HashiCorp
The entry point for infrastructure as code. Unlike the Kubernetes exams this one is multiple choice, so it rewards knowing the workflow and the vocabulary precisely rather than typing quickly.
Online proctored, multiple choice, true or false and multiple answer. Based on 004.
HashiCorp publishes the objectives but not a weight for each one, so treat these as equally likely to come up.
1 hour, $70.50. Online proctored, multiple choice, true or false and multiple answer. The certification stays valid for 2 years.
8 objectives: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, Terraform fundamentals, Core Terraform workflow, Terraform configuration, Terraform modules, Terraform state management, Maintain infrastructure with Terraform, HCP Terraform. HashiCorp does not publish a weight per objective.
Having actually run terraform plan and apply against something real. One cloud provider well enough to know what you are provisioning. Version control as a habit.
No. It is a written exam, so the skill it tests is recognising the right design or command rather than executing it under time pressure.
Exam details from HashiCorp, checked August 2026. Always confirm on their page before booking.