Question 1

Is the AWS Certified Developer – Associate worth it?

Accepted Answer

If you want to work in cloud application development, the AWS Certified Developer – Associate is definitely worth it: it was designed to focus a junior IT professional's skills toward that specific career. If you know you'll be developing cloud apps in the AWS ecosystem for at least a few years, the AWS Developer is especially worth it.

Question 2

How much does the DVA-C02 cost?

Accepted Answer

The AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam (DVA-C02) costs $150. Although there's no formal prerequisite for the AWS Developer cert, the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is strongly recommended, and that costs $100. You should also take the costs of courses or training into account, since you won't want to attempt the exam without preparing ahead of time.

Question 3

Is the AWS Certified Developer exam difficult?

Accepted Answer

No, the AWS Certified Developer – Associate isn't especially difficult. The DVA-C02 is generally agreed to be a 'fair' exam that challenges a cloud developer's familiarity with core AWS services for developing, deploying and debugging cloud-based applications. The AWS Developer Associate exam would probably be challenging for anyone who has experience building cloud apps but is unfamiliar with AWS tools, or vice versa.

Question 4

Does AWS Certified Developer - Associate expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, like all AWS certs, the AWS Certified Developer – Associate expires after three years. AWS offers no renewal process other than re-taking the certification exam. However, since it's an associate-level certification, it will be automatically renewed if and when you pass or recertify a cert at a higher level (Professional or Specialty).

Question 5

How to study for DVA-C02?

Accepted Answer

You should study for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam DVA-C02 with a course that teaches you how to develop and optimize cloud-based applications hosted on AWS, using AWS tools and technologies. You'll need a foundation in the theory of CI/CD workflows and coding, but also first-hand familiarity with AWS service APIs, CLI and SDKs.

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