AWS Developer Associate
Offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) validates your ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud applications using AWS services and CI/CD workflows. It's aimed at people who build on AWS rather than just architect it.
EXAM AT A GLANCE
Questions
65
Testing time
130
minutes
Sections
4
Delivery
Pearson VUE test center or online proctored
Passing score
720
Cost
$150 USD
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What the exam covers
Development with AWS Services
32%
Security
26%
Deployment
24%
Troubleshooting and Optimization
18%
About the AWS Developer Associate certification
Expect questions on serverless (Lambda, API Gateway), data stores (DynamoDB), security (IAM, KMS, Cognito), and deployment automation.
Who it’s for
Software developers and cloud engineers who build and deploy applications on AWS.
- Passing score
- 720 out of 1000 (scaled)
- Validity
- 3 years
- Prerequisites
- No prerequisites; AWS recommends 1+ year developing and maintaining AWS applications
Official exam page· Details verified August 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
How to prepare
01
Master serverless building blocks: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and SQS/SNS.
02
Practice using the AWS SDK and CLI to interact with services from code.
03
Learn IAM roles/policies, Cognito, and encryption with KMS.
04
Set up a CI/CD pipeline with CodePipeline / CodeBuild / CodeDeploy.
05
Work through the official practice exam and review the DVA-C02 guide.
FAQ
How much programming do I need?
You should be comfortable reading and writing code and using an AWS SDK, but the exam tests how you use AWS services, not language-specific trivia.
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