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AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02)

AWS / DVA-C02

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This comprehensive certification course prepares professionals for the AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) examination, validating their proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Course objectives

Build practical skills across the key domains covered in AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) (DVA-C02).

Development with AWS ServicesImplement AWS Lambda functions for serverless applications.
  • Implement AWS Lambda functions for serverless applications.
  • Interact with Amazon S3 for object storage and static website hosting.
  • Utilize Amazon DynamoDB for NoSQL database solutions.
  • Integrate applications using Amazon SQS and Amazon SNS.
  • Develop solutions using AWS Step Functions for orchestrating distributed applications.
  • Implement API Gateway for creating, publishing, maintaining, monitoring, and securing APIs.
  • Work with Amazon Kinesis for real-time data streaming.
SecurityImplement authentication and authorization using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Implement authentication and authorization using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Utilize Amazon Cognito for user authentication and access management.
  • Implement data encryption at rest and in transit.
  • Secure API endpoints using AWS WAF and API Gateway features.
  • Manage application secrets using AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store.
  • Configure appropriate network security using Security Groups and Network ACLs.
DeploymentDeploy applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
  • Deploy applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
  • Automate deployments using AWS CodeDeploy.
  • Manage infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation.
  • Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild.
  • Deploy containerized applications using Amazon ECS and Amazon ECR.
Troubleshooting and DebuggingMonitor application performance using Amazon CloudWatch.
  • Monitor application performance using Amazon CloudWatch.
  • Analyze application logs using Amazon CloudWatch Logs.
  • Trace requests through distributed applications using AWS X-Ray.
  • Debug AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway issues.
  • Identify and resolve common deployment failures.
RefactoringOptimize application performance and cost efficiency.
  • Optimize application performance and cost efficiency.
  • Migrate existing applications to serverless architectures.
  • Implement caching strategies using Amazon ElastiCache.
  • Design for high availability and fault tolerance.

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About this course

This comprehensive certification course prepares professionals for the AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02) examination, validating their proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of core AWS services, best practices for secure and scalable application development, and practical experience with serverless architectures, containerization, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on application of AWS tools and services to build robust and efficient cloud solutions, aligning with industry standards for cloud-native development.

Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.

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