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Master AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) Exam
Become an AWS pro with the AWS Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) course. Get hands-on experience that requires no setup, clean up, or hassle.
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137 lessons
49 cloud labs
25h
Created by Naeem ul Haq
What's included
- 137 lessons across 17 modules
- 13 quizzes with instant feedback
- 49 cloud labs with no setup required
- AI Tutor on every lesson
Why this course
- Ace the DVA-C02 ExamDemonstrate your ability to pass the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam by applying knowledge of AWS services and best practices.
- Build Scalable Cloud ApplicationsDesign and implement scalable applications on AWS using core services like Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB, ensuring performance and reliability.
- Implement Secure AWS SolutionsApply AWS security best practices to manage access, encrypt data, and monitor applications, ensuring compliance and data protection.
- Automate Deployment ProcessesUtilize AWS Developer Tools to create CI/CD pipelines that streamline application deployment and enhance development efficiency.
Who wrote it
Naeem ul Haq
Educative co-founder and CTO. Ex-Microsoft (Azure). Full-Stack, Cloud, Product & Engineering Leadership.
Naeem ul Haq is the co-founder and CTO of Educative, a hands-on learning platform for software engineers. Before co-founding Educative, he spent seven years as a software engineer at Microsoft, where he worked on the Windows Azure Fabric Controller, a core component of what became Microsoft Azure, and on Remote Desktop for Windows Server. Naeem co-founded Educative in 2015 alongside his brother Fahim to make developer education more interactive and accessible. His courses on Educative cover cloud technologies and full-stack web development, drawing directly from his experience building production infrastructure at Microsoft.
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What You'll Learn
- Understand the AWS Certified Developer Associate certification and its exam domains, including development, security, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- Explore core AWS services such as compute, storage, databases, and networking to build scalable cloud applications.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK to automate resource provisioning and management.
- Utilize AWS Lambda and API Gateway to design and deploy serverless applications that respond to events and integrate with other AWS services.
- Apply security best practices using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and monitoring tools to protect cloud applications.
- Develop CI/CD pipelines with AWS Developer Tools to automate application deployment and improve development workflows.
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction to DVA-C02
Introduction to DVA-C02
Get familiar with the exam domains and the core AWS services for the DVA-C02 certification exam.
2.
Getting Started with AWS
Getting Started with AWS
Explore AWS’s core services, account setup, and management tools like CDK, SDK, CLI, and CloudShell for the DVA-C02 certificate exam.
3.
Authentication and Authorization Management
Authentication and Authorization Management
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Explore AWS Identity and Access Management for secure resource access and user authentication using Amazon Cognito.
4.
Compute Options
Compute Options
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Explore AWS compute services, focusing on EC2 and Elastic Beanstalk for efficient cloud application management.
5.
Containers
Containers
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Explore AWS container services for efficient application development and management.
6.
Storage Options
Storage Options
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Explore diverse AWS storage solutions like EBS, EFS, and S3, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
7.
Databases
Databases
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
Explore AWS database services, focusing on RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and caching strategies.
8.
Serverless Computing and App Integration
Serverless Computing and App Integration
12 Lessons
12 Lessons
Explore serverless computing with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven architectures using SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
9.
Deployment, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
Deployment, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Master AWS tools for CI/CD, IaC, and serverless applications to enhance development efficiency.
10.
Networking and Content Delivery
Networking and Content Delivery
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Explore AWS networking and content delivery services for secure, scalable applications.
11.
High Availability and Load Balancing
High Availability and Load Balancing
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
Master high availability and load balancing strategies using AWS services for resilient applications.
12.
Security, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
Security, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Enhance cloud application security and observability through effective monitoring and management practices.
13.
Analytics
Analytics
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Explore AWS analytics services for data processing, real-time streaming, and visualization.
15.
DVA-C02 Practice Exam Solution - 1
DVA-C02 Practice Exam Solution - 1
12 Lessons
12 Lessons
Understand how to attempt the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam questions in the development, security, deployment, and troubleshooting domains.
16.
DVA-C02 Practice Exam Solution - 2
DVA-C02 Practice Exam Solution - 2
12 Lessons
12 Lessons
Understand how to attempt the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam questions in the development, security, deployment, and troubleshooting domains.
Certificate of Completion
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About this course
WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE
Cloud-native development has become the default for modern applications, and the AWS Certified Developer Associate certification reflects that shift. Today, developers are expected not just to write code, but to build, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud. The challenge is understanding how AWS services work together in real workflows, not just individually.
I built the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) course based on a pattern I’ve seen repeatedly: developers learn tools like Lambda, S3, or CI/CD services in isolation, but struggle to connect them into a complete system when preparing for the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam. This course focuses on that integration.
You’ll work through core services like AWS CLI, SDKs, CodePipeline, and CloudFormation, alongside compute, storage, and security concepts. With hands-on Cloud Labs and exam-style practice, you’ll learn how to build and troubleshoot real applications.
If you’re preparing for the developer associate certification, this course gives you a clear, practical path to passing the exam and building confidently on AWS.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Naeem ul Haq
Educative co-founder and CTO. Ex-Microsoft (Azure). Full-Stack, Cloud, Product & Engineering Leadership.
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