AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) Intermediate
The AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) course is designed for voice application developers and skill builders who want to master building, testing, and publishing Alexa skills using AWS services. It addresses the growing demand for voice-first solutions, with over 500 million Alexa-enabled devices sold as of 2023, by equipping learners with expertise in interaction modeling, multi-modal experiences, security best practices, and lifecycle management across six core domains.
This training fully prepares you for the official AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) exam, featuring guaranteed-to-run dates and official AWS-authorized courseware. Gain hands-on proficiency with Alexa Skills Kit, AWS Lambda, and CloudWatch, enabling you to publish live skills and advance into high-demand roles in voice technology innovation.
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Course Overview
The AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) is an archived certification prep program by AWS designed for developers and voice designers. This legacy skill training validates expertise in building and deploying Amazon Alexa skills. We distinguish ourselves through Koenig Solutions, where all instructors hold active AWS certifications and students receive 90 days of extended lab access to ensure mastery. While the AXS-C01 exam is retired, these competencies remain vital for Conversational AI roles. General industry benchmarks for Conversational AI Engineers indicate average salaries near 122,000 dollars, reflecting the high value of voice-first development expertise.
This course covers core AWS services essential for Alexa skill development, including AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, and the Alexa Developer Console. Participants engage in hands-on labs using the ASK CLI and AWS Cloud9 environment to build functional skills such as implementing in-skill purchasing and managing state. A key project involves designing a multi-modal skill that leverages audio and screen interfaces, simulating real-world scenarios. These practical exercises are conducted within the AWS Console, ensuring familiarity with the platforms used in production environments. Mastering these competencies opens pathways to careers in AI-driven user experience design and cloud-based voice application development.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- A minimum of 6 months of practical experience developing Alexa skills with the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK)
- Proficiency in programming languages like Node.js or Python to create Alexa skills
- Experience publishing at least one Alexa skill on the Alexa developer console
- Hands-on knowledge of AWS Lambda for executing backend logic in Alexa skills
- Understanding of JSON structure and parsing for managing Alexa request and response payloads
- Familiarity with AWS services such as Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, and Amazon CloudWatch for skill integration and monitoring
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Day 1: Voice User Interface Design (Domain 1)
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Day 2– Day 2: Advanced Skill Design (Domain 2)
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Day 3– Day 3: Secure Skill Architecture (Domain 3)
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Day 4– Day 4: Professional Skill Development (Domain 4)
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Day 5– Day 5: Test, Validate, and Publish (Domain 5)
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty (AXS-C01) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Voice App Developer: Validates expertise in building complex, interactive Alexa skills.
- Conversational AI Developer: Demonstrates proficiency in integrating advanced natural language understanding models.
- Voice User Experience Designer: Proves technical capability to implement voice-first design principles effectively.
- Alexa Solutions Architect: Confirms the ability to design scalable, secure voice architectures on AWS.
- AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder: Establishes a specialized credential for managing end-to-end skill lifecycles.
- Voice DevOps Engineer: Highlights skills in automating deployment and monitoring for voice-enabled applications.
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