Mastering Terraform: from Zero to HashiCorp Certified 2025

Name: Mastering Terraform: from Zero to HashiCorp Certified 2025
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All in One video course for learning Terraform and gaining Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional Certification

Created byOleksiy Pototskyy

Last updated 6/2025

English

What you'll learn

Manage infrastructure with an Infrastructure as a Code concept
All in One course for learning Terraform
Preparation to the official Terraform Associate Certification (003)
Implement Terraform in your organization
Terraform Best practices
Use Terraform on Professional Level

Course content

12 sections • 120 lectures • 6h 45m total length

Course introduction3:12
About your instructor3:41
Overview of lecture format1:48
What is Terraform and why it matters3:23
Terraform vs other Infrastructure as Code tools3:01
Code repository walkthrough0:19

Overview of this section2:49
Terraform installation on MS Windows2:42
Terraform installation on macOS2:37
Terraform installation on Linux2:06
Managing multiple versions of Terraform4:24
AWS CLI2:54
AWS Setup: Create an AWS account3:56
AWS Setup: Generate an API credentials2:48
Configure AWS API credentials2:22
saml2aws8:01
Configuring IDE for Terraform development2:28
Configure Visual Studio Code for Terraform development by installing the HashiCorp Terraform, Terraform Autocomplete, and Rainbow Brackets extensions, enabling syntax highlighting, formatting, autocompletion, and error checking.
Summary1:54

Overview of this section2:29
Understanding Terraform Interaction with Service Providers5:58
Core Terraform workflow4:58
Terraform authentication and authorization1:27
Authentication with Static credentials2:25
Authentication with Environment variables2:11
Authentication with Shared credentials file3:08
Authentication with EC2 Role3:02
Assign an IAM role to an EC2 instance to provide Terraform with temporary AWS credentials for API requests, automating credential management and improving security in production environments.
Authentication with Assume role2:14
Authentication with Identity federation2:43
Authentication with MFA1:11
Choose a right autehtication method1:38
Terraform Initialization2:56
Terraform Planning2:42
Save Terraform execution plan into file2:52
Terraform Applying2:52
Destroying infrastructure2:50
The importance of Idempotency in Terraform4:05
Summary2:54

Overview of this section2:39
Overview of Terraform state management5:53
Understanding Desired & Current states4:14
Local vs remote state: Best practices6:50
Using S3 as a backend for Remote State5:38
Transitioning from Local to Remote State2:07
State locking2:14
Using DynamoDB for State locking2:51
Dealing with Terraform Drift6:52
Managing Resources Created Outside of Terraform6:29
Cross-Project Collaboration3:21
Summary2:46

Overview of this section2:31
Introduction to Modules in Terraform5:42
How to Write Your Own Local Terraform Module2:55
Input, Output, and Local Variables in Terraform Modules8:25
Using Modules from the Public Terraform Registry4:52
Module Versioning and Management3:13
Module Forking for Custom Solutions3:48
Writing Your Own Public Terraform Module7:26
Publishing Your Own Public Terraform Module3:12
Summary2:54

Requirements

Basic understanding of Amazon AWS will be a plus.

Description

Are you ready to enter the transformative world of DevOps? Terraform, a well known and widely used tool for Infrastructure As a Code DevOps pattern. Whether you're preparing for the Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional Certification or keen to understand its fundamentals, we’ve designed this course just for you.

Why pick this course?

Detailed Topics: Delve deep into over 100 Terraform concepts. From basics to advanced, we ensure you're set for the Terraform Certification.
Hands-On Learning: More than just theory. Engage in a substantial Amazon AWS project. Witness Terraform's power and utility in tangible real-world applications.
Beginner Friendly: New to Terraform? We welcome learners of all levels. Our structured lessons let you grasp concepts at your own pace.
Experience Counts: Benefit from Oleksiy Pototskyy’s rich 9-year journey with Terraform. Absorb essential tips, best practices, and invaluable insights from someone who’s been in the trenches.

Oleksiy curated this course with a vision: to provide a streamlined, effective learning path for Terraform enthusiasts. It’s a treasure trove of knowledge without unnecessary jargon.

Dive in, and embark on a rewarding journey to master Terraform. We promise a transformative learning experience, and can't wait to support you every step of the way!

I wish you good luck!

Who this course is for:

Individuals who are interested in mastering Terraform from scratch.
Individuals who are interested to learn Infrastructure as a Code concept from scratch.
Individuals interested in gaining the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification (003).

Mastering Terraform: from Zero to HashiCorp Certified 2025

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Course content

Introduction6 lectures • 15min

Getting started & setting up your lab12 lectures • 39min

First steps with Terraform8 lectures • 30min

Understanding the core Terraform workflow19 lectures • 55min

Implement and Maintain State Files12 lectures • 52min

Terraform Expressions9 lectures • 26min

Terraform Functions12 lectures • 29min

Terraform Modules10 lectures • 45min

Terraform Provisioners7 lectures • 29min

Advanced Terraform Topics13 lectures • 42min

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