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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam

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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam


The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification is designed for Cloud Engineers focusing on operations, IT, or development, possessing fundamental knowledge and skills related to HashiCorp Terraform. This individual comprehends the distinctions in functionality among Terraform Cloud, Terraform Enterprise, and Terraform Community.


Who should take the exam?

Candidates for the exam must have basic knowledge of the terminal and a good understanding of on-premises and cloud architecture.


HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

  • Topic 1: Understanding infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts
  • Topic 2: Understanding the purpose of Terraform (vs other IaC)
  • Topic 3: Understanding Terraform basics
  • Topic 4: Using Terraform outside of the core workflow
  • Topic 5: Learn about Interacting with Terraform modules
  • Topic 6: Using the core Terraform workflow
  • Topic 7: Implementing and maintaining state
  • Topic 8: Understand about reading, generating, and modifying configuration
  • Topic 9: Understanding Terraform Cloud capabilities

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Exam FAQs

You must reschedule or cancel your exam up to 48 hours before your appointment time.

As of October 2020 it is no longer possible to take an exam using Linux. Reestablishing Linux compatibility is a top priority and we are committed to getting it done as soon as possible. Enter your email in the “Stat Informed” box above to be notified when Linux support returns.

HashiCorp does not publish our pass percentage or correct answer threshold.

1. You must wait seven days between exam attempts; 2. You can only attempt an exam three times total in a one year period; 3. If you have passed the exam, you can not retake it

Your certificate is attached to your badge in Acclaim. To find it, log in to youracclaim.com, navigate to your badge, click the Share button, and then the printer icon.

You can schedule your exam up to 3 months in advance.