DVA-C02 is replaced by DVA-C03: dates and what changes
AWS updated the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam. This page summarises the dates and structure AWS published, with its source, so you can decide which exam to take.
Official dates
| Last day to take DVA-C02 | November 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration for the updated exam (DVA-C03) | Open, per the AWS announcement of October 27, 2026 |
| Date checked on AWS | November 12, 2026 |
What DVA-C03 looks like in the official guide
The guide validates skills in developing, testing, deploying and debugging AWS applications, including the use of AI-assisted development tools. Domains and weighting:
- Development with AWS Services (30%)
- Security (26%)
- Testing and Deployment (22%)
- Troubleshooting and Optimization (22%)
- 50 questions are scored and 15 are unscored.
- Minimum passing score: 720 on a scale of 100 to 1,000.
- Recommended profile: 1 or more year of experience.
AWS publishes the detail of the changes in its guide; check it for new, removed or regrouped tasks. Official DVA-C03 guide
What to do in your case
- You are already preparing for DVA-C02 with a date before November 30, 2026: you can take the current version until that day.
- You have no date yet: use the official DVA-C03 guide to plan your study.
- Your certification expires soon: check the AWS renewal policy before deciding.
Our material
We do not have material yet for DVA-C03. We do not present our DVA-C02 material as preparation for DVA-C03.
If you will take DVA-C02 before its last day, this is our preparation for the current version:
DBCloud Academy is not affiliated with AWS. This page does not guarantee passing the exam.