AWS Developer Associate Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the AWS Developer Associate, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$150
Provider
Amazon Web Services
Validity
3 years
Available
Global
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
Recommended but not required, varies by level
Specific Requirements
- There are no mandatory prerequisites. AWS states that all AWS Certifications may be earned without completing specific prerequisites.
- AWS recommends one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications by using AWS services.
- AWS recommends proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, understanding of application lifecycle management, and experience using development tools.
- AWS recommends the ability to develop and secure applications using AWS service APIs, the AWS CLI and the SDKs, and to use a CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS.
- Candidates with no IT work experience are advised by AWS to earn AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner first.
- Candidates must be 13 years or older. Candidates aged 13 to 17 need consent from a parent or legal guardian and have separate ID requirements.
Number of Questions
65 questions, of which 50 are scored and 15 are unscored pretest items
Duration
130 minutes
Question Format
Multiple choice: one correct response and three incorrect responses, Multiple response: two or more correct responses out of five or more response options, Unscored pretest questions mixed in and not identified, Unscored pretest questions on emerging topics such as AI-assisted development
Passing Requirement
720 on a scaled range of 100 to 1,000, using a compensatory model so no individual domain has to be passed
How It Is Delivered
Pearson VUE test center or Pearson VUE online proctored exam (OnVUE)
Languages Offered
English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America)
Create an AWS Certification account at aws.amazon.com/certification
Select your exam and choose Pearson VUE as testing provider
Choose test center or online proctored option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one with photo)
- Confirmation email with appointment details
- For online: clear desk, webcam, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the AWS Developer Associate?
There are no mandatory prerequisites. AWS states that all AWS Certifications may be earned without completing specific prerequisites.. AWS recommends one or more years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications by using AWS services.. AWS recommends proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, understanding of application lifecycle management, and experience using development tools.. AWS recommends the ability to develop and secure applications using AWS service APIs, the AWS CLI and the SDKs, and to use a CI/CD pipeline to deploy applications on AWS.. Candidates with no IT work experience are advised by AWS to earn AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner first.. Candidates must be 13 years or older. Candidates aged 13 to 17 need consent from a parent or legal guardian and have separate ID requirements..
How much does the AWS Developer Associate cost?
The AWS Developer Associate exam costs $150. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the AWS Developer Associate?
Create an AWS Certification account at aws.amazon.com/certification → Select your exam and choose Pearson VUE as testing provider → Choose test center or online proctored option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the AWS Developer Associate?
Two forms of valid ID (one with photo). Confirmation email with appointment details. For online: clear desk, webcam, stable internet.
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