The HashiCorp Cloud Engineer Certification program aims to provide a baseline of knowledge for individuals using Terraform, Vault, and other HashiCorp products. Technical certifications can prove knowledge about a technology and serve as a structured pathway to learning a new technology. The certification program has released the Terraform Associate and Vault Associate exams, which are one hour long and predominantly multiple-choice tests taken online with a proctor. The Consul Associate exam is currently in beta. To prepare for the exams, it's recommended to familiarize yourself with the exam objectives, use training materials such as the official review guides and practice exams on platforms like Udemy, and try out the technology in a production-like environment.