HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

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Exam Details

Duration60 min
Passing Score70%
LevelAssociate
TestingOnline Proctored
Valid For2 years
Release DateJan 1, 2023
Exam Cost$70.5

What topics are on the TERRAFORM-ASSOCIATE-003 exam?

1

Understand Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Concepts 10%

1.1
Explain what IaC is
1 subtopics
1.1.1IaC Definition and Core Principles
Learning Objectives
  • Understand what Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is
  • Describe advantages of IaC patterns
1.2
Describe advantages of IaC patterns
1 subtopics
1.2.1Benefits of IaC
Learning Objectives
  • Explain benefits of Infrastructure as Code
  • Compare IaC to traditional infrastructure management
Domain Hands-on Skills
Understanding IaC workflowsRecognizing IaC patterns
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Confusing declarative and imperative approaches
  • Not understanding version control benefits
2

Understand the Purpose of Terraform (vs Other IaC) 10%

3

Understand Terraform Basics 16%

4

Use Terraform Outside the Core Workflow 12%

5

Interact with Terraform Modules 15%

6

Use the Core Terraform Workflow 16%

7

Implement and Maintain State 15%

8

Read, Generate, and Modify Configuration 16%

9

Understand HCP Terraform Capabilities 10%

How do I earn the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Infrastructure Automation

Prerequisites

  • noneNo formal prerequisitesOptional

Next Steps

  • vault-professionalHashiCorp Certified: Vault Professional
  • consul-professionalHashiCorp Certified: Consul Professional

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

0

  • Level:Entry
  • Role:Junior DevOps Engineer
  • Certifications:Terraform Associate

1

  • Level:Mid
  • Role:DevOps Engineer / Cloud Engineer
  • Certifications:Terraform Associate, Cloud Provider Associate

2

  • Level:Senior
  • Role:Senior DevOps Engineer / Infrastructure Architect
  • Certifications:Terraform Associate, Multiple Cloud Certifications, Kubernetes Admin

3

  • Level:Expert
  • Role:Principal Engineer / Cloud Architect
  • Certifications:Multiple HashiCorp Certifications, Cloud Professional/Expert levels

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Retake the latest version of the Terraform Associate examPass a higher-level HashiCorp certificationComplete continuing education (when available)

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Official Resources

Hands-on Labs

Terraform Cloud Getting StartedHashiCorpDeploy Infrastructure with TerraformHashiCorpAzure Terraform QuickstartMicrosoftGCP with TerraformGoogle Cloud

Learn more about this exam

https://www.youtube.com/@HashiCorphttps://www.youtube.com/@freecodecamphttps://www.youtube.com/@TechWorldwithNanahttps://www.youtube.com/@KodeKloudTerraform Community Forumsforum

Study Tips

  • Focus on hands-on practice with Terraform commands
  • Understand the differences between resources and data sources
  • Practice with different backend configurations
  • Master the core workflow: write, plan, apply
  • Learn module composition and reusability patterns
  • Understand state management thoroughly
  • Practice with multiple providers simultaneously
  • Know the differences between Community and HCP Terraform
  • Review sample questions multiple times
  • Set up a personal lab environment for practice

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Terraform1.9.x

Testing framework features may appear in future exam updates

Released: 2024-12-01
HCP TerraformLatest

Enterprise features distinction critical for objective 9

Released: Continuous
Provider EcosystemVarious

Understanding provider architecture crucial for objectives 3 and 4

Released: Continuous

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • Basic terminal/command-line skills
  • Understanding of on-premises and cloud infrastructure concepts
  • Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • 6+ months of Terraform experience in production or demo environments

Experience Level: Beginner-intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$70.5 USD
Testing CentersOnline Proctored
Online ProctoringAvailable
Retake Policy No free retake available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For2 years
Recertification
  • Pass the latest version of the exam
  • Pass a higher-level HashiCorp certification exam

What jobs can I get with this?

Career Benefits

  • Industry-recognized certification
  • Validates Terraform expertise
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Higher salary potential
  • Demonstrates IaC proficiency

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