Certification preparation
AWS Developer Associate Preparation
4-day course to design, build, deploy and troubleshoot cloud applications through guided labs, code exercises, and exam-focused practice.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
The AWS Certified Developer – Associate is a role-based certification awarded by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that validates skills in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud applications on the AWS platform. Across four days, the course covers application compute and storage, identity and security, application integration, deployment, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Learners work through hands-on labs using SDKs, infrastructure as code, CI/CD services, and observability tools, applying patterns to realistic scenarios and reviewing design decisions with peers and the instructor. The certification exam has 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, a 130‑minute time limit, and is closed book. It is delivered at test centres or online with remote proctoring via Pearson VUE. AWS uses scaled scoring with a passing score of 720/1000, and the credential is valid for three years. Amazon Web Services (AWS) owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Design and build application workloads using appropriate compute, storage, and integration services
- Implement secure authentication, authorisation, and secret management for applications
- Write code that interacts with AWS services using SDKs, IAM roles, and event-driven patterns
- Package, provision, and deploy applications using IaC tools and CI/CD services with safe release strategies
- Instrument applications for logging, metrics, tracing, and implement effective monitoring and alerting
- Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and cost issues, and apply optimisation techniques
- Practise exam-style questions, review rationale, and build a targeted study plan for the AWS Developer Associate exam
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
4-day AWS Developer Associate Preparation agenda
4 instructor-led days (32 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 4 recommended days
- Practical work
- 4 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Day 1 – Application compute, storage, and integration foundationsDevelopment with AWS services; core storage and messaging
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Welcome, objectives, and lab environment setup
- 09:30–10:45 · Compute options for applications: AWS Lambda, containers (ECS/Fargate), and selection criteria
- 11:00–12:30 · Application data storage patterns with Amazon S3, EFS, and DynamoDB basics
- 13:30–14:30 · Event-driven integration: Amazon SQS, SNS, and Amazon EventBridge patterns
- 14:45–15:45 · Working with AWS SDKs, IAM roles, and credential management in code
- 16:00–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: development with services and integrations
- 17:00–17:30 · Daily wrap-up, key takeaways, and parking lot
Put it into practice
Build a serverless API that stores and retrieves data using Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Deploy a first revision and verify end-to-end using SDK calls and integration tests.
You’ll take away
Sample application repo with serverless API and data store
Day 2Day 2 – Identity, security, and application protectionSecurity domain; least privilege and data protection
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 1 and readiness check
- 09:20–10:45 · IAM for developers: policies, roles, permission boundaries, and cross-account access
- 11:00–12:30 · Application authentication and authorisation with Amazon Cognito and API Gateway
- 13:30–14:30 · Secrets, keys, and configuration: AWS Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, and AWS KMS
- 14:45–15:45 · Encrypting data in transit and at rest; logging and least‑privilege patterns in code
- 16:00–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: security scenarios and policy evaluation
- 17:00–17:30 · Daily wrap-up, assumptions review, and Q&A
Put it into practice
Extend the API with authenticated endpoints using Cognito, add fine-grained IAM, and implement envelope encryption for sensitive fields. Validate access controls and encryption behaviour with automated tests.
You’ll take away
Hardened API with auth, least‑privilege roles, and encrypted secrets
Day 3Day 3 – Deployment, testing, and monitoringDeployment domain; testing, observability, and reliability signals
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 2 and lab review
- 09:20–10:45 · Infrastructure as code: AWS SAM/CloudFormation and introduction to the AWS CDK
- 11:00–12:30 · CI/CD with CodeCommit/CodeBuild/CodePipeline; blue/green and canary deployments
- 13:30–14:30 · Application testing strategies: unit, integration, contract, and load testing
- 14:45–15:45 · Monitoring and tracing with Amazon CloudWatch, Logs, Metrics, Alarms, and AWS X-Ray
- 16:00–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: deployment and observability
- 17:00–17:30 · Daily wrap-up and issue triage
Put it into practice
Create a pipeline that builds, tests, and deploys the application via SAM/CloudFormation with a canary release. Add dashboards, alarms, and tracing to observe rollout health.
You’ll take away
Automated CI/CD pipeline and observability dashboard
Day 4Day 4 – Troubleshooting, optimisation, and exam readinessTroubleshooting and optimisation; exam strategies
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 3 and objectives for the day
- 09:20–10:45 · Diagnosing failures and latency: logs, metrics, traces, and structured debugging
- 11:00–12:30 · Performance and cost optimisation: concurrency, caching, and right‑sizing
- 13:30–14:30 · Resilience patterns: retries, backoff, idempotency, DLQs, and circuit breakers
- 14:45–15:45 · Data access optimisation: DynamoDB modelling and tuning; ElastiCache patterns
- 16:00–17:00 · Mock exam (timed) with debrief and study priorities
- 17:00–17:30 · Exam booking guidance, next steps, and course close
Put it into practice
Run failure injection and load tests, then tune configuration for performance, resilience, and cost. Capture findings and actions in a runbook for future operations.
You’ll take away
Troubleshooting runbook and prioritised study plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, awarded by Amazon Web Services (AWS). 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, 130 minutes, Closed book, Test centre or online proctored via Pearson VUE. Pass mark: Scaled score of 720/1000. Validity: 3 years from the date awarded. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 32 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 4 days, 32 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate: issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS) when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required by AWS. Recommended: about 1 year of hands-on experience developing on AWS, familiarity with at least one programming language, and basic CLI/SDK and Git skills; bring a laptop with admin rights. A temporary training AWS account is provided; you may also use a personal account if preferred.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
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- Cairo, Egypt
- Local timezone
- Africa/Cairo
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- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Local timezone
- Asia/Kuwait
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- Muscat, Oman
- Local timezone
- Asia/Muscat
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- Doha, Qatar
- Local timezone
- Asia/Qatar
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- Training location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Local timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
4 days, 32 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
AWS Certified Developer – Associate: 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, 130 minutes, Closed book, Test centre or online proctored via Pearson VUE. Pass mark: Scaled score of 720/1000. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are required by AWS. Recommended: about 1 year of hands-on experience developing on AWS, familiarity with at least one programming language, and basic CLI/SDK and Git skills; bring a laptop with admin rights. A temporary training AWS account is provided; you may also use a personal account if preferred.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 32 contact hours to every attendee. Amazon Web Services (AWS) issues the AWS Certified Developer – Associate certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements. 3 years from the date awarded.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of AWS. The exam is administered by AWS via Pearson VUE, available online with remote proctoring or at test centres.
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