AWS Certified Developer - Associate

The DVA-C02 exam is at the Associate level and requires 1+ years of hands-on experience developing AWS applications. It covers 4 domains with emphasis on development (32%), security (26%), deployment (24%), and troubleshooting (18%).

The passing score is 720 out of 1000. Results are reported as a scaled score, and out of 65 questions, only 50 are scored while 15 are unscored experimental questions.

The DVA-C02 certification is valid for 3 years from the date of passing. You can recertify by retaking the exam or by earning a higher-level AWS certification.

The exam costs $150 USD. However, if you already have an AWS certification, you receive a 50% discount, making it $75 USD.

Yes, the exam can be taken either at a Pearson VUE testing center or online with remote proctoring from your home or office.

While the exam doesn't test specific programming language syntax, you should be proficient in at least one language supported by AWS SDKs (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, C#, or Go) and understand how to use AWS SDKs.

AWS Certified Developers earn an average of $125,879 annually. The certification validates your ability to develop modern cloud applications, making you attractive to employers. 73% of certified professionals receive a raise averaging 27% after certification.

DVA-C02 is the current version of the exam. It has updated content focusing more on serverless architectures, CI/CD automation, and modern development practices compared to the older DVA-C01 version.