# Claude certification: the four Anthropic certs compared

> Anthropic runs four Claude certifications. This page compares them on questions, domains, price and audience, and routes you to the right hub, exam guide and free practice.

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## The four certifications

| Cert | Full name | Track · tier | Questions | Domains | List price | Who it is for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CCA-F (flagship) | [Claude Certified Architect - Foundations](https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccar-f) | Claude Certified Architect · Foundations | 60 | 5 | $125 | Solution architects building production Claude apps (6+ months practical experience). |
| CCA-P | [Claude Certified Architect - Professional](https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccar-p) | Claude Certified Architect · Professional | 63 | 7 | $175 | Mid-senior solution architects / AI-ML engineers (3+ years systems arch, 6+ months Claude in prod). |
| CCD-F | [Claude Certified Developer - Foundations](https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccdv-f) | Claude Certified Developer · Foundations | 53 | 8 | $125 | AI/ML engineers & senior SWEs shipping production Claude apps, agents, and workflows. |
| CCA-A | [Claude Certified Associate - Foundations](https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccao-f) | Claude Certified Associate · Foundations | 60 | 7 | $99 | Client-facing / delivery practitioners (consultants, sellers, delivery, ops, PM). Non-technical. |

## Every cert, shared facts

- **Pass mark:** 720 / 1000
- **Validity:** 12 months
- **Delivery:** Pearson VUE
- **Badge:** Credly
- **List price by cert:** $99–$175
- **Prep here:** Free

## Flagship at a glance (CCA-F)

- **Questions:** 60
- **Pass mark:** 720 / 1000
- **Domains:** 5
- **Validity:** 12 months
- **List price:** $125

## Which cert fits which role

- "I design Claude systems end to end and have 6+ months in production." → **CCA-F**
- "I lead architecture for a team, 3+ years of systems work, Claude in prod." → **CCA-P**
- "I write the code: agents, tools, workflows, day to day." → **CCD-F**
- "I sell, consult, deliver or manage Claude projects; I don't ship code." → **CCA-A**

Undecided: https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/which-cert

## Exam guides and practice

- **CCA-F:** hub https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccar-f · exam guide https://claudearchitectcertification.com/exam-guide · free diagnostic https://claudearchitectcertification.com/practice/diagnostic?start=1&cert=ccar-f
- **CCA-P:** hub https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccar-p · exam guide https://claudearchitectcertification.com/exam-guide/ccar-p · free diagnostic https://claudearchitectcertification.com/practice/diagnostic?start=1&cert=ccar-p
- **CCD-F:** hub https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccdv-f · exam guide https://claudearchitectcertification.com/exam-guide/ccdv-f · free diagnostic https://claudearchitectcertification.com/practice/diagnostic?start=1&cert=ccdv-f
- **CCA-A:** hub https://claudearchitectcertification.com/certifications/ccao-f · exam guide https://claudearchitectcertification.com/exam-guide/ccao-f · free diagnostic https://claudearchitectcertification.com/practice/diagnostic?start=1&cert=ccao-f

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: What are the 4 Claude certifications from Anthropic?**

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.

**Q: Which Claude certification should I start with?**

Architect – Foundations if you build production Claude apps with 6+ months hands-on: it is the original, highest-traffic credential with the deepest prep, the largest question bank and the adaptive study plan. Non-technical and client-facing? Associate – Foundations fits better.

**Q: Is a Claude certification free?**

All four list a price ($99–$175 depending on the cert) through Pearson VUE; the checkout price reflects any partner-tier discount. The prep on this site is free.

**Q: Is CCA-F still a valid name, or did it change to CCAR-F?**

Both refer to the same credential. CCAR-F is Anthropic's official exam code; CCA-F is the shorthand the community has used since launch. Nothing about the certification changed.

**Q: Are these official Anthropic certifications?**

Yes. All four are issued by Anthropic, delivered as proctored exams through Pearson VUE, scored to a 720/1000 pass mark, valid for 12 months, and badged on Credly after passing.

**Q: What is the difference between Architect and Developer certifications?**

Architect tiers test solution design and orchestration for people who design Claude systems end to end. Developer – Foundations tests hands-on build skills for engineers shipping Claude apps and agents daily. Associate is the non-technical track.

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