AWS Certified Developer – Associate is intended for anyone with one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining an AWS-based application. Before you take this exam, we recommend you have:

• In-depth knowledge of at least one high-level programming language

• Understanding of core AWS services, uses of the services, and basic AWS architecture best practices, including the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, application lifecycle management, and the use of containers in the development process

• Proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS and writing code for serverless applications

• Ability to identify key features of AWS services and use the AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs to write applications

• Ability to apply a basic understanding of cloud-native applications to write code

• Ability to author, maintain, and debug code modules on AWS

What does it take to earn this certification?

To earn this certification, you’ll need to take and pass the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam. (DVA-C01). The exam features a combination of two question formats: multiple choice and multiple response. Additional information, such as the exam content outline and passing score, is in the exam guide.