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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004)

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004) is HashiCorp's entry-level certification for infrastructure automation. It covers eight areas: infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts, Terraform fundamentals, the core Terraform workflow, writing configuration, modules, state management, maintaining existing infrastructure, and HCP Terraform. The exam is based on Terraform 1.12. It runs one hour, uses multiple choice questions, and is taken with online proctoring, meaning a proctor supervises remotely. The fee is USD 70.50, the exam is offered in English only, and the certification is valid for two years. Version 004 added topics that were not examinable before: lifecycle rules for depends_on, custom validation conditions, ephemeral values, and organizing workspaces in HCP Terraform. HashiCorp does not publish the number of questions or the passing score, and results are reported as pass or fail. The stated prerequisites are basic terminal skills and an understanding of on-premises and cloud architecture, and there is no eligibility restriction on who may sit the exam.

Official page

Who takes it

  • Cloud engineers who build and operate infrastructure with Terraform
  • Infrastructure staff moving from manual builds to infrastructure as code
  • SREs and platform engineers who wire Terraform into CI/CD pipelines
  • People moving from personal use of Terraform to team operations with HCP Terraform
  • Developers on cloud projects who are expected to know the basics of IaC

What it lets you do

  • At USD 70.50 and one hour, the commitment is small for a structured check of Terraform fundamentals
  • HCP Terraform is in scope, so it covers the topics that bridge working alone locally and running Terraform as a team
  • 004 adds relatively recent features such as ephemeral values and custom validation conditions to the examinable content
  • HashiCorp publishes a learning path, the exam content list and sample questions free of charge, which makes the route through self-study clear
  • The certification is valid for two years, and the recertification exam can be taken from six months before the expiry date

The exam

As published by HashiCorp. Anything we could not confirm is left out. Check the official page before you apply.

Time
60 minutes (1 hour)
Pass mark
Not published by the exam body
Fee
USD 70.50 (locally applicable taxes and fees apply separately)
Format
Multiple choice, taken with online proctoring
Languages
English
When it runs
Online proctored, so you can book any available slot at any time
Validity and renewal
Two years. The recertification exam can be taken starting six months before the expiry date.

How hard it is

Pass rate: not published by the exam body. The passing score is not published either. What HashiCorp does publish is the format: one hour, multiple choice, online proctored. The stated prerequisites are basic terminal skills and an understanding of on-premises and cloud architecture, and there is no restriction on who is eligible to sit the exam.

How long people study

Not published by the exam body. HashiCorp does not state a standard number of study hours. The only official guidance is the prerequisite knowledge: basic terminal skills and an understanding of on-premises and cloud architecture.

Syllabus

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
  • Terraform fundamentals
  • Core Terraform workflow
  • Terraform configuration
  • Terraform modules
  • Terraform state management
  • Maintain infrastructure with Terraform
  • HCP Terraform

Our apps and books for this exam

  • Terraform Associate Test Prep

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the exam?
HashiCorp does not publish the number. The official page states only that the exam takes one hour, uses multiple choice questions and is online proctored. Any source that states a specific number is not official.
What is the passing score?
It is not published. Neither the certification page nor the exam preparation page states a passing standard, and results are reported as pass or fail.
What is the difference between 003 and 004?
004 targets Terraform 1.12 and adds four topics: lifecycle rules for depends_on, custom validation conditions, ephemeral values, and organizing workspaces in HCP Terraform. The objectives are organized into eight sections.
Can I take it in Japanese?
No. English is the only language officially offered.
How long is it valid and how do I renew?
All HashiCorp certifications are valid for two years. The recertification exam can be taken from six months before the expiry date.

Sources

These are the pages the figures came from. Some are published in Japanese only, and are marked as such — we keep the original titles rather than translating them, so you can match what you find on the official site. Exam rules change; check the official page before you apply.

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