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.

Keen to explore more? Reach out to us or explore our AWS Training and Certifications page.

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Fees:

RM5,400

Intakes:

22-24 Oct 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 Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) exam. This certification validates understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture as well as proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based apps using AWS. 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.

Demand is strong, with typical monthly pay ranging roughly RM5,000–RM18,000+ depending on seniority, role mix (backend/cloud/DevOps), and industry.

Hiring for AWS-skilled developers in Malaysia remains active, and compensation scales quickly with cloud, container, and CI/CD experience. AWS-skilled developers move across titles such as Cloud Developer, Backend Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Solutions Developer. Mid-senior roles that blend development with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS/EKS) and IaC/observability tend to command higher bands.

Independent salary guides show that adjacent cloud roles pay competitively—for example, DevOps/SRE ranges published by a mainstream guide list mid-senior bands that routinely stretch into five figures (MYR) per month, indicating strong market pull for cloud build-and-run skill sets.

In practice, offers vary by industry (finance, telco, e-commerce, SaaS), location (Klang Valley), and whether the work includes systems design, platform engineering, or cost/security ownership.

  • What employers scan for: verifiable AWS project work, production uptime stories, and measurable impacts (latency/cost/security).
  • Where opportunities show up: enterprise modernization programs, greenfield digital products, and regional shared services hubs.

JobStreet lists 481 AWS Developer-related jobs in Malaysia as of 9 Aug 2025, evidencing broad demand.

Shortlist roles by stack (serverless vs. containers) and attach a 3–5 bullet “impact snapshot” to your CV (e.g., “cut build time 42% via CodeBuild/CodePipeline”). Hiring managers notice outcomes.

Certification signals proven AWS build skills precisely when Malaysia’s cloud capacity and enterprise adoption are scaling up.

With the AWS Malaysia Region live and multi-billion-ringgit investments underway, organizations need developers who can ship secure, scalable apps on AWS—certification is a fast, credible signal.

Malaysia now has a domestic AWS Region, removing latency/data-residency concerns and accelerating migrations and net-new builds. Certified developers bring validated knowledge of core services, deployment patterns, and operational safety nets (observability, security baselines, cost controls). That capability maps to board-level goals: faster project velocity, better reliability, and compliant architectures. For regulated and high-traffic sectors (banking, payments, logistics, media), teams that can design for high availability, autoscaling, and least-privilege gain execution advantages.

  • Why it matters to employers: certification compresses the signal-to-noise ratio in hiring, especially when paired with hands-on labs and real implementation stories.
  • Macro tailwind: a local AWS Region and expanding ecosystem (partners, programs, talent pipelines) make AWS skills immediately applicable to Malaysian workloads.

Stat: AWS planned a RM25.5 billion (US$6 billion) investment in Malaysia by 2037 to establish the local AWS Region, underpinning enterprise demand for AWS talent.

Pro Tip: Pair the cert with one portfolio project that’s region-relevant (e.g., multi-AZ design in ap-southeast-5 (Malaysia)) and include architecture diagrams in your interview packet

The exam covers the services and patterns used to build serverless, containerised, and AI-enabled applications—exactly where Malaysian cloud adoption is heading.

National policy and new hyperscale investments are pushing AI-and-cloud initiatives; AWS Developer certification equips you to deliver in those environments.

Hands-on with Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, Step Functions, ECS/EKS, and integration with AI/ML services gives certified developers a runway into modern application teams. Serverless reduces ops overhead and speeds feature delivery; containers standardise packaging and portability; AI/ML integration personalises experiences and automates decisions.

Policy direction reinforces this: Malaysia announced a national cloud policy and AI regulations, plus a national AI office—all focused on public-service innovation, data security, and inclusive adoption. Fresh hyperscale spend adds momentum and jobs, increasing the need for developers who can implement these architectures responsibly.

Teams that can ship event-driven systems, manage infra as code, and harden endpoints via IAM and managed services will continue to be prioritised by employers.

Stat: Malaysia’s plan includes a national cloud policy and AI regulations signaling sustained demand for cloud-AI skills.

Pro Tip: After cert, add one serverless + AI feature to a side project (e.g., Lambda + Bedrock/SageMaker inference) and document latency, cost, and accuracy trade-offs.

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