Who Built This Guide
The Claude Certification Guide is an independent, community-driven study resource for the Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) exam. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic.
Why This Exists
When the Claude Certified Architect exam launched, there was no comprehensive free study resource available. The official Skilljar courses cover the basics, but they don't go deep on the scenario-based questions that make up the real exam. We built this guide to fill that gap — covering all five exam domains with practical lessons, exam traps, build exercises, and a full mock exam.
Content Quality
All content goes through a multi-stage quality pipeline: research briefing, lesson drafting, technical accuracy review, copy-editing, and a final humanisation pass. Source citations link directly to official Anthropic documentation. Every practice question follows the real exam format: one correct answer, three plausible distractors, and a scenario-based stem.
What's Covered
- 30 lessons across 5 exam domains, each with exam traps and practice scenarios
- 150+ practice questions in exam format with detailed explanations
- Full mock exam with timed scenarios and weighted scoring (720/1000 to pass)
- Build exercises for hands-on practice with real Claude tools
- Quick reference cards and glossary for each domain
- Diagnostic assessment to identify your weak areas before you start studying
Contact
Found an error? Have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub or use the feedback button in the bottom-right corner of any page.
This is a free resource. There is no paywall, no sign-up required, and no paid tier. The guide is maintained by Walter Jooste and contributions from the developer community.