Developer Associate
DVA-C02Quick Answer
Developer Associate is a associate certification from Amazon Web Services that costs $150 and takes 80–120 hours to prepare for. The AWS Developer Associate validates the ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications on AWS.
Exam details are sourced from official vendor documentation. Some vendors do not publish passing scores publicly. Always verify current requirements at the official exam page before registering.
About This Certification
The AWS Developer Associate validates the ability to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications on AWS. It covers the AWS SDK, CLI, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Elastic Beanstalk, CodePipeline, and CI/CD best practices using AWS-native tooling.
Who It's For
Software developers and backend engineers with existing coding skills who are building applications on AWS. Not a first certification — assumes programming experience and basic AWS familiarity.