AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02)
How to prepare for DVA-C02
A 5-stage plan from your first study session to exam day. Adjust the pace to your own schedule.
Study plan
| Stage | What to do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Familiarize with Exam Outline Read the official exam guide, note the question format and duration, and review the short‑name service list provided in the exam help. | Week 1 |
| 2 | Refresh Core AWS Services Take digital courses and Builder Labs to fill knowledge gaps in the services most used by developers (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CodePipeline). | Week 2‑3 |
| 3 | Practice Exam‑Style Questions Complete the AWS Certification Official Practice Question Set and flashcards to get comfortable with the style and pacing of the 65 questions. | Week 4 |
| 4 | Hands‑On Labs & Simulations Run AWS Builder Labs, Cloud Quest, or SimuLearn scenarios that mimic real‑world development, deployment, and debugging tasks. | Week 5‑6 |
| 5 | Full‑Length Practice Exam Take the official practice exam under timed conditions, review wrong answers, and focus on any remaining weak areas before scheduling the real exam. | Week 7 |
Exam domains
These come from the official exam outline.
- AWS core services for developers
- Lambda & serverless applications
- DynamoDB & RDS
- API Gateway & AppSync
- CI/CD with CodePipeline
- Security & monitoring
DVA-C02 preparation questions
How many steps are in the DVA-C02 study plan?
This plan has 5 stages, starting with familiarize with Exam Outline and ending with full‑Length Practice Exam.
Do I need prior experience for DVA-C02?
One or more years of hands‑on experience developing and maintaining applications on AWS is recommended
What should I study for DVA-C02?
Focus on the official exam domains: AWS core services for developers, Lambda & serverless applications, DynamoDB & RDS, API Gateway & AppSync, CI/CD with CodePipeline, Security & monitoring.
Exam outlines change between versions. Check the official exam page for the current outline before you start.