Terraform Associate: Azure (Exam 004)
Master HashiCorp Terraform through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios using Microsoft Azure. Learn Infrastructure as Code fundamentals, advanced configuration patterns, state management, modules, and HCP Terraform. Fully aligned with the Terraform Associate 004 certification exam (Terraform 1.14).
Why This Course is Different
Get everything you need to master platform engineering and advance your career
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate while gaining real-world skills that go beyond traditional certification prep
Hands-on Labs
12 practical labs with real-world scenarios in pre-configured cloud environments
Expert-Led
Learn from Sam Gabrail, Former HashiCorp Sr. Solutions Engineer with 15+ years experience
Community Support
Join our community where members help each other and collaborate on learning
What You'll Master
Understand Infrastructure as Code concepts and benefits
Master the Terraform workflow: write, init, plan, apply, destroy
Work with resources, data sources, and the AzureRM provider effectively
Implement variables, validation, and expressions
Use built-in and provider-defined functions
Create reusable modules for efficient infrastructure management
Manage Terraform state with local and remote backends (Azure Blob Storage)
Import existing infrastructure using declarative import blocks
Implement custom conditions with preconditions, postconditions, and check blocks
Master resource lifecycle rules for zero-downtime deployments
Handle sensitive data with ephemeral values and resources
Write and run tests using the Terraform testing framework
Use HCP Terraform for team collaboration and automation
Organize workspaces with HCP Terraform Projects
Implement secrets management patterns with Azure Key Vault and Vault integration
Prepare for the HashiCorp Terraform Associate 004 certification exam
What You'll Build
Real portfolio artifacts you can put on your GitHub and show hiring managers.
Terraform-managed Azure resource group and virtual network infrastructure with modules
Build a production-pattern Azure virtual network with subnets, network security groups, and virtual machines using reusable Terraform modules with the AzureRM provider. Demonstrates Infrastructure as Code fundamentals with real Azure resources that directly map to the Terraform Associate 004 exam objectives.
HCP Terraform workspace with Azure Blob Storage remote state
Configure HCP Terraform with remote state stored in Azure Blob Storage, variable sets for Azure credentials, and workspace-based environment separation. Shows the team collaboration patterns required for real-world Terraform adoption on Azure at scale.
Terraform testing suite with automated Azure infrastructure validation
Write and run Terraform tests using the native testing framework to validate Azure resource configurations, including module unit tests and integration tests against real Azure resources. Demonstrates testing practices required for enterprise Terraform deployments.
Course Curriculum
SECTION 1 – GETTING STARTED WITH TERRAFORM
Introduction to Infrastructure as Code, Terraform fundamentals, and environment setup using Azure
- •Welcome to Terraform Associate Certification
- •Community
- •What We'll Build
- •What is Infrastructure as Code?
- •Terraform Overview and Architecture
- •The Terraform Workflow
- •Your First Terraform Deployment on AzureLab
- •Getting Started with Terraform - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 2 – TERRAFORM CORE WORKFLOW
Master essential Terraform commands, state inspection, and debugging techniques
- •Essential Terraform Commands
- •Inspecting Terraform State
- •Using the Terraform Console
- •Terraform Workspaces
- •Debugging and Logging in Terraform
- •Core Terraform Workflow on AzureLab
- •Core Workflow - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 3 – PROVIDERS AND TERRAFORM ARCHITECTURE
Understanding providers, version constraints, state architecture, and the Terraform dependency graph
- •Understanding Terraform Providers
- •Provider and Terraform Version Constraints
- •The Dependency Lock File
- •Terraform State Architecture Deep Dive
- •Terraform Providers on AzureLab
- •Providers and Architecture - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 4 – RESOURCES AND DATA SOURCES
Working with resources and data sources, understanding dependencies, and building resource graphs
- •Resource Fundamentals
- •Data Sources
- •Managing Resource Dependencies
- •Understanding the Resource Graph
- •Resources and Data Sources on AzureLab
- •Resources and Data Sources - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 5 – VARIABLES AND OUTPUTS
Variable types, validation, precedence, outputs, and local values
- •Input Variables Overview
- •Variable Types and Type Constraints
- •Custom Variable Validation
- •Variable Precedence
- •Output Values and Local Values
- •Variables, Outputs, and Validation on AzureLab
- •Variables and Outputs - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 6 – EXPRESSIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Terraform expressions, conditionals, loops, dynamic blocks, and built-in functions
- •Terraform Expressions Overview
- •Conditional Expressions
- •Creating Multiple Resources with count and for_each
- •Dynamic Blocks for Repeating Configuration
- •Terraform Built-in Functions
- •Provider-Defined Functions
- •Expressions and Functions on AzureLab
- •Expressions and Functions - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 7 – RESOURCE LIFECYCLE AND CUSTOM CONDITIONS
Master lifecycle meta-arguments, custom validation with preconditions and postconditions, and check blocks
- •Resource Lifecycle Overview
- •Lifecycle Rules
- •Preconditions and Postconditions
- •Check Blocks
- •Resource Lifecycle and Custom Conditions on AzureLab
- •Lifecycle and Conditions - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 8 – TERRAFORM MODULES
Creating, using, and versioning Terraform modules for reusable infrastructure
- •Introduction to Terraform Modules
- •Module Structure and Best Practices
- •Module Sources and Registries
- •Module Composition and Versioning
- •Terraform Modules on AzureLab
- •Modules - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 9 – STATE MANAGEMENT AND IMPORT
Local and remote state, state locking, importing existing infrastructure, and state refactoring
- •State Management Fundamentals
- •Remote State and Backends
- •State Locking and Consistency
- •Importing Existing Infrastructure with Import Blocks
- •Refactoring with Moved Blocks
- •Detecting and Managing Configuration Drift
- •Advanced State Management on AzureLab
- •State Management - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 10 – TERRAFORM TESTING FRAMEWORK (ADVANCED)
Write, run, and automate tests for Terraform configurations using the native testing framework
- •Introduction to Terraform Testing
- •Test File Structure and Syntax
- •Test Mocking and Provider Overrides
- •Terraform Testing on AzureLab
- •Terraform Testing - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 11 – HCP TERRAFORM (ADVANCED)
Team collaboration, remote execution, workspaces, projects, and automation with HCP Terraform
- •HCP Terraform Overview
- •HCP Terraform Workspaces
- •HCP Terraform Projects
- •VCS Integration
- •HCP Terraform Workflows
- •Sentinel Policy as Code
- •Private Module Registry
- •HCP Terraform with AzureLab
- •HCP Terraform - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 12 – SECRETS AND SENSITIVE DATA MANAGEMENT (ADVANCED)
Handle secrets securely with ephemeral values, ephemeral resources, and Azure Key Vault / Vault integration
- •Secrets Management in Terraform
- •Ephemeral Values
- •Ephemeral Resources for Dynamic Secrets
- •Integrating Terraform with Vault
- •Secrets Management on Azure with Vault and Key VaultLab
- •Secrets Management - Knowledge CheckQuiz
SECTION 13 – TERRAFORM ASSOCIATE 004 EXAM PREPARATION
Review objectives, practice questions, and exam strategy for the Terraform Associate 004 certification
- •Terraform Associate 004 Exam Overview
- •Exam Objectives and Course Mapping
- •Practice Questions and Review
- •Exam Strategy and Final Review
- •Terraform Associate 004 Practice Exam 1 - Azure FocusQuiz
- •Terraform Associate 004 Practice Exam 2 - Azure FocusQuiz
SECTION 14 – COURSE WRAP-UP
Celebrate your achievements and discover next steps in your Terraform journey on Azure
- •Congratulations and Next Steps
Course Features
Hands-on Labs
Lots of hands-on labs to learn by doing
Join our Community
Community support to ask questions and collaborate
Test Your Knowledge
Quizzes to help you grasp the material well
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course enough to pass the Terraform Associate 004 exam?
Yes. The course is fully aligned with the Terraform Associate 004 exam objectives using Terraform 1.14. It covers every domain: IaC concepts, Terraform workflow, configuration language, modules, state management, HCP Terraform, and the newer 004 topics like ephemeral resources, import blocks, custom conditions, and the testing framework. Sam is a HashiCorp Authorized Instructor for Terraform. The two included practice exams mirror the real exam difficulty and format.
How long does this course realistically take?
Most students complete the course in 6-8 weeks at 8-10 hours per week. The 63-lesson course is rated at 30 hours of content, but the 12 hands-on labs on Azure typically add another 15-20 hours of practice time. If you are on an exam deadline, an intensive 3-week push is achievable.
What if I have no Terraform experience?
The course starts from scratch — what Infrastructure as Code is, why it matters, and how to run your first Terraform commands. Basic cloud computing familiarity and command line comfort are the only real prerequisites. No prior Terraform or Azure experience is required.
Are the labs current with the latest Terraform version?
Yes. The course was built on Terraform 1.14 with the AzureRM provider and covers the ephemeral resources, import blocks, and testing framework features. Labs are updated when HashiCorp or Microsoft release breaking changes. All labs run in the TeKanAid academy lab system with Azure subscriptions provisioned automatically.
Do I need an Azure account to follow along?
No. All Azure labs run in the TeKanAid academy lab system which provisions real Azure subscriptions automatically for each lab session using a service principal with Contributor access. You do not need your own Azure account or credit card.
What happens when I cancel my subscription?
You lose access to the labs and future content updates. Your progress and quiz scores are saved so you can resume if you resubscribe. A Lifetime plan is available at academy.tekanaid.com for permanent access without a subscription.
What is the difference between Pro and Premium for this course?
Pro gives you all 63 lessons, quizzes, and practice exams. Premium adds the 12 hands-on labs in the TeKanAid academy lab system with real Azure environments. The labs are where you go from understanding Terraform concepts to actually running plans and applies against live Azure infrastructure — which is exactly what the exam tests.
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I'm a husband and father of two wonderful boys. I'm also very passionate 🔥 about all things technology. From when I was 10, I had a dream to become a computer 💻 engineer one day. Here I am today living the dream!
Thanks for visiting TeKanAid Academy. My goal is to teach you all things DevOps. Below are some of the things I've done over the years. I'm confident that I can help you achieve your dreams too.
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