South Africa, Canal Plus in France, Digital China, transcosmos in Japan, T-Systems in Germany and XalDigital in Mexico are supporting their organization’s AI goals by utilizing AWS Training to accelerate their employees’ AI skills and certification exam readiness.

Two incentives to help you earn your certification

Preparing for and taking a certification exam is a big undertaking. That’s why we’re providing two extra incentives to you to earn the AWS Certified AI Practitioner and/or AWS Certified Machine Learning – Associate certifications now.

First, every individual who earns the AWS Certified AI Practitioner or AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate by February 15th 2025 will receive a special, time-limited Early Adopter badge along with their standard certification badge.

Each time you earn an AWS Certification, you are awarded a digital badge, signifying your achievement of the industry-recognized AWS Certification credential. You can showcase your digital badge online to your network and potential employers. The limited-time Early Adopter badge is an exciting additional badge, illustrating your enthusiasm and proactiveness to validate your AI and ML skills.

Second, we are offering a free exam retake if you fail your first attempt of either of the two foundational exams: AWS Certified AI Practitioner or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. To qualify for this offer, you must take your first attempt before February 15, 2025. Learn more about this offerand register for your exam today with code: AWSRetake2025! *Terms and Conditions apply.

Prepare for your exam with AWS’ 4-step Exam Prep plan

AWS has prepared a 4-step plan on AWS Skill Builder, inclusive of a set of materials for AWS Certification exam takers to help increase their confidence. Each plan includes free content such as practice question sets, and enhanced content available via subscription, like official practice exams, self-paced labs, and game-based learning.

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate

Take the next step in AI/ML

The time is now to unlock your AI/ML potential, whether your organization has set a goal for AI readiness, or you’re an individual looking to build your expertise. Take advantage of the AWS AI/ML Certification Early Adopter program and earn your certification by February 15, 2025 to receive the exclusive Early Adopter badge. Don’t miss this opportunity. Get started on your path to AWS AI and ML certification today. To build a dedicated AI/ML training plan for your team or organization, connect with us.