Terraform Associate 003 vs 004: What Actually Changed?

The Terraform Associate 003 exam was retired in January 2026 and replaced with the 004 version. Whether you're updating your certification or starting fresh, here's exactly what you need to know about the differences. Course Link: https://www.udemy.com/course/hashicor... What Stayed the Same: ✓ 60-minute exam with same question types ✓ ~70% content overlap between versions ✓ Same certification validity period (2 years) ✓ Online proctored delivery (now using Certiverse instead of PSI) 4 Major Additions in 004: 1. Explicit Dependencies & Lifecycle Rules (depends_on, create_before_destroy) 2. Custom Validation Conditions (validate blocks for input variables) 3. Ephemeral Values & Read-Only Arguments (security-focused features) 4. Expanded HCP Terraform Coverage (workspaces, projects, governance) Who This Video is For: • Professionals updating from 003 to 004 certification • New learners deciding which exam version to study for • Anyone wanting to understand what HashiCorp now emphasizes If you passed 003, your cert is still 100% valid—but when you recertify, you'll take 004. If you're brand new to Terraform, this is the only version available, so focus on these four new areas while studying. Ready to get certified? Check out my complete Terraform Associate 004 Prep course on Udemy -- btk.me/btk --- #Terraform #HashiCorp #TerraformCertification #DevOps #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudComputing