Claude Certified Architect – Foundations
The most comprehensive free resource for passing Anthropic's Claude Certified Architect – Foundations exam. Master all 5 domains with in-depth guides, 25 practice questions, scenario walkthroughs, and a structured 12-week study plan.
Claude Certification at a Glance
Multiple choice, scenario-based
Format
4 of 6
Scenarios
720 / 1000
Passing Score
Free
Cost
Free Claude Certification Resources
Everything you need to prepare for and pass the Claude Certified Architect exam — completely free, no signup required.
Exam Guide
Start HereExam format, scoring, domains, scenarios, and registration — everything about the Claude certification for architects.
Exam Domains
5 DomainsIn-depth guides for all 5 Claude Certified Architect exam domains with key concepts and anti-patterns.
12-Week Study Plan
84 HoursStructured week-by-week Claude course plan covering all domains at ~1 hour per day.
Practice Questions
25 Questions25 scenario-based multiple choice questions with detailed explanations — free Claude certification practice test.
Scenario Walkthroughs
6 ScenariosDeep dive into all 6 exam scenarios with architectural decisions, correct approaches, and anti-patterns.
Anti-Patterns Cheatsheet
18 Patterns18 common wrong answers across all domains with severity ratings. Spot distractors instantly on the Claude architect exam.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about the Claude Certified Architect exam format, cost, eligibility, and preparation.
5 Exam Domains for Claude Certified Architects
The Claude Certified Architect – Foundations exam tests your knowledge across five core domains. Each domain has a different weight on the exam.
Domain 1: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
Design and implement agentic systems using Claude's Agent SDK. Covers agentic loops, multi-agent orchestration, hooks, workflows, session management, and task decomposition patterns for production-grade AI applications.
Domain 2: Tool Design & MCP Integration
Design effective tools and integrate with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Covers tool description best practices, structured error responses, tool distribution, MCP configuration, and Claude's built-in tools.
Domain 3: Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
Configure Claude Code for development workflows. Covers CLAUDE.md hierarchy, custom commands and skills, plan mode, iterative refinement, CI/CD integration, and batch processing.
Domain 4: Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
Master prompt engineering techniques for production systems. Covers explicit criteria, few-shot prompting, tool_use for structured output, JSON schema design, validation-retry loops, and multi-pass review strategies.
Domain 5: Context Management & Reliability
Manage context effectively in production systems. Covers progressive summarization risks, context positioning, escalation patterns, error propagation, context degradation, human review, and information provenance.
Why Get Claude Certified?
Validate your expertise in building production-grade Claude applications
Stand out to employers seeking Claude Certified Architects
Demonstrate mastery of agentic architecture, tool design, and prompt engineering
Join the first wave of Anthropic-certified AI professionals
Credential recognized across the Claude partner ecosystem
Free to attempt — no cost barrier to proving your skills
Start Your Claude Certification Journey
Begin with the exam guide or jump straight into the 12-week study plan.