Designing Alexa Interaction Models and Custom Intents

Voice technology is transforming how we interact with devices, making conversational design a highly valuable skill. Understanding how to structure what users say is the foundation of any successful voice application. This text-only course guides you through the core concepts of voice user interfaces (VUI) using Alexa. You will transition from understanding basic voice terminology to designing structured interaction models that accurately interpret user requests. What you'll learn: Understand foundational voice design principles and Alexa terminology; Create custom intents and configure built-in intents to handle user requests; Define utterances, slots, and custom slot types for flexible voice inputs; Implement slot filling and multi-turn dialogs for natural conversations; Validate and test your interaction models using written simulation workflows. The course starts with essential voice design definitions before walking you through the step-by-step process of structuring intents, mapping slots, and building a fully functional interaction model. Designed for beginners interested in voice application design, this course requires no prior programming experience or hardware. Start building intuitive voice experiences today.