AWS Developer Associate Training

Master AWS application development with this comprehensive 4-day training focused on serverless architectures, deployment automation, and AWS developer tools. Learn to build, test, and deploy cloud-native applications using Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and modern CI/CD practices.

Training Details

Duration	4 days (32 hours)
Level	Intermediate
Delivery	In-person, Live online, Hybrid
Certification	AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Who Is This For?

• Application developers building on AWS
• Backend developers implementing serverless architectures
• Full-stack developers working with cloud services
• DevOps engineers focusing on application deployment
• Software engineers preparing for the AWS Developer Associate exam

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and implement serverless applications using AWS Lambda
• Build RESTful APIs with Amazon API Gateway
• Develop applications using AWS SDKs and CLI
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
• Work with DynamoDB, S3, and other AWS data services from application code
• Implement security best practices using IAM, Cognito, and KMS
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using CloudWatch and X-Ray

Detailed Agenda

Day 1: AWS Development Fundamentals

Module 1: AWS Developer Essentials

• AWS development environment setup and tools
• AWS SDKs for Python, Node.js, Java, and .NET
• AWS CLI advanced usage and scripting
• IAM roles for applications and service access
• Hands-on: Configure development environment and AWS CLI

Module 2: Serverless Computing with Lambda

• Lambda function anatomy and execution model
• Event sources and triggers (S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EventBridge)
• Lambda layers and environment variables
• Error handling and retry logic
• Lambda pricing and optimization
• Hands-on: Create Lambda functions triggered by multiple event sources

Module 3: API Development with API Gateway

• RESTful API design with API Gateway
• HTTP API vs. REST API
• Request/response transformations
• API Gateway authentication (IAM, Lambda authorizers, Cognito)
• API versioning and stages
• Hands-on: Build serverless REST API with Lambda backend

Module 4: DynamoDB for Developers

• DynamoDB table design and partition keys
• Query and scan operations
• Global and local secondary indexes
• DynamoDB Streams for change data capture
• Hands-on: Design and implement DynamoDB-backed application

Day 2: Data Services and Storage

Module 5: Working with S3

• S3 SDK operations (put, get, list, delete)
• Pre-signed URLs for temporary access
• S3 event notifications
• Multipart uploads for large files
• Hands-on: Build file upload/download application with S3

Module 6: Additional Database Services

• Amazon RDS SDK integration
• Amazon Aurora Serverless
• Amazon ElastiCache for application caching
• Database connection pooling and best practices
• Hands-on: Integrate RDS with Lambda functions

Module 7: Messaging and Integration Services

• Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) for decoupling
• Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service) for pub/sub
• Amazon EventBridge for event-driven architectures
• Step Functions for workflow orchestration
• Hands-on: Build event-driven application with SQS and SNS

Day 3: CI/CD and Deployment

Module 8: AWS Developer Tools

• AWS CodeCommit for source control
• AWS CodeBuild for compilation and testing
• AWS CodeDeploy for application deployment
• AWS CodePipeline for continuous delivery
• Hands-on: Create full CI/CD pipeline for Lambda deployment

Module 9: Application Deployment Strategies

• Elastic Beanstalk for application hosting
• Lambda deployment packages and container images
• Blue/green deployments
• Canary and linear deployment strategies
• Hands-on: Deploy application using Elastic Beanstalk

Module 10: Infrastructure as Code for Developers

• AWS CloudFormation templates
• AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model)
• AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) overview
• Template parameters and outputs
• Hands-on: Deploy serverless application using SAM

Day 4: Security, Monitoring, and Optimization

Module 11: Application Security

• AWS Cognito for user authentication and authorization
• Amazon Cognito User Pools and Identity Pools
• AWS Secrets Manager for credential management
• AWS KMS for encryption in applications
• Certificate management with ACM
• Hands-on: Implement Cognito authentication in application

Module 12: Monitoring and Debugging

• CloudWatch Logs and log aggregation
• CloudWatch metrics and custom metrics
• AWS X-Ray for distributed tracing
• Lambda Insights for performance monitoring
• Debugging Lambda functions locally
• Hands-on: Implement X-Ray tracing in serverless application

Module 13: Performance Optimization

• Lambda cold start mitigation strategies
• DynamoDB performance tuning
• Caching strategies with ElastiCache and API Gateway
• Content delivery with CloudFront
• Hands-on: Optimize application performance

Module 14: Exam Preparation and Best Practices

• AWS development best practices review
• Common exam scenarios and solutions
• Practice questions and case studies
• Study resources and certification tips

Prerequisites

• 6-12 months hands-on AWS experience (or AWS Cloud Practitioner certification)
• Programming experience in at least one language (Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#)
• Understanding of REST APIs and web application architecture
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git)

Delivery Formats

Format	Description
In-Person	On-site at your company's location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live Online	Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
Hybrid	Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include extensive hands-on labs, code samples, course materials, practice exams, and post-training support.