Prasad Tarapure

Why Getting AWS AI Certified is Easier (and More Important) Than You Think !

Numbers never lie...



1. The AI market is booming: The global AI market is expected to grow from $515 billion in 2023 to an estimated $1.8 trillion by 2030, at a CAGR of over 37%​.


2. Demand for AI professionals is skyrocketing:LinkedIn reports a 74% annual growth in AI-related jobs globally, ranking AI specialists among the top emerging careers​.


3. AI adoption is everywhere: A McKinsey report states that 50% of companies have already integrated AI into at least one business function​, with industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and finance leading the way.


4. Generative AI is driving transformation: Tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Bard are projected to contribute an estimated $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy.


5. Skills gaps are growing : Gartner highlights that 56% of business leaders identify the lack of skilled AI talent as the biggest barrier to AI adoption​.


6. Employers are willing to pay 43% more to hire AI-skilled professionals in sales and marketing, 42% more for those in finance, 41% more for business operations, and 47% more for IT professionals. (Source AWS)

7. Despite these opportunities, many professionals feel overwhelmed by the technical complexity of AI.

8. That’s where the AWS Certified AI Practitioner program steps in. Designed for beginners, it breaks down the barriers to entry and equips you with the foundational knowledge to explore AI confidently.


9. In this post, I’ll share my journey from being curious about AI to becoming an AWS-certified AI practitioner and how this certification can be your perfect launchpad into the world of AI.

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