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AWS Developer Specialization
Pearson

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

2 months at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

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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Taught in English
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July 2025

40 practice exercises

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Specialization - 11 course series

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 Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Application Development, Public Cloud, and Amazon Web Services

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

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

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, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, Web Services, Database Application, Scalability, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Serverless Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, and Amazon S3

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

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

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, Continuous Monitoring, Debugging, Ad Hoc Analysis, Amazon S3, Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon CloudWatch, and Real Time Data

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

Command-Line Interface, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Version Control, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, and Amazon Web Services

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

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

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

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, Amazon Web Services, Email Automation, Software Architecture, and Systems Architecture

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

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

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