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CCAR-F Claude Certified Architect (Foundations)
Diagnostic
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A few quick questions show you where to focus first.
10 questions · 2 per domain
Learn
30 lessons, one for every task statement in the exam guide.
407 practice questions, with every option explained.
30 lessons · 407 questions
Mock exam
5 full-length mocks of 60 questions in 120 minutes.
Each one is scored out of 1,000 against the real pass mark.
$9.95 USDOnce, no subscription
5 mocks · 300 questions
You're ready for the real exam
Official exam page (opens in a new tab)60 questions in 120 minutes.
You need 720 out of 1,000 to pass.
60 items · 5 domains
Version 1.0 · Effective July 2026 · Exam code: CCAR-F
About the CCAR-F exam
CCAR-F is the entry point to Anthropic's Architect track. It tests whether you can design a production Claude system: how an agentic loop terminates, when to use a subagent, what belongs in an MCP server, how a CLAUDE.md shapes Claude Code's behaviour, and what to do when a context window fills mid-task.
Who the exam is for
Anthropic aims this exam at solution architects and technical practitioners designing Claude-powered agentic systems. It sets no prerequisite exam and no formal experience bar, and the credential is awarded on exam performance alone. It is still not an entry-level paper. The questions assume you've built something with Claude and hit the problems the blueprint asks about, which is why every lesson here ends in a build exercise.
Exam facts at a glance
All figures from Anthropic's Exam Guide v1.0 (July 2026). The exam fee is Anthropic's charge for the official exam, not a price of this site.
Exam blueprint
Domain weights are the guide's own figures. Every task statement below is a written lesson on this site, so the blueprint doubles as the table of contents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the CCAR-F prep include?
30 lessons, one for every task statement in the exam guide, and 407 exam-style practice questions, each with an explanation for every option. You also get a free diagnostic, drill mode, and 5 full-length mock exams of 60 questions in 120 minutes, scored out of 1,000 with the real exam's 720 pass mark. You can read the lessons and take the diagnostic without an account, and a free account adds why each of your diagnostic answers is right or wrong. The mock exams and drill are a one-time purchase per certification, tied to your account.
Who is the CCAR-F exam for?
Solution architects and technical practitioners designing Claude-powered agentic systems. That's Anthropic's target audience for the exam; the full profile is in section 3 of the official exam guide.
What does the CCAR-F exam cover?
60 items in 120 minutes across 5 domains: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration (27%), Tool Design & MCP Integration (18%), Claude Code Configuration & Workflows (20%), Prompt Engineering & Structured Output (20%), Context Management & Reliability (15%). Scoring is scaled from 100 to 1,000, with 720 needed to pass.
How do I register for the official exam?
Registration runs through Anthropic's Partner Academy, which is currently open to Anthropic partner organisations. This site is complete preparation for people without partner access.
What happens if I fail?
Waiting periods of 14, 30, and 90 days after failed attempts, up to four attempts in a rolling twelve months, fee per attempt. Your score report breaks the result down by domain, so you can see which areas cost you the attempt before booking another.
Is this site affiliated with Anthropic?
No. This is an independent community resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic. Exam facts on this page come from Anthropic's published exam guide.