Claude Certified Architect (Foundations)
Solution architects and technical practitioners designing Claude-powered agentic systems
30 lessons · 5 domains · exam code CCAR-F
The real exam is 60 questions in 120 minutes and costs $125 USD; you can sit it through Pearson VUE, online proctored or at a test centre. The pass mark is 720 on a 1000-point scale, and the credential is valid for 12 months (Exam Guide v1.0, July 2026). Each domain is weighted differently, so plan your study time accordingly. Full exam guide: domains, weights and rules.
Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
27%Design and implement agentic systems using Claude's API, including loop management, orchestration patterns, guardrails, and the Claude Agent SDK.
7 lessons
Tool Design & MCP Integration
18%Design effective tool schemas, implement MCP servers and clients, and integrate external services into Claude-powered applications.
5 lessons
Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
20%Configure Claude Code for development workflows, manage settings, hooks, permissions, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
6 lessons
Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
20%Craft effective prompts, implement structured output patterns, and apply prompt engineering techniques for production Claude applications.
6 lessons
Context Management & Reliability
15%Manage context windows effectively, implement caching strategies, handle long conversations, and build reliable production systems.
6 lessons
Test yourself on a mock exam
5 full-length mocks of 60 questions in 120 minutes, each scored out of 1,000 against the real pass mark.