CCA-F format, cost and eligibility at a glance
CCA-F has 60 questions across five domains, a 120-minute time limit and a passing score of 720 on the scaled score. The list fee is $125 per attempt. The standard credential is valid for 12 months. As of 2026-09-11, registration requires Anthropic Partner Network access. Other certifications have different question counts, domains and fees; see the comparison above.
Confirm your employer is in the Anthropic Partner Network
The CCA-F is gated through the Partner Network Anthropic announced on 2026-03-12. If your employer is listed, your work email triggers the attestation flow on Skilljar. If not, you cannot register today.
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Complete the Skilljar attestation form
Complete the Skilljar attestation using the details requested by Anthropic. Follow the confirmation instructions; contact the support channel listed in the portal if access does not arrive.
Avoid the corporate-domain trap
Skilljar matches the email domain literally against an allowlist. The trap is not configurable and the support workaround is slow.
Check your scheduling deadline
Check the expiry date and scheduling instructions in your confirmation. If access has expired, contact the support channel listed there.
What it costs
List prices and validity come from Anthropic's four exam guides, version 1.0, effective July 2026. Eligible partner cohorts may receive a fully covered exam attempt.
| Certification | Track | List price | Eligible partner | Included + validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCAR-F | Architect - Foundations | $125 USD | $0 for eligible cohorts | One exam attempt · 12 months validity |
| CCAR-P | Architect - Professional | $175 USD | $0 for eligible cohorts | One exam attempt · 12 months validity |
| CCDV-F | Developer - Foundations | $125 USD | $0 for eligible cohorts | One exam attempt · 12 months validity |
| CCAO-F | Associate - Foundations | $99 USD | $0 for eligible cohorts | One exam attempt · 12 months validity |
Retake policy · checked 2026-09-11: Up to four attempts are allowed in a rolling 12-month period. Wait 14 days after the first failed attempt, 30 days after the second and 90 days after the third. The list fee applies to each attempt.
What to expect after the exam
Your scaled score and pass or not-passed result appear at submit. Follow the credential instructions supplied after your exam.
Pre-submit checklist
Not in a partner company? Not yet.
As of 2026-09-11, registration is gated through the Anthropic Partner Network. If your employer is not an eligible partner, you cannot register yet; wait for Anthropic to open general access. This site does not publish workarounds around the eligibility gate.