Amazon Junior Software Developer Professional Certificate Course Syllabus

This certificate program is designed for beginners and takes approximately 16-32 weeks to complete, depending on your pace. With a total of around 160-200 hours of content, the course blends foundational programming, web development, cloud computing with AWS, and Agile practices. Each module builds toward a final capstone project, providing hands-on experience with real-world tools and workflows used by Amazon and other tech companies. Learners will gain practical skills in Python, JavaScript, SQL, AWS services, and software development best practices, all while using the AWS Free Tier for cloud labs.

Module 1: Introduction to Software Development

Estimated time: 60 hours

• Basics of Python programming: variables, data types, and control flow
• Data structures and algorithms in Python
• Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
• Introduction to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Version control with Git and GitHub

Module 2: Web Development & Databases

Estimated time: 80 hours

• Frontend fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Introduction to React for building user interfaces
• Backend development with APIs and RESTful services
• Working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Connecting frontend and backend components

Module 3: AWS Cloud Computing

Estimated time: 100 hours

• Core AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB
• Deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Serverless architecture and function-as-a-service (FaaS)
• Cloud security best practices and identity management
• Hands-on labs using AWS Free Tier

Module 4: Agile & DevOps Practices

Estimated time: 60 hours

• Agile methodology and Scrum framework
• Sprints, user stories, and backlog management
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Using Jenkins and AWS CodeDeploy for automation
• Software engineering best practices: testing and debugging

Module 5: Capstone Project

Estimated time: 120 hours

• Design and build a full-stack application using Python, React, and AWS
• Deploy backend services using Lambda and API Gateway
• Store data using DynamoDB and serve static assets via S3
• Present project to peers and receive feedback
• Document development process and deployment pipeline

Prerequisites

• No prior coding experience required
• Basic computer literacy and internet navigation skills
• Access to a modern web browser and internet connection

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Write clean, functional Python code using best practices
• Build and deploy full-stack web applications with AWS
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development
• Apply Agile workflows and participate in Scrum teams
• Showcase a portfolio-ready capstone project to employers