This credential helps organizations identify and develop talent with critical skills for implementing cloud initiatives. Earning AWS Certified Developer – Associate validates the ability to write and deploy cloud-based applications.
This course is for intermediate-level students and begins with an overview of the fundamentals of cloud computing. It then moves you through an in-depth curriculum on developing, deploying, and maintaining applications — especially serverless ones — on AWS.
Who should take this course?
AWS Certified Developer – Associate is intended for anyone with one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining an AWS-based application. Before you take this exam, we recommend you have:
In-depth knowledge of at least one high-level programming language
Understanding of core AWS services, uses of the services, and basic AWS architecture best practices, including the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, application lifecycle management, and the use of containers in the development process
Proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS and writing code for serverless applications
Ability to identify key features of AWS services and use the AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs to write applications
Ability to apply a basic understanding of cloud-native applications to write code
Ability to author, maintain, and debug code modules on AWS