HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate (003) exam price, length, validity and renewal
HashiCorp · Associate · 003 · $70.50 · 60 min
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on HashiCorp's page| Price | $70.50 per attempt, US list price |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 min |
| Level | Associate |
| Source | developer.hashicorp.com/certifications/security-automationLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
Changes
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About this exam
What the official page says
- Price: "$70.50 USD, plus locally applicable taxes and fees"
- Duration: "Duration 1 hour"
HashiCorp certifications are valid for two years; to recertify, pass an exam for the same product at the same level or higher, starting 6 months before expiration.
Associate exams have no free retake and must be repurchased, Advanced exams include one free retake voucher; you must wait 7 days between attempts and may attempt an exam at most 4 times in a rolling 365 days.
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