HashiCorp learning paths
Automate infrastructure.
Secure every secret.
Choose Terraform or Vault, then progress from Associate knowledge to advanced, hands-on operations.
Infrastructure automation · TA-004
Build and manage infrastructure with Terraform
Start with Terraform Associate (004) to learn infrastructure as code, configuration, workflow, state, modules, providers, HCP Terraform, and governance. HashiCorp recommends basic terminal and architecture knowledge.
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Infrastructure automation · T-AOA
Author and operate Terraform at production scale
Move here after substantial production Terraform experience. HashiCorp recommends Terraform Associate plus Linux, data-format, networking, cloud credential, advanced HCL, and deep workflow skills. The current exam is lab-based and uses AWS; an Azure version is planned separately.
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Security automation · VA-003
Manage secrets and access with HashiCorp Vault
Start with Vault Associate (003) for authentication, policies, tokens, leases, secrets engines, transit encryption, architecture, deployment, and access integrations. HashiCorp recommends terminal, architecture, and basic security knowledge.
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Security automation · V-OA
Operate resilient Vault clusters in production
Choose this advanced, lab-based route only after meaningful Vault operations experience. The official environment tests real-world work with integrated storage, secure initialization, monitoring, HA and replication, access control, Vault Agent, and enterprise operations.
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