diff --git a/src/content/certifications/exam-faqs/terraform-associate-002.mdx b/src/content/certifications/exam-faqs/terraform-associate-002.mdx index 75d8e12b30..4fcff396d3 100644 --- a/src/content/certifications/exam-faqs/terraform-associate-002.mdx +++ b/src/content/certifications/exam-faqs/terraform-associate-002.mdx @@ -69,10 +69,10 @@ | 8f | Use Terraform built-in functions to write configuration | | 8g | Configure resource using a `dynamic` block | | 8h | Describe built-in dependency management (order of execution based) | -| **9** | **Understand Terraform Cloud and Enterprise capabilities** | +| **9** | **Understand HCP Terraform and Terraform Enterprise capabilities** | | 9a | Describe the benefits of Sentinel, registry, and workspaces | -| 9b | Differentiate Terraform and Terraform Cloud workspaces | -| 9c | Summarize features of Terraform Cloud | +| 9b | Differentiate Terraform and HCP Terraform workspaces | +| 9c | Summarize features of HCP Terraform | ## Requirements for Attending an Exam diff --git a/src/content/certifications/landing-faq.mdx b/src/content/certifications/landing-faq.mdx index e75bdc652e..b96da72489 100644 --- a/src/content/certifications/landing-faq.mdx +++ b/src/content/certifications/landing-faq.mdx @@ -1,22 +1,22 @@ -## Exam Experience +## Exam experience All certification exams are taken online with a live proctor, accommodating all locations and time zones. Online proctoring provides the same benefits of a physical test center while being more accessible to exam-takers. The live proctor verifies your identity, walks you through rules and procedures, and watches you take the exam. Learn more ways to prepare for an online proctored exam in our [Knowledgebase](https://hashicorp-certifications.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360009756751-Taking-Your-Exam). -## Requirements for Attending an Exam +## Requirements for attending an exam Before you register for an exam, review the [Exam-taker Handbook](https://hashicorp-certifications.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048211571) to learn the requirements and policies for taking exams. It is your responsibility to know and abide by our program rules to successfully enter your exam appointment, failure to do so may result in forfeiture of appointment fees. -## Your Badge and Certificate +## Your badge and certificate HashiCorp has partnered with [Credly](https://www.credly.com/organizations/hashicorp/badges) to offer you a digital badge and downloadable certificate upon passing a certification exam. There is no fee for this service and acceptance is up to you. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Badges link back to a real-time verification feature that describes your qualifications. -## Renewing Your Certification +## Renewing Your certification All HashiCorp Certifications are valid for two years, and you will be eligible to renew your certification starting 18 months after you earned your certification. To recertify, you will need to pass an exam at the same level or higher for the certification you are looking to renew. There are several pathways to recertification available, and you can learn more on our [Knowledge Base](https://hashicorp-certifications.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9677396620941-How-can-I-get-recertified-) or by heading to each exam’s homepage. -## Finding Certified Practitioners +## Finding certified practitioners HashiCorp publishes all earned badges to [a publicly searchable directory on Credly](https://www.credly.com/organizations/hashicorp/directory). Here, you can filter and find people who hold HashiCorp Cloud Engineer certifications. Learn how to opt-out of this service in our [Knowledgebase](https://hashicorp-certifications.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5811382524429-Public-Credential-Directory). diff --git a/src/content/certifications/programs/infrastructure-automation.json b/src/content/certifications/programs/infrastructure-automation.json index 48a61d344c..d5d2d4d3f1 100644 --- a/src/content/certifications/programs/infrastructure-automation.json +++ b/src/content/certifications/programs/infrastructure-automation.json @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ "examCode": "003", "productSlug": "terraform", "versionTested": "Terraform 1.0 or higher", - "description": "The Terraform Associate certification is for Cloud Engineers specializing in operations, IT, or development who know the basic concepts and skills associated with Terraform. This includes understanding which enterprise features exist and what can and cannot be done using the community offering. You should have professional experience using Terraform in production, but performing the exam objectives in a personal demo environment may be sufficient.", + "description": "The Terraform Associate certification is for Cloud Engineers specializing in operations, IT, or development who know the basic concepts and skills associated with Terraform. You understand what Terraform Enterprise features exist and can differentiate between Terraform Enterprise and Community Edition. You will be best prepared for this exam if you have professional experience using Terraform in production, but performing the exam objectives in a personal demo environment may be sufficient.", "links": { "prepare": "/terraform/tutorials/certification-003", "register": "https://cp.certmetrics.com/hashicorp/en/login" @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ "examTier": "pro", "productSlug": "terraform", "versionTested": "Terraform 1.6", - "description": "The Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional exam is a lab-based exam for Cloud Engineers focused on developing Terraform configuration and using it to manage infrastructure over time. You are well-qualified to take this exam if you hold the Terraform Associate Certification (or equivalent knowledge), have extensive production experience with Terraform Core or Cloud, develop modules and organization standards to enable other users, and use Terraform to manage your own infrastructure resources, as well as enable others with varying levels of Terraform expertise to use Terraform effectively.", + "description": "The Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional exam is a lab-based exam for Cloud Engineers focused on developing Terraform configuration and using it to manage infrastructure over time. You are well-qualified to take this exam if you hold the Terraform Associate Certification (or equivalent knowledge), have extensive production experience with Terraform Community Edition, Terraform Enterprise, or HCP Terraform, develop modules and organization standards to enable other users, and use Terraform to manage your own infrastructure resources, as well as enable others with varying levels of Terraform expertise to use Terraform effectively.", "links": { "prepare": "/terraform/tutorials/pro-cert" }, diff --git a/src/content/certifications/programs/security-automation.json b/src/content/certifications/programs/security-automation.json index e0dd712059..c278095d5a 100644 --- a/src/content/certifications/programs/security-automation.json +++ b/src/content/certifications/programs/security-automation.json @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ "examCode": "002", "productSlug": "vault", "versionTested": "Vault 1.6.0 and higher", - "description": "The Vault Associate certification is for Cloud Engineers specializing in security, development, or operations who know the basic concepts, skills, and use cases associated with Vault Community Edition. This includes understanding what enterprise features exist and what can and cannot be done using the community offering. You should have professional experience using Vault in production, but performing the exam objectives in a personal demo environment may be sufficient.", + "description": "The Vault Associate certification is for Cloud Engineers specializing in security, development, or operations who know the basic concepts, skills, and use cases associated with Vault. You understand what Vault Enterprise features exist and can differentiate between Enterprise and Community Edition. You will be best prepared for this exam if you have professional experience using Vault in production, but performing the exam objectives in a personal demo environment may be sufficient.", "links": { "prepare": "/vault/tutorials/associate-cert", "register": "https://cp.certmetrics.com/hashicorp/en/login" @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ "examTier": "pro", "productSlug": "vault", "versionTested": "Vault 1.13.0 and higher", - "description": "The Vault Operations Professional exam is a lab-based exam for Cloud Engineers focused on deploying, configuring, managing, and monitoring HashiCorp Vault. You are well-qualified to take this exam if you hold the Vault Associate Certification (or equivalent knowledge), have experience operating Vault in production, and can evaluate Vault Enterprise functionality and use cases.", + "description": "The Vault Operations Professional exam is a lab-based exam for Cloud Engineers focused on deploying, configuring, managing, and monitoring HashiCorp Vault. You are well-qualified to take this exam if you hold the Vault Associate Certification (or equivalent knowledge, have experience operating Vault in production, and can evaluate Vault Enterprise functionality and use cases", "links": { "prepare": "/vault/tutorials/ops-pro-cert", "register": "https://cp.certmetrics.com/hashicorp/en/login"