Here are some reasons why getting certified is critical:

Validation of Skills: Having the Terraform certification on your resume proves that you have been assessed and validated by a reputable organization, HashiCorp, for your Terraform skills.

Career Advancement: Employers actively seek candidates with certifications. The Terraform Associate Certification can lead to higher-paying roles such as DevOps engineer, cloud infrastructure architect, or site reliability engineer.

Edge Over the Competition: In a crowded job market, certification helps you stand out from other applicants, especially in high-demand fields like cloud computing and DevOps.

Access to Advanced Roles: If you’re already working in IT, the certification helps to pave the way for more senior roles where Terraform is a crucial part of infrastructure management.

Confidence in Your Abilities: Earning this certification ensures that you have a deep and reliable understanding of Terraform, allowing you to manage infrastructure with confidence.