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.