Free prep for the Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) exam
30 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 105 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 20%
- Tool Design & MCP Integration 18%
- Context Management & Reliability 15%
All five weights are from Anthropic's CCAR-F exam guide v1.0, effective July 2026. Two were corrected on 2026-10-27 — see the changelog.
The exam, in numbers
| Questions | 60 · multiple-choice and multiple-response |
|---|---|
| Structure | 4 scenarios drawn at random from a published set of 6 · practice them |
| 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. Questions are grouped under 4 scenarios picked at random from a published set of 6, such as a customer support agent or a multi-agent research system.
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 and Prompt Engineering & Structured Output (20% each) are the next heaviest.
Is this site official?
No. It is an independent study resource, not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. All five domain weights come from Anthropic’s CCAR-F exam guide v1.0 (July 2026).