HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) Online Training

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UPDATED: December 20, 2022

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This HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) training covers how to use Terraform at an associate level, writing and reviewing network configuration plans that automatically provision the resources you need. Use this Terraform Associate (003) exam prep to earn your Terraform Associate certification, and prove your DevOps skills such as competence with IaC concepts and Terraform.

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What you'll learn

Understanding infrastructure as code concepts
Navigating Terraform's basic commands and related tools
Constructing and consuming Terraform modules
Writing and reviewing Terraform configs that create infrastructure
Modifying cloud resource configurations with Terraform
Deploy to Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and AWS with Terraform

FAQs

Is Terraform Associate worth it?

Not everyone needs to know how to configure and manage Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. But when you do, the Terraform Associate certification is a worthwhile investment. If you're already experienced with JSON or the HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL), earning the certification proves to employers you're ready to be their DevOps expert. If you want to get into that line of work, preparing for the certification will give you great experience and training.

How much does the HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification cost?

It costs $70.50 to take the Terraform Associate (003) exam and earn the certification. Other than basic terminal skills and about a year's worth of experience managing on-prem and cloud architectures, the Terraform Associate doesn't have any prerequisites. HashiCorp also doesn't require you to take any classes or instruction from them before taking the exam.

Is the Terraform Associate (003) certification exam difficult?

As far as DevOps and IaC-related certifications go, the Terraform Associate exam isn't especially difficult. That's not to say it's entirely easy, though. What makes the Terraform Associate exam hard for many people is how much emphasis is placed on familiarity with Terraform itself and HashiCorp's other tools like Terraform Cloud, Enterprise, and Community. Interacting with Terraform modules, maintaining state across multiple Terraform tools, and understanding Terraform capabilities is what can make the exam challenging.

Does the HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) certification expire?

Yes, the Terraform Associate (003) certification expires after two years. All of HashiCorp's certifications are valid for only two years and can generally be renewed by retaking the original exam within six months of the expiration date. The Terraform Associate does not have any other continuing education or renewal options. If you earned the Terraform Associate 002, you can take the 003 exam 18 months after the date you earned 002.

How to study for the Terraform Associate (003) exam?

The Terraform Associate (003) is partially about infrastructure as code as a general concept but it's largely about automating infrastructure provisioning and management using HashiCorp tools and services. Therefore, in order to study for the Terraform Associate (003) exam, you'll want an online course that covers the theory of IaC management but also gives you first-hand opportunities to practice using Terraform tools and HashiCorp solutions.

Who is this for?

This Terraform training is considered associate-level DevOps training, which means it was designed for DevOps admins. This Terraform skills course is designed for DevOps admins with three to five years of experience with infrastructure as code tool.

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Study plan

Download the free Terraform Associate study plan to complete this course in about 30 hours.

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