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AWS Developer Specialization
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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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Intermediate level

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8 weeks to complete
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Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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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Specialization - 11 course series

AWS Developer: Unit 1

AWS Developer: Unit 1

Course 11 hour

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

Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Application Development
AWS Developer: Unit 2

AWS Developer: Unit 2

Course 23 hours

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

Category: Encryption
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Authentications
Category: Application Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Data Security
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Key Management
AWS Developer: Unit 3

AWS Developer: Unit 3

Course 314 hours

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

Category: Application Development
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Data Store
Category: Cloud Development
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Amazon DynamoDB
Category: Web Services
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Scalability
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: API Gateway
Category: Database Application
AWS Developer: Unit 4

AWS Developer: Unit 4

Course 45 hours

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

Category: Containerization
Category: Development Testing
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Development Environment
Category: Unit Testing
Category: API Gateway
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Software Development
Category: CI/CD
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Development
Category: AWS CloudFormation
AWS Developer: Unit 5

AWS Developer: Unit 5

Course 52 hours

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

Category: Application Performance Management
Category: AWS Kinesis
Category: Ad Hoc Analysis
Category: Analytics
Category: Anomaly Detection
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Real Time Data
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Amazon CloudWatch
Category: Debugging
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Amazon S3
AWS Developer: Unit 6

AWS Developer: Unit 6

Course 62 hours

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

Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Version Control
AWS Developer: Unit 7

AWS Developer: Unit 7

Course 74 hours

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

Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Authentications
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Network Routing
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: User Accounts
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Security Controls
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Cloud Hosting
Category: Virtual Machines
AWS Developer: Unit 8

AWS Developer: Unit 8

Course 85 hours

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

Category: Data Storage
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Amazon DynamoDB
Category: Databases
Category: NoSQL
Category: Scalability
Category: Network Routing
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Database Administration
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Operational Databases
Category: Database Management
AWS Developer: Unit 9

AWS Developer: Unit 9

Course 92 hours

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

Category: Microservices
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Email Automation
Category: Systems Architecture
AWS Developer: Unit 10

AWS Developer: Unit 10

Course 103 hours

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

Category: Managed Services
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: AWS Kinesis
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud API
Category: Web Services
Category: API Gateway
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
AWS Developer: Unit 11

AWS Developer: Unit 11

Course 115 hours

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

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

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