HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (Terraform Associate (004))
The most popular infrastructure-as-code certification. The current 004 exam (launched January 2026) tests Terraform 1.12 and validates the core Terraform workflow — writing, planning and applying configurations, modules, state management, and HCP Terraform. It is valid for two years.
Exam at a glance
- Exam code: Terraform Associate (004)
- Level: associate
- Cost: USD $70.50
- Questions: Not officially published (~57 reported)
- Duration: 60 minutes
Who this certification is for
Cloud, DevOps and platform engineers who use Terraform to manage infrastructure.
Exam domains
- Understand infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts
- Understand Terraform fundamentals
- Understand the core Terraform workflow
- Interact with Terraform configuration
- Use and create Terraform modules
- Use the Terraform state
- Maintain infrastructure with Terraform
- Understand HCP Terraform capabilities
How to study for Terraform Associate (004)
A proven four-step approach works for most people: (1) take a structured video course to build the mental model, (2) reinforce it with hands-on practice, (3) drill realistic practice exams until you consistently score above the pass mark, and (4) review your weakest domains before exam day. See our recommended courses and practice exams to get started.