[NEW] AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate [2026]

About this course

[NEW] AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate [2026] Detailed Exam Domain CoverageTo ensure you are fully prepared for the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate (DEA-C01) exam, this practice test course meticulously covers the official exam blueprint:Domain 1: Data Ingestion and Transformation (34%)Evaluating throughput and latency characteristics for AWS ingestion services.Designing streaming and batch data ingestion patterns.Performing SQL queries to transform data (e.g., Redshift stored procedures).Deploying serverless pipelines using AWS SAM, Lambda, and Step Functions.Using Git for version‑control of pipeline code.Domain 2: Data Store Management (26%)Understanding characteristics of storage platforms and AWS storage services.Choosing appropriate data storage formats (CSV, Parquet, ORC, etc.).Configuring storage services for specific performance demands.Integrating data stores with pipelines (AWS Glue, Amazon EMR).Logging and analyzing data using CloudWatch Logs, Athena, and OpenSearch.Domain 3: Data Operations and Support (22%)Monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines with CloudWatch.Automating workflow orchestration using Step Functions and managed Apache Airflow (MWAA).Implementing data quality checks and profiling using tools like Glue DataBrew.Scaling and cost‑optimizing data processing jobs.Managing operational tasks such as retry logic and error handling.Domain 4: Data Security and Governance (18%)Applying data encryption at rest and in transit across the data lake.Implementing fine‑grained access controls with IAM policies and Lake Formation.Ensurin

Course objectives

• ensure readiness for the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate exam
• develop skills for managing data ingestion and transformation
• gain expertise in data store management and operations
• learn to implement data security and governance practices