HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) Prep

Master infrastructure as code principles and gain the practical skills needed to pass the HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) certification exam.

This exam-aligned prep course equips candidates with deep, practical knowledge of HashiCorp Terraform CLI and Terraform Cloud to pass the official 003 certification. Learners will explore core infrastructure as code concepts, syntax, workflow execution, state manipulation, module architecture, and team-based provisioning workflows. By completing realistic hands-on scenarios, you will build confidence in deploying, maintaining, and scaling cloud infrastructure reliably across multi-cloud environments. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a hands-on lab, exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests. Erudex is independent and not affiliated with HashiCorp.

120h Certificate available

HashiCorpTerraformInfrastructure as CodeCloud Certification

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

8 modules aligned to the official exam/course outline, with a pooled final exam (80% to pass).

Examine the core concepts of Infrastructure as Code, assess Terraform's advantages over tr

1.1 Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Principles and Benefits Lab75 min
1.2 Comparing Declarative vs. Imperative Approaches to IaC Lab75 min
1.3 Differentiating Terraform from Configuration Management Tools Lab75 min
1.4 Terraform Architecture: Core Engine, Plugins, and Providers Lab75 min
1.5 Setting Up the Terraform CLI and Development Environment Lab75 min

You will learn to

Explain Infrastructure as Code concepts and distinguish Terraform from alternative provisioning and configuration management tools.
Construct, validate, and troubleshoot complex HCL configurations utilizing variables, expressions, functions, and dynamic blocks.
Execute the complete core Terraform workflow (init, validate, plan, apply, destroy) safely and effectively.
Manage Terraform state lifecycle, including remote state storage, state locking, drift remediation, and targeted imports.
Implement reusable Terraform modules and leverage Terraform Cloud workspaces for secure, collaborative infrastructure deployment.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and command-line interfaces (Linux, macOS, or Windows).
• Familiarity with fundamental networking, security, and infrastructure administration concepts.

Format

40 lessons · ~120 hours · 80-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

DevOps Engineer

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

HashiCorp Terraform Associate (003) Prep

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform Fundamentals

Module 2Module 2: Terraform Basics and Provider Configuration

Module 3Module 3: The Core Terraform Workflow

Module 4Module 4: Reading, Generating, and Modifying Configuration

Module 5Module 5: Working with Terraform Modules

Module 6Module 6: Managing and Securing Terraform State

Module 7Module 7: Advanced CLI Operations and Non-Core Workflows

Module 8Module 8: Terraform Cloud and Enterprise Capabilities

Careers this prepares you for

How you study