HashiCorp Terraform Associate 004 Exam in 2026 — worth it or skip it ?
In this video I continue my certification series where I break down certs I've actually done — content, price, honest verdict, and how to register.
Episode 3: HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004)
⚠️ Quick note: I originally studied under version 003, but HashiCorp retired it on January 7, 2026 and replaced it with 004. Everything in this video reflects the current 004 exam so it's fully up to date for you.
Here's what I cover:
– What Terraform is and why IaC skills are now a baseline for cloud roles
– The 8 exam domains: IaC concepts, core workflow, configuration, modules, state, import, and HCP Terraform
– What's new in 004 vs 003: Terraform 1.12, HCP Terraform as a named domain, lifecycle rules, ephemeral values
– Price: only $70.50 — one of the cheapest cloud certs out there
– Format: 57 questions, 60 minutes, online proctored via Certiverse
– My honest verdict on who should take it (and who should skip it)
– Step-by-step registration walkthrough on screen
Resources mentioned:
– Official cert page: https://developer.hashicorp.com/certi...
– Free study path: https://developer.hashicorp.com/terra...
– Register via Certiverse: https://certiverse.com
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 01:41 - Intro
01:42 - 02:08 - What is this exam about?
02:09 - 03:07 - Exam content
03:08 - 03:34 - Price
03:35 - 04:21 - Is it worth it?
04:22 - 05:40 - How to register
05:41 - 06:12 - Summary