It looks like AI is here to stay.
A certification from a big tech company can help you stand out from the crowd or get into the field. One of the newer certs out there is the AWS Certified AI Practitioner.
According to AWS -
The “AWS Certified AI Practitioner validates in-demand knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI concepts and use cases. Sharpen your competitive edge and position yourself for career growth and higher earnings.”
They created this cert for “Individuals who are familiar with, but do not necessarily build, solutions using AI/ML technologies on AWS”.
This is an entry-level cert. The test is 65 questions in 90 minutes.
They are offering a free exam retake until Feb 15, 2025 - details
They are also offering an Early Adopter digital badge if you pass the test before Feb 15, 2025.
If you aren’t planning on working with AWS technologies this might still be valuable if you want to learn the fundamentals of AI (and show companies that you know them) but that’s up to you.
If you read this far and are still interested, here is the full exam guide from AWS with the details - AIF-C01 Exam Guide.