The 4 Claude certifications, explained.
Anthropic runs four official Claude certifications: two Architect tiers (Foundations and Professional), a Developer track, and a non-technical Associate track. Start with Architect – Foundations (CCA-F): the original credential, the largest question bank (532) and the only adaptive study plan on this site.
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All 4 certifications, side by side
Every cert is delivered as a proctored, closed-book exam through Pearson VUE, scored out of 1000 with a 720 pass mark, valid for 12 months, and badged on Credly. What differs is audience, item count, and domain weighting.
All 4 certs, one table
Every figure below is pulled straight from each cert's exam blueprint - item count, domain count, and list price all differ by cert even though the pass mechanics are identical.
What's the same across all four
Audience, item count, domain weighting, and question style differ by cert (CCA-F is scenario-based; the other three are flat item pools) - but the pass mechanics are identical across the whole portfolio: every exam is a proctored, closed-book test scored out of 1000 with the same 720 cut score, stays valid for 12 months, is delivered through Pearson VUE, and issues a digital badge on Credly once you pass. This site runs free prep - diagnostics, domain drills, and a full mock - for every cert in the table above, not just CCA-F.
Which cert is right for you?
If your role doesn't obviously map to one cert, the decision page walks through each cert's audience and a simple role-to-cert recommendation - start from your role, not from the certification name.
Certification portfolio FAQ
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Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCA-F, officially CCAR-F), Architect – Professional (CCA-P, CCAR-P), Developer – Foundations (CCD-F, CCDV-F), and Associate – Foundations (CCA-A, CCAO-F). Each targets a different role and technical depth.