HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate 003

Vault-Associate-003

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180
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Jan 1, 2023
Release Date
Oct 18, 2025Last Updated

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Exam Details

Duration60 min
Passing ScoreNot disclosed
Languages English
LevelAssociate
TestingOnline Proctored
Valid For2 years
Release DateJan 1, 2023
Exam Cost$70.5

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

1

Authentication methods 11%

1.1
Purpose and fundamentals of authentication
2 subtopics
1aDefine the purpose of authentication methods
1bChoose an authentication method based on use case
Learning Objectives
  • Define the purpose of authentication methods
  • Choose an authentication method based on use case
1.2
Human vs System authentication
1 subtopics
1cExplain the difference between human & system authentication methods
Learning Objectives
  • Explain the difference between human vs. system authentication methods
1.3
Identity and access management
1 subtopics
1dDefine the purpose of identities and groups
Learning Objectives
  • Define the purpose of identities and groups
1.4
Authentication implementation
2 subtopics
1eAuthenticate to Vault using the API, CLI, and UI
1fConfigure authentication methods using the API, CLI, and UI
Learning Objectives
  • Authenticate to Vault using the API, CLI, and UI
  • Configure authentication methods using the API, CLI, and UI
Domain Hands-on Skills
Enable auth methodsConfigure LDAP/OIDCCreate AppRolesManage identities
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Confusing human vs machine auth
  • Wrong auth method for use case
  • Improper token handling
2

Vault policies 11%

3

Vault tokens 11%

4

Vault leases 6%

5

Secrets engines 17%

6

Encryption as a Service 6%

7

Vault architecture fundamentals 11%

8

Vault deployment architecture 11%

9

Access management architecture 6%

How do I earn the HashiCorp Certified Vault Associate 003 certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Security Automation

Prerequisites

  • NoneNo formal prerequisitesOptional

Next Steps

  • Vault-Operations-ProfessionalHashiCorp Certified: Vault Operations Professional

Current Level

Career Progression

Entry Roles

  • Junior DevOps Engineer
  • Security Engineer I
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Platform Engineer

Target Roles

  • DevOps Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Cloud Security Engineer

Advanced Roles

  • Senior Security Engineer
  • Security Architect
  • Principal DevOps Engineer
  • Cloud Security Architect

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Retake Vault Associate 003 exam after 18 monthsPass Vault Operations Professional examCredentials extend on same badge when retaking 003

How do I study for the VAULT-ASSOCIATE-003 Exam?

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Vault 1.161.16.0

Current version tested in exam

Released: 2024-04-15
Vault Secrets Operator0.10.0

New exam objective 9b

Released: 2024-03-01
HCP Vault DedicatedLatest

Objective 8e focus

Released: Continuous

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • Basic terminal skills
  • Basic understanding of on premises/cloud architecture
  • Basic level of security understanding
  • Experience using Vault in production or demo environment

Experience Level: Intermediate

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

Exam Cost$70.5 USD
Testing CentersOnline Proctored
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For2 years
Recertification
  • Retake Vault Associate 003 exam (available 18 months after certification)
  • Pass Vault Operations Professional exam
  • Expiration date extends on current credentials when retaking 003

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