What HashiCorp certifications are available?

[Joshua Falken]

HashiCorp offers several certifications across their product portfolio. While Terraform is one of their popular products, there are certifications available for other HashiCorp tools as well. The following certifications are offered:

1. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (Terraform): This certification validates foundational knowledge of Terraform and is suitable for individuals who are new to Terraform or have some experience using it. It covers topics such as Terraform basics, configuration, provisioning, and collaboration.

2. HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (Vault): This certification focuses on HashiCorp Vault, which is a tool for managing secrets and protecting sensitive data. It verifies your understanding of Vault’s core concepts, usage, and common workflows.

3. HashiCorp Certified: Consul Associate (Consul): The Consul Associate certification is designed to assess your knowledge of HashiCorp Consul, a service mesh and service discovery tool. It covers topics such as Consul installation, configuration, service mesh features, and integrations.

4. HashiCorp Certified: Nomad Associate (Nomad): Nomad Associate certification is centered around HashiCorp Nomad, a tool for container orchestration and scheduling. It tests your understanding of Nomad’s core features, deployment, task lifecycle, and integrations.

Please note that HashiCorp may have introduced new certifications or made changes to the existing ones since my knowledge cutoff. It’s recommended to visit the official HashiCorp certification page or their website for the most up-to-date information on available certifications.

To get certified, you typically need to follow these steps:

1. Study the Exam Study Guides: HashiCorp provides detailed exam study guides for each certification. These guides outline the exam objectives, recommended resources, and the topics you should focus on.

2. Gain Hands-on Experience: It’s essential to gain practical experience with the respective HashiCorp tool. This can be done through self-study, online tutorials, or by working on real-world projects.

3. Prepare with Recommended Resources: HashiCorp provides official documentation, tutorials, and learning resources to help you prepare for the exams. These resources cover the relevant concepts, best practices, and usage examples.

4. Schedule and Take the Exam: Once you feel prepared, you can schedule the certification exam through the official HashiCorp certification platform. Exams are typically taken remotely, and you’ll need a stable internet connection and a suitable computer setup to complete the exam.

5. Pass the Exam: The exams consist of multiple-choice questions and require a passing score to earn the certification. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will receive a digital badge or certificate to showcase your achievement.

It’s important to note that certification requirements and processes may change over time. It’s best to consult the official HashiCorp certification website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the certification programs.

• This reply was modified 3 months, 1 week ago by  Joshua Falken.