Free prep for every Claude certification
Anthropic runs four certification tracks. Two have a complete free curriculum here today — lessons weighted to the published blueprint, a practice question bank, a diagnostic, and a full mock exam. The other two aren't written yet, and this site says so rather than padding them out.
Claude Certified Developer
Foundations
AI engineers and software developers who build, integrate, and ship Claude-powered applications, agents, and workflows.
Open the curriculum →Claude Certified Architect
Foundations
Solution architects and technical practitioners designing Claude-powered agentic systems.
Open the curriculum →Claude Certified Architect
Professional
Senior architects and technical leads delivering production-grade Claude solutions end to end.
Open the curriculum →Claude Certified Associate
Foundations
Business professionals using Claude as a day-to-day productivity tool.
Open the curriculum →Not sure which one applies to you? Which Claude certification should you take →
Shared across all four
| Fee per attempt | US$99 (CCAO-F) · US$125 (CCDV-F, CCAR-F) · US$175 (CCAR-P) |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Online proctored, Pearson VUE |
| Pass mark | 720 / 1000 scaled |
| Validity | 12 months |
| Blueprint | Exam Guide v1.0, effective July 2026 |
Common questions
Which Claude certifications does this site cover?
All four Anthropic runs: Developer (Foundations), Architect (Foundations), Architect (Professional), and Associate (Foundations). All four have a full free curriculum, practice bank, diagnostic, and mock exam.
What does each exam cost?
It depends on the track: US$99 for Associate (CCAO-F), US$125 for Developer (CCDV-F) and Architect Foundations (CCAR-F), and US$175 for Architect Professional (CCAR-P). Every attempt is charged, and partner-tier discounts apply at checkout. All four are delivered online proctored or at a test center through Pearson VUE.
What score do you need to pass?
720 out of 1000 on a scaled score, on every track. Your score report breaks down percent correct per domain.
How do I choose which one to take?
It comes down to what you actually do at work, not job title — see the full breakdown in Which Claude certification should you take?
Is this site official?
No. It’s an independent study resource compiled from Anthropic’s published exam guides and documentation — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic.