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Amazon Lex is a service for building conversational interfaces into any application using voice and text. This course introduces you to the service, including how to create a bot and deploy it to different chat services.

Amazon Lex is a service for building conversational interfaces into any application using voice and text. This course introduces you to the service, including how to create a bot and deploy it to different chat services. We also review use cases for the service.

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Introduction to Amazon Lex

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Develops voice and text chat skills, which are increasingly common in chatbot development
Teaches how to implement Amazon Lex to multiple chat services
Instructors are AWS, who provide the service

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Amazon Lex with these activities:
Review the basics of voice and text interfaces
Review the fundamentals of voice and text interfaces to refresh your knowledge and prepare for this course.
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  • Read articles and blog posts about voice and text interfaces
  • Watch videos and tutorials on voice and text interfaces
  • Experiment with different voice and text interfaces
Organize course materials
Helps you stay organized and engaged with the course materials, enhancing your learning experience.
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  • Create a dedicated folder or notebook for course materials.
  • Download and save all lecture slides, assignments, and other resources.
  • Review and annotate materials regularly.
Review basic programming concepts
Reinforces the essential programming concepts necessary to fully engage with the material from the start of this course.
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  • Review variables, data types, and operators.
  • Practice writing simple functions.
  • Review control flow statements (if-else, loops).
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Review fundamental programming concepts such as variables, data types, and operators
Refreshes foundational programming skills necessary for understanding Amazon Lex concepts and syntax.
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  • Review notes and materials from previous programming courses or tutorials.
  • Practice writing simple code snippets to reinforce understanding of variables, data types, and operators.
Solve Amazon Lex practice problems
Tests your understanding of Amazon Lex concepts and reinforces your problem-solving skills.
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  • Find practice problems on Amazon Lex documentation or online forums.
  • Attempt to solve the problems on your own.
  • Review solutions and learn from your mistakes.
Create a simple chatbot using Amazon Lex
Build a chatbot to practice using Amazon Lex and reinforce your understanding of its features.
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  • Design the chatbot's conversation flow
  • Create the chatbot's intents and utterances
  • Integrate the chatbot with a messaging platform
  • Test and deploy the chatbot
Follow tutorials on Amazon Lex
Provides hands-on experience with Amazon Lex, allowing you to apply the concepts learned in the course.
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  • Find tutorials on Amazon Lex documentation or online platforms.
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step to create your own chatbots.
  • Experiment with different features and settings.
Participate in study group discussions
Provides opportunities to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and reinforce your understanding through collaborative learning.
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  • Join or form a study group with classmates.
  • Meet regularly to discuss course concepts, assignments, and projects.
  • Collaborate on problem-solving and share insights.
Build a chatbot using Amazon Lex
Challenges you to apply your knowledge by creating a functional chatbot, solidifying your understanding of the concepts.
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  • Define the purpose and functionality of your chatbot.
  • Design the conversation flow and intents.
  • Implement the chatbot using Amazon Lex.
  • Test and iterate on your chatbot.
Write a blog post or article about Amazon Lex
Encourages you to synthesize and share your knowledge, deepening your understanding of Amazon Lex.
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  • Choose a specific aspect of Amazon Lex to focus on.
  • Research and gather information from various sources.
  • Write a well-structured and informative blog post or article.
  • Publish your content and share it with others.
Participate in an Amazon Lex hackathon
Challenges you to apply your skills in a competitive setting, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of your knowledge.
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  • Find and register for an Amazon Lex hackathon.
  • Form a team and brainstorm ideas.
  • Develop and implement a chatbot solution.
  • Present your solution and compete against other teams.

Career center

Learners who complete Introduction to Amazon Lex will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in software engineering.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers design, develop, and maintain machine learning models. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces using machine learning, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in machine learning.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces using data, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in data science.
Natural Language Processing Engineer
Natural Language Processing Engineers design and develop systems that enable computers to understand and generate human language. This course on Amazon Lex, a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in NLP.
Product Manager
Product Managers develop and manage products. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in product management.
User Experience Designer
User Experience Designers design and develop user interfaces. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in UX design.
Systems Analyst
Systems Analysts analyze and design computer systems. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in systems analysis.
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineers help customers understand and purchase technical products. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in sales engineering.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Assurance Analysts test software and other products to ensure they meet quality standards. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in quality assurance.
Operations Manager
Operations Managers plan and execute operations. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in operations management.
Project Manager
Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in project management.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts analyze business processes and develop solutions to improve efficiency. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in business analysis.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in marketing.
Technical Writer
Technical Writers create documentation for software and other technical products. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in technical writing.
Customer Success Manager
Customer Success Managers help customers achieve success with a product or service. This course on Amazon Lex, which is a service for building conversational interfaces, may be useful for those interested in this field, as it provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques used in customer success management.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Amazon Lex.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to natural language processing, covering topics such as tokenization, stemming, parsing, and machine learning.
Provides a comprehensive overview of deep learning for natural language processing, covering topics such as neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and transformers.
Provides a comprehensive overview of speech and language processing, covering topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of computer science, covering topics such as data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of deep learning, covering topics such as neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and recurrent neural networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of reinforcement learning, covering topics such as Markov decision processes, dynamic programming, and Q-learning.

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