Claude Certified Developer - Foundations
Exam code: CCDV-F · Anthropic
Build software that uses Claude and connects it to other tools.
- Who it suits
- Software developers and engineers adding AI features to applications.
- Experience to bring
- Hands-on programming experience expected. Foundations here does not mean beginner computer skills.
A workplace example Build an assistant that looks up an order through your company's software.
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 | 53 | 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 8 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 | Agents and Workflows | 14.7% | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | Applications and Integration | 33.1% | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | Claude Code | 3.1% | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Eval, Testing, and Debugging | 2.6% | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Model Selection and Optimization | 16.8% | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | Prompt and Context Engineering | 11.0% | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Security and Safety | 8.1% | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Tools and MCPs | 10.6% | 6 | 0 |
Full practice exam target shows how a 53-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.