AWS Certified Developer - Associate DVA-C02
DVA-C02
An Associate-level exam on the Developer track, covering Development with AWS Services, Security, Deployment, and more, rated medium in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 12 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 65 questions in 130 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.
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Exam Details
- Time Limit
- 130 min
- Passing Score
- 720/1000
- Exam Questions
- 65
- Exam Fee
- $150
- Format
- multiple-choice / multiple-response
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Exp. Needed
- 12 months
- Cert Valid
- 3 yr
- Free Questions
- 20
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
What the DVA-C02 Exam Covers
4 official domains
Development with AWS Services
Security
Deployment
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Who Should Take This
DVA-C02 target roles
Certification Path
Associate · Developer
| Prerequisites | None |
|---|---|
| Current Exam | DVA-C02 |
| Next Step | DOP-C01 |
DVA-C02 exam guide
How hard is the DVA-C02 exam?
The DVA-C02 is rated medium in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.
How long should you study for the DVA-C02?
A practical plan for this difficulty level is 8–12 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.
What is the DVA-C02 exam format?
Expect around 65 questions, 130 minutes to complete, a passing score of 720/1000, formats include multiple-choice,multiple-response, the current blueprint is version v1.1, the official exam fee is $150 USD. It is offered in English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.
Who should take the DVA-C02 exam?
This is a associate-level certification, the prerequisite is none, typical target roles include cloud developer, software engineer, full stack developer. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.
What comes after the DVA-C02?
Candidates who pass usually continue with DOP-C01, this exam sits on the Developer track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.
How do you renew the DVA-C02 certification?
The certification remains valid for 3 years, renewal is possible via pass current exam or higher-level aws exam. Plan the renewal before the expiry date so the credential never lapses on your CV or job application.
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