AWS Certified Developer – Associate 

Intermediate Level

Validate technical proficiency in developing, testing, deploying, and debugging AWS Cloud-based applications.

AWS Certified Developer – Associate showcases skills and knowledge in developing, optimizing, packaging, and deploying applications, using CI/CD workflows, and identifying and resolving application issues. This certification is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals in IT or cloud developer job roles.

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Course Summary:

Learn how to develop secure and scalable cloud applications.

This Developing on AWS course will help you learn how to use AWS services and developer tools, such as the AWS SDK and AWS CLI to develop secure and scalable cloud applications from an expert AWS instructor. You will explore how to interact with AWS using code and discuss key concepts, best practices, and troubleshooting tips.

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Fees:

RM5,400

Intakes:

20-22 Aug 2025 | 1-3 Oct 2025 | 1-3 Dec 2025 | 15-17- Dec 2025

Earning this certification shows:

  • Understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices.
  • Proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS.

Who is this for?

  • Software developers 

  • Solution architects.
  • IT professionals who want to improve their developing skills using AWS Services.
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According to research by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), employing AWS Certified staff can provide operational advantages and drive innovation. Here’s what IT decision makers at organizations with AWS Certified staff said:

91%

said having AWS Certified staff increases innovation with AWS services.​

86%

said having AWS Certified staff improved the security of cloud workloads.​

89%

report faster troubleshooting, and 85% say they achieve faster deployment times.​

Source: Understanding the Value of AWS Certifications to Organizations – ESG Research Insight Paper commissioned by AWS​

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Skills validation

Earning AWS Certified Developer – Associate shows you have the skills to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS.

Highlight your ability to write applications with AWS service APIs, AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), and SDKs, use containers, and deploy with a CI/CD pipeline.

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Confidence

Feel confident developing with AWS core services.

AWS Certified Developer – Associate validates that you meet the bar set by AWS experts.  

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Recognition

With a digital badge that verifies your achievement, AWS Certified Developer – Associate indicates experience with cloud-based and serverless applications on the AWS Cloud.

Use your badge to indicate your understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices.

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Differentiate your skills set

Showcase your experience developing with AWS.

With a credential that represents an ability to write cloud-based and serverless applications, you can highlight both experience and skill with AWS core services and best practices.

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate was recognized as the 2024 AWS Training Partner of the Year at AWS re:Invent 2024, highlighting its excellence in cloud skills development and commitment to digital transformation in Malaysia. This award reinforces Trainocate’s reputation as a top-tier AWS training provider, ensuring learners receive industry-recognized education with the latest cloud technologies.

By choosing Trainocate, participants benefit from an award-winning institution dedicated to equipping professionals with in-demand AWS skills to drive career growth and business innovation.

Certification Details

Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to pursue the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate. This certification validates the ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. This is the only exam that includes lab exercises. The exam details are as follows:

Lenght:

130 minutes

Exam Format:

65 Questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

Language offered:

English

Passing Score:

720 / 1000

Cost:

150 USD

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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

YCertified individuals report increased confidence as a result of earning this industry-recognized certification and increased credibility with technical IT/cloud colleagues and customers.

Preparing for and earning the AWS Certified Developer – Associate can get you off to a strong start to earn additional AWS Certifications in the Professional and Specialty categories.

The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional are certifications that other cloud professionals have earned to advance further in roles like cloud DevOps engineer and software development engineer.  

Cloud professionals have also earned the AWS Certified Data Engineer- Associate to advance toward roles like machine learning engineer. View AWS Certification paths to learn more and plan your AWS Certification journey.

Yes—it demonstrates hands-on AWS development skills that significantly boost employability in Malaysia’s booming cloud sector.

According to Payscale, professionals with this certification earn an average of RM 66,666/year (~RM 5,500/month)

  • Recognizes your capability in Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and AWS SDKs.
  • Delivers a marketable edge in roles requiring serverless design and cloud-native development.
  • Empowers you to support AWS migration and application modernization projects.

Pro Tip: Build a portfolio project (e.g., serverless API or chatbot) using AWS services—then feature it alongside your certification when applying for roles.

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