The complete guide
Claude Architect certification
The short answer
The Claude Certified Architect credential comes in two exams: Foundations (CCA-F / CCAR-F, $125) for making the right architectural choice, and Professional (CCAR-P, $175) for enterprise-scale judgment. Both are 120 minutes and need 720/1000 to pass. This is a free, independent guide with study material and mock exams for each.
- CCAR-F/ CCA-FFoundations · $125
Claude Certified Architect – Foundations
The foundational architect credential — five domains: agentic architecture & orchestration (27%), tool design & MCP (18%), Claude Code configuration (20%), prompt engineering & structured output (20%), and context management & reliability (15%).
60 items · 120 minutes · 5 domains · 720/1000
- CCAR-PProfessional · $175
Claude Certified Architect – Professional
The advanced architect credential — enterprise integration architecture, governance, and evaluation across large-scale Claude deployments.
63 items · 120 minutes · 7 domains · 720/1000
How to prepare
Frequently asked
What is the Claude Certified Architect certification?
It's Anthropic's credential for people who design production systems with Claude. There are two levels: Architect – Foundations (CCA-F, code CCAR-F) validates that you can make the right architectural choice for a scenario, and Architect – Professional (CCAR-P) is the advanced, judgment-heavy exam covering enterprise integration, evaluation, governance, and lifecycle.
How much does the Claude Architect exam cost?
Foundations (CCA-F) is $125 and Professional (CCAR-P) is $175, paid via Pearson VUE. Both run 120 minutes and require a scaled score of 720/1000 to pass. Preparation on this site is free.
Is Professional (CCAR-P) just a harder Foundations?
No — it's a different kind of exam. Foundations asks which mechanism is correct; Professional drops you into a scenario where several options work and asks for the best decision under the constraints. It's judgment, not recall.
Do I need Foundations before Professional?
There's no mandatory prerequisite — you can sit Professional directly — but Foundations knowledge is assumed as a baseline, and Foundations-then-Professional is the recommended progression.
Claude Cert Prep is independent and unofficial — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Anthropic. Confirm all exam specifics on Anthropic's official page before registering.