Training: Terraform – Fundamentals

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Terraform - Fundamentals Training

The Terraform – Fundamentals course introduces the principles of Infrastructure as Code and helps you get started with Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning in a reliable, reproducible and structured way. Terraform has become one of the reference tools for describing, versioning and deploying infrastructure resources across cloud and hybrid environments.

A hands-on course to automate your first deployments

Throughout this course, you will learn how to write Terraform configurations, understand the lifecycle of a deployment, work with variables, outputs, modules and state files, and run your first automation workflows. This course is an excellent gateway before moving on to more advanced skills or preparing for the Terraform Associate certification.

Participant Profiles

Systems and cloud administrators
DevOps engineers
Infrastructure architects
Developers involved in automation
Technical leads wishing to discover Infrastructure as Code

Objectives

Understand the principles of Infrastructure as Code
Discover the architecture and inner workings of Terraform
Write and organize simple Terraform configurations
Use providers, resources, variables and outputs
Understand the role of the state file
Execute a standard workflow with Terraform
Structure reusable configurations with modules

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of systems or cloud administration
Familiarity with the command line
General understanding of infrastructure, networking and cloud services
Basic experience with structured configuration files is a plus

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Infrastructure as Code

Definition and principles of Infrastructure as Code
Benefits of infrastructure automation
Terraform’s position within the DevOps ecosystem
Use cases in cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments

Module 2: Terraform architecture and getting started

General overview of Terraform
Providers, resources and configuration
Initializing a Terraform project
Lifecycle: init, validate, plan, apply, destroy
Structure of a simple project

Module 3: Writing Terraform configurations

HCL syntax
Defining resources
Input variables and values
Outputs
Dependencies and execution order
Writing best practices

Module 4: State management

Understanding the role of the state file
State lifecycle
Risks associated with poor management
Principles of remote state storage
State security and governance

Module 5: Reusability and structuring with modules

Introduction to modules
Structuring a reusable Terraform project
Passing variables and outputs between modules
Best practices for reuse
Organizing environments

Module 6: Best practices and basic industrialization

Code readability and organization
Configuration validation and control
Change management
Team collaboration
Introduction to CI/CD workflows with Terraform

Documentation

Digital course materials included

Lab / Exercises

This course includes hands-on exercises designed to reinforce your knowledge and apply your skills in real-world professional scenarios.

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Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Terraform and Infrastructure as Code: why this skill is essential in 2026

Terraform, developed by HashiCorp, is the world most widely used Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. It enables IT teams to describe, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure declaratively, through HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) configuration files. Infrastructure state is tracked, versioned and reproducible, eliminating manual errors and dramatically accelerating deployment cycles. In Switzerland, as organizations accelerate their migration to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Terraform expertise has become a prerequisite for DevOps, SRE and cloud architect roles.

The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (004) certification validates these foundational skills. It is internationally recognized and represents a strong signal on a CV in the Swiss and European IT job market. The one-hour exam covers the Terraform workflow, state management, modules, providers and HCP Terraform.

Terraform in the Infrastructure as Code certification path

The Terraform Associate certification is the recommended starting point before progressing to more advanced certifications or complementary technologies. After achieving the Associate level, HashiCorp offers the Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification for professionals with advanced production-level expertise. In a complete DevOps toolchain, Terraform pairs naturally with Ansible for configuration management, Docker for application containerization, and Kubernetes for large-scale orchestration.

Preparing effectively for the Terraform Associate exam

The Terraform Associate (004) exam is a one-hour online proctored multiple-choice assessment in English. It covers 8 domains including IaC concepts, the Terraform workflow, HCL configuration, modules, state management, infrastructure maintenance and HCP Terraform. Our trainers share practical exam tips throughout the training. We recommend sitting the exam within 4 weeks of completing the course to maximize your success rate.

FAQ Frequently asked questions about Terraform training

Do I need prior Terraform experience to attend this training?

No. This training is designed for complete beginners to Terraform. Basic Linux, Git and cloud knowledge is sufficient to follow the curriculum comfortably.

Is the Terraform Associate certification recognized in Switzerland?

Yes. The HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate is the international benchmark for validating foundational Terraform skills. It is valued by Swiss companies running cloud environments.

Is the certification exam included in the training?

An exam voucher can be added as an option. Contact us at registration for current details.

How long is the Terraform Associate certification valid?

The certification is valid for 2 years. It can be renewed by retaking the Associate exam or by earning the Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.