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Associate-level certification validating the ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS.
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About this exam
DVA-C02 validates skills in developing, deploying, and maintaining applications on AWS, including use of core services, security, the AWS SDK and CLI, CI/CD, and troubleshooting.
Who should take this exam
Software developers with one or more years of hands-on experience building and maintaining applications on AWS who want to validate their development skills.
Career benefits
Validates practical AWS development ability, strengthens cloud developer roles and DevOps career paths, and complements other associate-level AWS certifications.
How to prepare
Build hands-on experience with core AWS services and the AWS SDK/CLI, study the official exam guide, and practice deploying and debugging serverless and container workloads.
Quick facts
Exam cost$150 USD
Valid for3 years (renew by recertifying or earning a higher-level AWS certification)
Length130 minutes
Questions on exam65
Passing score720 / 1000
FormatProctored online or at a test center; multiple choice and multiple response questions.
Practice questions150
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Development with AWS Services
32%Developing code for applications using AWS services, including serverless, data stores, and integration of components.
2. Security
26%Implementing authentication, authorization, encryption, and management of sensitive data in application code.
3. Deployment
24%Preparing application artifacts, testing, and deploying using CI/CD pipelines and AWS deployment services.
4. Troubleshooting and Optimization
18%Root-cause analysis, observability, and optimizing applications and code for performance and cost.
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