Claude Certified Associate – Foundations (CCAO-F)
The least technical Anthropic exam: using Claude well at work, checking outputs and handling data safely. No coding. Partner Network access only; US$99.
Anthropic Claude Certifications
Anthropic’s Claude certifications cover using, building and designing with Claude. Registration currently needs a company email from a Claude Partner Network organization, and fees run from US$99 to US$175 per attempt. The guides below are listed from the entry-level exam to the hardest.
Claude Certified Developer – Foundations (CCDV-F)
The most implementation-focused Anthropic exam: building on the Claude API, tools, agents and security. Partner Network access only; US$125.
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCAR-F/CCA-F)
Scenario-based exam on designing with Claude: agents, MCP, Claude Code, prompting and context management. Partner Network access only; US$125.
Claude Certified Architect – Professional (CCAR-P)
Anthropic’s hardest exam: leading Claude solutions from design to production, with evaluation, governance and stakeholders. Partner Network access only; US$175.