Build an Alexa skill model

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Build your Alexa-hosted skill on the Alexa developer console. Building a saved Alexa skill model helps you prepare the skill for testing.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Log in to the Alexa developer console with your Amazon developer account.
    2. Select the skill that you want to build.
      Note:
      Selecting a skill navigates you to the Alexa Developer Console.
    3. Click the Build tab.
    4. In the Skill builder checklist, click Build Model.
      Note:
      Building the model takes a few minutes.
      The build successful message appears and you can test the sample utterances while the build is being trained.