Pearson
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 Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Services, Application Development, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, and Email Automation

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

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

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