AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) Online Training

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UPDATED: May 11, 2023

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Advance your cloud career with this comprehensive AWS Certified Developer Associate course designed for modern software engineers. This training path provides the technical depth required to pass the DVA-C02 exam while equipping you with the hands-on skills to build, deploy, and debug applications on the world’s leading cloud platform. Led by AWS expert Knox Hutchinson, this AWS Certified Developer Associate course bridges the gap between exam theory and real-world implementation. You'll gain mastery over the core services that power modern architectures, including AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, and API Gateway.

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What you'll learn with AWS Certified Developer - Associate training

Build scalable applications using AWS SDKs and the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Deploy and manage serverless functions with AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Automate your development lifecycle using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
Implement secure, identity-aware applications using IAM and Amazon Cognito
Gain deep visibility into application performance with AWS X-Ray and CloudWatch

AWS Certified Developer - Associate training FAQs

What exactly does this AWS Certified Developer Associate course cover?

This course is a deep-dive into the DVA-C02 exam domains. It focuses heavily on the "Serverless" ecosystem, including AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, and API Gateway. You'll also master professional deployment strategies using CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, CodeBuild) and learn to secure your applications using IAM and Amazon Cognito.

How much does the DVA-C02 cost?

The AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam (DVA-C02) costs $150. Although there's no formal prerequisite for the AWS Developer cert, the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is strongly recommended, and that costs $100. You should also take the costs of courses or training into account, since you won't want to attempt the exam without preparing ahead of time.

How long does it take to complete this AWS developer course?

The training consists of approximately 34 hours of expert-led "Nuggets." Because the course is broken into bite-sized videos, you can progress at your own pace. Most learners who commit to 5 hours a week find they are exam-ready within 6 to 8 weeks.

Is the DVA-C02 exam difficult for beginners?

The AWS Certified Developer Associate is an intermediate-level certification. While there are no formal prerequisites, you should have a basic understanding of cloud concepts (or the AWS Cloud Practitioner cert). This course is designed to bridge that gap, taking you from foundational SDK usage to advanced debugging with AWS X-Ray.

Why choose CBT Nuggets over other AWS developer training?

What sets this AWS Certified Developer Associate course apart is our world-class trainers. Our instructors aren't just presenters; they're veteran subject matter experts who have spent years architecting real-world cloud solutions. Unlike dry, long-form lectures or unreliable "exam dumps," this DVA-C02 training is led by teachers who know how to make complex AWS concepts stick. You'll visualize intricate cloud architectures in real-time, turning abstract services like AWS Step Functions or IAM policies into clear, actionable knowledge. That way, you aren't just memorizing answers to pass a test — you're learning from an expert mentor how to engineer production-ready solutions.

Who is AWS Certified Developer - Associate training for?

This AWS Certified Developer Associate course is for software developers and cloud professionals with 1+ years of hands-on AWS experience. It is designed to bridge the gap between basic cloud knowledge and the advanced engineering required for the DVA-C02 exam.

What our learners say

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Study guide

Download the free AWS Certified Developer - Associate study guide to complete this course in about 34 hours.

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