
AWS Certified Developer Associate
AWS Certified Developer Associate: DVA-C02 Certification Preparation Course
Invest in the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) programme to ensure your organisation is building, deploying, and debugging cloud-native applications with industry-leading precision.
This associate-level certification equips your technical workforce—from backend developers to full-stack engineers—with a robust understanding of the AWS ecosystem, enabling them to write secure, scalable code and automate modern CI/CD workflows.
The programme is structured around the critical domains assessed in the DVA-C02 exam:
- Development with AWS Services : Employees learn to build applications using AWS service APIs, SDKs, and CLI, focusing on serverless logic with AWS Lambda and persistent data layers like Amazon DynamoDB.
- Security : Technical teams master application authentication and authorisation through Amazon Cognito and IAM, while managing sensitive data with AWS KMS and Secrets Manager.
- Deployment : Employees gain proficiency in packaging and deploying application artifacts using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS SAM and CloudFormation.
- Troubleshooting and Optimisation : Your team will learn to identify and resolve issues using Amazon CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray, ensuring applications are performant and cost-effective.
By achieving this certification, your developers gain the credibility to validate their cloud-native expertise, accelerating your digital transformation and providing a perfect foundation for professional-level DevOps certifications.
- Introduction to AWS Developer Tools and SDKs
- Serverless Compute with AWS Lambda and API Gateway
- Data Storage and Security (S3, DynamoDB, and RDS)
- Automation and CI/CD Pipelines
- Application Monitoring and Distributed Tracing
This certification is essential for any professional looking to showcase their ability to develop and maintain applications within the AWS Cloud. It is ideal for:
- Backend & Full-Stack Developers: Those building production-ready code using AWS services.
- Cloud Developers & DevOps Engineers: Individuals focused on automating deployments and managing application lifecycles.
- Application Engineers: Professionals moving toward serverless and container-focused architectures.
- Technical Leads: Managers who need a deep understanding of cloud-native best practices to guide their teams.
While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that candidates have at least one year of hands-on experiencein developing and maintaining AWS-based applications and proficiency in at least one high-level programming language.
Delivery Model
- 6 evenings tuition to the AWS Certified Development Associate Exam Syllabus
- Practice Tests
- Courseware
- AWS Labs
- One 1:1 with a Certified Tutor
- Exam Pass Pledge (free resit)
Add on
- DVA-C02 Examination – £170 inclusive of VAT.
The AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) serves as the essential stepping stone for advanced career paths in the AWS ecosystem. Upon completion, your employees can transition into:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional: For those focusing on operating and managing distributed systems.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional: For employees transitioning into high-level cloud architecture roles.
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty: For those moving into deep cloud security and compliance roles.
The AWS Certified Development Associate: DVA-C02 Preparation Course is £1,495 inclusive of VAT. This includes one full day tuition, access to practice papers, Courseware, Labs, and one tutor 1:1s.
This course is protected by the Pearson Pass Pledge.
Examination fees are £170 inclusive of VAT. Examinations can be taken at our Authorised Pearson Vue Test Centre in Cardiff or by remote invigilation.
Funding may be available through PLA and ReAct Plus for eligible applicants. Please note, the contents of the course package may vary depending on the funding stream so please check before applying. See funding for further information.
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