Discover information retrieval with Amazon Q

Explore Amazon Q by examining how it retrieves, summarises, and presents trusted information, along with the Generative AI Stack, Amazon Q versions, and business and AWS Builder use cases that support safe, responsible, and productive information retrieval.

Apply Amazon Q to real-world information retrieval

Discover how information retrieval techniques, business and developer use cases, productivity features, and administrative capabilities support effective knowledge discovery, informed decision-making, and improved workplace productivity.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q
- Introduction to Information Retrieval with Amazon Q
  In this activity, you will explore how Amazon Q versions - including Business and AWS Builder - boost productivity. Discover the Generative AI Stack, address enterprise challenges, and learn key features for users and admins.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Understand why upskilling in generative AI increases productivity
Identify some challenges that enterprises face when they try to adopt generative AI for their workforce
Define Generative AI Stack
Understand the different versions of Amazon Q and the appropriate use cases
Define the key use cases for Amazon Q business expert
Describe how Amazon Q business expert can help business users become more productive
Understand the key features in Amazon Q business expert in relation to End Users and Admins
Define the key use cases for Amazon Q for AWS Builder Use
Gain a practical understanding of how to use Amazon Q for AWS Builder Use improve developer productivity and creativity

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for non-technical enthusiasts, technical enthusiasts, and decision-makers.

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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