Claude certifications compared
Anthropic offers 4 Claude certifications: one for business users, two for architects and one for developers. Here they are side by side, with who each is for and where to start.
| Exam | Questions | Time | Passing score | Fee | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCAO-F Claude Certified Associate (Foundations) | 60 | 120 min | 720 on a scale of 1,000 | $99 | 12 months |
| CCAR-F Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) | 60 | 120 min | 720 (scaled) on a scale of 100–1,000 | $125 | 12 months |
| CCAR-P Claude Certified Architect (Professional) | 63 | 120 min | 720 on a scale of 1,000 | $175 | 12 months |
| CCDV-F Claude Certified Developer (Foundations) | 53 | 120 min | 720 on a scale of 1,000 | $125 | 12 months |
Exam details as published when our guides were written. Anthropic can change them, so check the official exam page before you book.
Which Claude certification should you take?
CCAO-F: Claude Certified Associate (Foundations)
You use Claude at work but don't write code: operations, marketing, project management, education or comms.
Heaviest domains: Output evaluation & validation (21%) and Workflow integration & solution design (16%).
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CCAR-F: Claude Certified Architect (Foundations)
You design agentic systems with Claude and have built with it hands-on. The usual first exam for technical people.
Heaviest domains: Agentic architecture & orchestration (27%) and Claude Code configuration & workflows (20%).
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CCAR-P: Claude Certified Architect (Professional)
You're a senior architect or tech lead running Claude in production. Take it after Architect Foundations.
Heaviest domains: Integration (19%) and Solution design & architecture (17%).
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CCDV-F: Claude Certified Developer (Foundations)
You write the code: you build and ship Claude-powered apps, agents and workflows.
Heaviest domains: Applications & integration (33.1%) and Model selection & optimisation (16.8%).
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Frequently asked questions
- What Claude certifications are there?
- Anthropic offers 4 Claude certifications: CCAO-F (Claude Certified Associate (Foundations)), CCAR-F (Claude Certified Architect (Foundations)), CCAR-P (Claude Certified Architect (Professional)), CCDV-F (Claude Certified Developer (Foundations)).
- Which Claude certification should I take first?
- You use Claude at work but don't write code: operations, marketing, project management, education or comms. You design agentic systems with Claude and have built with it hands-on. The usual first exam for technical people. You're a senior architect or tech lead running Claude in production. Take it after Architect Foundations. You write the code: you build and ship Claude-powered apps, agents and workflows.
- How much do the Claude certification exams cost?
- CCAO-F $99, CCAR-F $125, CCAR-P $175, CCDV-F $125 (USD).
- How long is a Claude certification valid?
- CCAO-F: 12 months. CCAR-F: 12 months. CCAR-P: 12 months. CCDV-F: 12 months.
- What score do you need to pass a Claude certification?
- CCAO-F: 720 on a scale of 1,000. CCAR-F: 720 (scaled) on a scale of 100–1,000. CCAR-P: 720 on a scale of 1,000. CCDV-F: 720 on a scale of 1,000.
- Is Skillmarked official Anthropic material?
- No. Skillmarked is independent and not affiliated with Anthropic. All lessons and questions are original, written from the public exam outlines and Anthropic's documentation.