Infrastructure as code is cloud-agnostic — and so is this certification. Three hands-on Terraform projects mapped to TF-003 exam objectives, with real .tf configurations auto-committed to your own GitHub repo. The portfolio employers actually click into.
$29 one-time · Project 1 free · No subscription
Three projects covering the core TF-003 domains — CLI workflows, state management, and modules — using real Terraform configurations against a real cloud provider.
Write your first .tf configuration, run init, plan, apply, and destroy. Provision a real cloud resource (storage bucket or VM) and commit your configuration files to GitHub.
Configure remote state storage, understand state locking, and practice importing existing resources into Terraform state. Commit your backend configuration and state outputs.
Build a reusable Terraform module with input variables and outputs, then call it from a root configuration. Commit your module structure and variable definitions to GitHub.
Your GitHub repo gets actual .tf files, module structures, and plan/apply output — not screenshots of someone else's code.
Labs provision real resources on AWS, Azure, or GCP — the same skills regardless of which cloud you use day to day.
Stuck on state locking or module syntax? Cert Buddy is trained on TF-003 objectives and helps you debug real Terraform errors.
Every project ends with terraform destroy guidance, so provisioned cloud resources don't keep running after you're done.
Get the full TF-003 lab guide as a PDF — step-by-step instructions and an exam quick-reference section.
$29 once. No subscription. Or get All-Access to all 21 cert paths for $199.
Is the Terraform Associate (TF-003) certification worth it?
Yes, especially if you work with infrastructure as code on any cloud provider. Terraform is cloud-agnostic, so the certification is valuable whether you work primarily in AWS, Azure, or GCP. It's also a common requirement or differentiator for DevOps and platform engineering roles.
Do I need cloud certifications before taking Terraform Associate?
No, TF-003 has no prerequisites and doesn't require a specific cloud certification first. However, basic familiarity with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) helps since Terraform labs provision real cloud resources. HandsOnCert's TF-003 path works with any of the three major clouds.
What version of Terraform does TF-003 cover?
TF-003 is HashiCorp's current Terraform Associate exam version, covering Terraform CLI workflows, state management, modules, providers, and HCL syntax. HandsOnCert's labs use current Terraform versions and are updated as HashiCorp updates exam objectives.
How does the GitHub portfolio work for Terraform labs?
When you complete a Terraform lab step, HandsOnCert commits your actual .tf configuration files, state outputs, and plan/apply screenshots to your own GitHub repository. This gives you a real, working Terraform codebase in your portfolio — not just screenshots of someone else's code.
Is Terraform Associate good for a DevOps career path?
Yes. Infrastructure as code with Terraform is a core DevOps skill. TF-003 pairs especially well with AZ-400 (Azure DevOps Engineer), AWS DevOps-focused roles, or Kubernetes certifications like CKA — Terraform is commonly used to provision the infrastructure that Kubernetes runs on.
Project 1 is free — no credit card required. See exactly how the GitHub auto-commit works before you pay anything.
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