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Claude certifications by Anthropic
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Associate (Practitioner) track · Anthropic
Professionals who use Claude as a productivity tool and build Claude Projects in functions such as operations, marketing, project management, education, communications and general knowledge work. Internal staff and external consultants both qualify.
Developer track · Anthropic
AI/ML engineers, technical leads and senior software engineers working between business requirements and technical implementation.
Architect track · Anthropic
Solution architects who design and implement production applications with Claude.
Architect track · Anthropic
Mid- to senior-level technical professionals who design, build and deliver production-grade AI solutions with Claude: solution architects, AI/ML engineers, technical leads and senior software engineers.
How it works
Compare the four Claude certifications by role, level, blueprint and eligibility, then pick the one that matches your work.
Sit a timed 20-question free exam built from the official domains. No answer feedback until you submit, just like the real thing.
See your score by domain, read why each correct answer is correct and why each distractor is wrong, with links to official documentation.
Follow the study plan in the free guide, retake the practice exam, or move to five full-length simulations when you are close.
Free vs premium
| What you get | Free | Premium · $19 per certification |
|---|---|---|
| Practice exams | One 20-question timed exam per certification | Five distinct full-length exams matching the official question count and 120-minute duration |
| Explanations | Every question explained after you submit, including why each wrong option is wrong | Same depth of explanation across all five full-length exams |
| Domain reports | Domain breakdown per attempt | Domain breakdown, score history and revision recommendations across all five exams |
| Study guide | Free 12–20 page PDF guide per certification | Included |
| Retakes | Allowed | Allowed, with history kept |
| Billing | No card required | One-time payment. No subscription, no renewal. |
Official exam fees (CCAO-F $99, CCDV-F $125, CCAR-F $125, CCAR-P $175) are paid to Anthropic and are separate from AI7x7 prices.
Which certification is right for you?
Validates that a professional can use Claude as a core productivity tool: prompting, task orchestration, Projects, Artifacts, workflow design, output evaluation and responsible use.
Best for: Professionals who use Claude as a productivity tool and build Claude Projects in functions such as operations, marketing, project management, education, communications and general knowledge work. Internal staff and external consultants both qualify.
Read the full breakdownValidates that an engineer can build applications with the Claude API, Claude Code, tool use, MCP and agents, and can do so securely and cost-effectively.
Best for: AI/ML engineers, technical leads and senior software engineers working between business requirements and technical implementation.
Read the full breakdownValidates that a solution architect can design and implement production applications with Claude: agentic loops, multi-agent orchestration, tool and MCP design, Claude Code configuration, structured output and context management.
Best for: Solution architects who design and implement production applications with Claude.
Read the full breakdownValidates that a senior technical professional can design, build and deliver production-grade Claude solutions end to end: architecture, integration, evaluation, governance, stakeholder management and operational enablement.
Best for: Mid- to senior-level technical professionals who design, build and deliver production-grade AI solutions with Claude: solution architects, AI/ML engineers, technical leads and senior software engineers.
Read the full breakdownFAQ
No. AI7x7 is an independent exam preparation platform. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Anthropic, and we do not issue Anthropic credentials. Official certifications are registered through the Anthropic Partner Academy and delivered by Pearson VUE.
No. Every AI7x7 question is original and written against the publicly available exam guides. We never reproduce leaked, memorised or proprietary exam items, and candidates sign a non-disclosure agreement before the official exam for good reason.
No. Official exams report a scaled score (720 to pass on a 100–1,000 scale) set through a standard-setting study. An AI7x7 percentage is a practice signal about which domains need work; it is not a prediction of your official result.
Official exam registration is through the Anthropic Partner Academy and is described by Anthropic as available to members of the Claude Partner Network (membership is free; firms join at claude.com/partners). AI7x7 resources may be used by anyone for learning and preparation.
$19 per certification, one-time, no subscription. You get five distinct full-length timed practice exams matching the official question count and duration, explanations for every question, domain-level reports and score history in your dashboard.
Each certification page shows the exam-guide version and the date we last verified it. Pearson VUE has announced updated content for three exams effective 7 December 2026; those pages carry a notice and will be re-verified when the revised guides are published.
From the blog
Overview
All four Anthropic Claude certifications in one place: what each tests, who it is for, costs, format, eligibility and how to register.
Decision guide
A decision guide by role, experience and goal, with the questions to ask yourself before registering.
Comparison
Same track, different jobs. How the two Architect exams differ in blueprint, difficulty, format and the experience they assume.
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