Supercharge your AI knowledge into practical solutions in this hands-on course. Learn to use generative AI applications to grow your expertise and create real-world solutions, regardless of your professional background. The course emphasizes practical application development, exploring AI agents, cost considerations, and API interactions. You'll learn how to progress from proof-of-concept to minimum viable product, understand when to use custom models, and learn best practices for privacy and governance. The course concludes with practical guidance on implementing AI solutions responsibly and scaling them effectively.
Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI
Bringing Ideas to Life Using AI
This course is part of AWS Generative AI Applications Professional Certificate
Instructors: Alex G.
Included with 
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
AI Application Development
Business Innovation
Project Implementation
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
May 2025
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your Cloud Computing expertise
This course is part of the AWS Generative AI Applications Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from Amazon Web Services
There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you are introduced to the transformative potential of generative AI and how it can be used to bring ideas to life. Through inspiring real-world examples and foundational knowledge, you learn that AI is not just for developers—anyone can harness its power to improve productivity, automate tasks, or innovate.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments
In this module, you learn how to use generative AI tools and AWS services—such as Amazon Q Developer and PartyRock—to turn ideas into functional prototypes, regardless of coding experience. You explore key technical concepts such as functions and APIs, while understanding how to manage AI-related costs effectively. Through demos, discussions, and real-world inspiration, you gain the confidence to start building and scaling AI-powered solutions.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this final module, you explore how to mature generative AI ideas into real-world products and businesses by addressing advanced topics such as custom models, compliance, and monetization strategies. Additionally, you practice responsible AI principles with Amazon Bedrock Guardrails. The module wraps up with real-world demos and inspiration to help you move from proof of concept to product launch.
What's included
6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 app item1 discussion prompt1 plugin
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Offered by
Explore more from Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
New to Cloud Computing? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
More questions
Financial aid available,