Claude Certified Architect - Professional
Exam code: CCAR-P · Anthropic
Design and oversee Claude systems used across a large organization.
- Who it suits
- Experienced architects responsible for company-wide AI systems.
- Experience to bring
- Advanced technical work involving system design, testing, and risk management.
A workplace example Plan how several departments can share an AI service while controlling access, cost, and quality.
This is independent study material. To earn the certification, book and pass the provider's official exam separately.
Exam facts
| Questions | 63 | Includes questions with one or several correct answers |
| Time limit | 120 min | Taken under supervision |
| Passing score | 720 | Scaled, 100–1000 |
| Fee | $175 | Per attempt |
| How long it lasts | 12 months |
What the exam covers
The provider divides the exam into 7 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 | Solution Design & Architecture | 17.0% | 11 | 5 |
| 2 | Claude Models, Prompting & Context Engineering | 13.0% | 8 | 4 |
| 3 | Integration | 19.0% | 12 | 6 |
| 4 | Evaluation, Testing & Optimization | 16.0% | 10 | 5 |
| 5 | Governance, Safety & Risk Management | 14.0% | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | Stakeholder Communication & Lifecycle Management | 14.0% | 9 | 4 |
| 7 | Developer Productivity & Operational Enablement | 7.0% | 4 | 2 |
Full practice exam target shows how a 63-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.