Overview
AWS Developer Associate is a AWS credential. Build, secure, deploy and troubleshoot applications with Lambda, data stores and AWS CI/CD. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is a AWS Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. AWS sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is a AWS Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. AWS sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Software developers building on AWS.
- DevOps and platform engineers who write code.
- Cloud engineers who support development teams.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Development with AWS Services
32%Develop code for applications hosted on AWS, Develop code for AWS Lambda, and Use data stores in application development.
- 02
Security
26%Implement authentication and/or authorization for applications and AWS services, Implement encryption by using AWS services, and Manage sensitive data in application code.
- 03
Deployment
24%Prepare application artifacts to be deployed to AWS, Test applications in development environments, and Automate deployment testing.
- 04
Troubleshooting and Optimization
18%Assist in a root cause analysis, Instrument code for observability, and Optimize applications by using AWS services and features.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- 65
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- 150 USD (confirm on the vendor site)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
AWS doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. AWS recommends hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications with AWS services. You should be comfortable in at least one programming language.
Renewal
Renewal rules for AWS Developer Associate are set by AWS. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Developing with AWS services and Lambda, application security, deployment with CI/CD, and troubleshooting and optimization, mapped to the four DVA-C02 domains.
- Development
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
AWS Developer Associate questions
Is AWS Developer Associate worth it?
AWS Developer Associate is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for AWS proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Developing with AWS services and Lambda, application security, deployment with CI/CD, and troubleshooting and optimization, mapped to the four DVA-C02 domains., Development, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is AWS Developer Associate?
You get 65 questions in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. AWS doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does AWS Developer Associate expire?
Renewal rules for AWS Developer Associate are set by AWS. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with AWS Developer Associate?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the AWS Developer Associate domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, a free ReadyScore™ so you can see where you stand before class, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the AWS Developer Associate exam cost?
Exam voucher pricing for AWS Developer Associate is set by AWS and varies by region and bundle. Confirm the current price on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the AWS Developer Associate prerequisites?
AWS doesn't require another certification first, and we don't have enrollment prerequisites either. AWS recommends hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications with AWS services. You should be comfortable in at least one programming language.
What should I take after AWS Developer Associate?
After AWS Developer Associate, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.