HashiCorp is offering a free beta test for its new Vault Operations Professional certification exam, which will be a hands-on three-hour exam to assess cloud engineers' skills in setting up and using Vault in production. The exam is designed for more experienced engineers who have deployed and managed Vault in production, and those who have completed the Associate-level exam are recommended but not required to participate. The beta test allows participants to provide feedback and shape the final version of the exam, with benefits including a free passing score, digital badge, and exclusive physical badge sticker. To prepare for the exam, engineers can start studying now with the basic review guide available on HashiCorp Learn, and will receive their exam results a few weeks after taking the test.