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AWS Developer Specialization
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AWS Developer Specialization

Prepare for AWS Certified Developer Associate exam. AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) specialization covers all objectives in the exam!

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS services

  • Design and refactor applications for efficient deployment in the AWS cloud

  • Prepare for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) exam

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July 2025

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Specialization - 11 course series

AWS Developer: Unit 1

AWS Developer: Unit 1

Course 11 hour

What you'll learn

  • Understand foundational cloud concepts and the significance of AWS.

  • Navigate the AWS certification landscape to enhance your career prospects.

  • Master key AWS services relevant to the AWS Developer - Associate Certification.

  • Prepare effectively for the AWS Developer - Associate Certification exam.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Application Development, and Cloud Computing
AWS Developer: Unit 2

AWS Developer: Unit 2

Course 23 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master IAM fundamentals for effective user management and access control.

  • Implement robust encryption strategies to protect data integrity.

  • Securely handle sensitive data and credentials within AWS applications.

  • Utilize AWS services like Cognito and Secrets Manager for enhanced security.

Skills you'll gain

Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Authentications, Application Security, Security Controls, Data Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Secure Coding, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Amazon Web Services, Public Key Infrastructure, and Cloud Security
AWS Developer: Unit 3

AWS Developer: Unit 3

Course 314 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master data management and storage solutions with AWS services like S3 and DynamoDB.

  • Streamline development processes using AWS Developer Tools for efficient CI/CD pipelines.

  • Enhance application performance with AWS networking and computing services.

  • Leverage serverless computing and application integration for scalable solutions.

Skills you'll gain

Application Development, Software Development Tools, Data Store, Cloud Development, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Application, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, API Gateway, Web Services, and Serverless Computing
AWS Developer: Unit 4

AWS Developer: Unit 4

Course 45 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master AWS container services for seamless application management.

  • Implement effective testing strategies with AWS CodeBuild and API Gateway.

  • Optimize deployment workflows with CI/CD and automated testing.

  • Securely manage application artifacts and configurations using AWS services.

Skills you'll gain

Containerization, Application Deployment, Development Testing, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Software Development Tools, API Gateway, Software Development, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Application Programming Interface (API), AWS CloudFormation, and Unit Testing
AWS Developer: Unit 5

AWS Developer: Unit 5

Course 52 hours

What you'll learn

  • Utilize Amazon Athena, Kinesis, and OpenSearch for real-time data analytics and insights.

  • Conduct root cause analysis and code instrumentation with Amazon CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray.

  • Enhance application performance and reliability through effective monitoring and debugging.

  • Implement governance and compliance auditing using AWS CloudTrail.

Skills you'll gain

Application Performance Management, AWS Kinesis, System Monitoring, Amazon S3, Real Time Data, Debugging, Event Monitoring, Ad Hoc Analysis, Amazon CloudWatch, Performance Tuning, Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Query Languages, Continuous Monitoring, and Cloud Applications
AWS Developer: Unit 6

AWS Developer: Unit 6

Course 62 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the benefits and distinctions of cloud migration with AWS.

  • Set up and manage a personal AWS lab environment for hands-on learning.

  • Navigate and utilize the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) effectively.

  • Gain foundational knowledge to build and manage cloud infrastructure.

Skills you'll gain

Cloud Computing, Version Control, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, and Public Cloud
AWS Developer: Unit 7

AWS Developer: Unit 7

Course 74 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master IAM for effective authentication and authorization management.

  • Create and configure secure and isolated environments using VPCs.

  • Deploy and manage scalable virtual servers with EC2.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of foundational AWS services.

Skills you'll gain

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Computer Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Network Security, and Cloud Applications
AWS Developer: Unit 8

AWS Developer: Unit 8

Course 85 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement and manage NoSQL databases with DynamoDB.

  • Utilize Amazon S3 for versatile file storage and static website hosting.

  • Configure and manage DNS services with Route 53.

  • Deploy and manage relational databases using AWS RDS.

Skills you'll gain

Data Storage, NoSQL, Databases, Amazon S3, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Command-Line Interface, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cloud Storage, Amazon Web Services, Database Management, Operational Databases, Scalability, and Database Administration
AWS Developer: Unit 9

AWS Developer: Unit 9

Course 92 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master the use of AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS) for efficient message queuing and processing.

  • Implement AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) for effective message delivery using the publisher-subscriber model.

  • Utilize AWS Simple Email Service (SES) to send high-volume emails securely and efficiently.

  • Integrate messaging services with AWS Lambda for serverless application development.

Skills you'll gain

Microservices, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Amazon Web Services, and Email Automation
AWS Developer: Unit 10

AWS Developer: Unit 10

Course 103 hours

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage web applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk with ease.

  • Harness the power of real-time data processing and analysis with Amazon Kinesis.

  • Execute serverless functions seamlessly with AWS Lambda.

  • Design and deploy secure, scalable APIs using AWS API Gateway.

Skills you'll gain

Managed Services, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, AWS Kinesis, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Web Services, and API Gateway
AWS Developer: Unit 11

AWS Developer: Unit 11

Course 115 hours

What you'll learn

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning with AWS CloudFormation.

  • Efficiently manage containers using AWS Elastic Container Service.

  • Monitor and maintain applications with AWS CloudWatch.

  • Implement continuous integration and delivery using AWS Developer Tools.

Skills you'll gain

Application Development, Cloud Development, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Containerization, Cloud API, Application Performance Management, Scalability, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD

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