Free prep for the Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) exam
27 lessons covering agentic architecture, tool and MCP design, Claude Code configuration, prompt engineering, and reliability — sized by how much each is actually worth on exam day. Plus 70 practice questions, a diagnostic that tells you where to start, and a full 60-item mock exam. No sign-up, no paywall.
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Where the marks actually are
Architect-track candidates tend to over-index on prompt technique and under-prepare orchestration design — but Agentic Architecture & Orchestration alone is over a quarter of the paper, more than any other single domain.
- Agentic Architecture & Orchestration 27%
- Claude Code Configuration & Workflows 20%
- Prompt Engineering & Structured Output 19%
- Tool Design & MCP Integration 18%
- Context Management & Reliability 16%
Weights for Agentic Architecture & Orchestration, Claude Code Configuration & Workflows, and Tool Design & MCP Integration are drawn from the published blueprint. The remaining two are our best estimate of the leftover share pending confirmation — see the changelog.
The exam, in numbers
| Questions | 60 · multiple-choice and multiple-response |
|---|---|
| Time | 120 minutes |
| Pass mark | 720 / 1000 scaled |
| Fee | US$125 per attempt |
| Delivery | Online proctored, Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 12 months |
| Blueprint | 5 domains, 30 task statements |
Common questions
How many questions is the CCAR-F exam?
60 questions in 120 minutes, multiple-choice and multiple-response, across 5 domains.
What score do you need to pass CCAR-F?
720 out of 1000 on a scaled score — the same pass mark used across all four Claude certifications.
What does the CCAR-F exam cost?
US$125 per attempt, delivered online proctored through Pearson VUE — the same delivery model Anthropic uses for its other Claude certifications.
Who is CCAR-F for?
Solution architects and technical practitioners designing Claude-powered agentic systems — a design/architecture audience rather than a hands-on implementation one, which is the CCDV-F Developer track.
Which domain matters most?
Agentic Architecture & Orchestration at 27% — over a quarter of the paper on its own. Claude Code Configuration & Workflows (20%) and Prompt Engineering & Structured Output (19%) are the next heaviest.
Is this site official?
No. It is an independent study resource, not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. Two of the five domain weights below are our best estimate pending confirmation against the current exam guide — see the changelog.