Claude Certified Architect - Foundations
Exam code: CCAR-F · Anthropic
Design how the parts of a Claude-based system work together reliably.
- Who it suits
- Technical leads and solution architects who plan and build AI systems.
- Experience to bring
- Hands-on experience building with Claude is appropriate. This is a technical certification.
A workplace example Plan how an assistant accesses tools and information, and what happens when a step fails.
This is independent study material. To earn the certification, book and pass the provider's official exam separately.
Check your access before planning the exam. Requires Claude Partner Network membership and a company-domain email.
Exam overview only. You can review the topics and practical details below. We have not added lessons or practice questions for this exam yet. Get updates when new study material is available:
Exam facts
| Questions | 60 | Includes questions with one or several correct answers |
| Time limit | 120 min | Taken under supervision |
| Passing score | 720 | Scaled, 100–1000 |
| Fee | $125 | Per attempt |
| How long it lasts | 12 months |
What the exam covers
The provider divides the exam into 5 topic groups, called domains. The percentage shows how much of the exam each group covers. Topic names below match the official guide.
| Topic group | Share of exam | Full practice exam target | Questions available here | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agentic Architecture & Orchestration | 27.0% | 16 | 0 |
| 2 | Tool Design & MCP Integration | 18.0% | 11 | 0 |
| 3 | Claude Code Configuration & Workflows | 20.0% | 12 | 0 |
| 4 | Prompt Engineering & Structured Output | 20.0% | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | Context Management & Reliability | 15.0% | 9 | 0 |
Full practice exam target shows how a 60-question practice exam would divide questions between topics. Questions available here is the number you can practice on OutManage. Some topics have less material than others; these counts show what is ready now.