Foundations Level CCDV-F

Claude Certified Developer Foundations

Demonstrate that you can build, integrate, and ship production-grade applications, agents, and workflows on the Claude platform.

Number of Items
53 questions (Multiple-choice / Multiple-response)
Time Limit
120 minutes
Delivery
Proctored (online or test center via Pearson VUE)
Passing Score
720 (scale of 100–1,000)
Exam Fee
$125 USD
Validity Period
12 months (free on-time non-proctored renewal available)

Exam Overview & Audience

Purpose

Validates building, integrating, and shipping production-grade applications, agents, and workflows using Anthropic's Claude platform at a foundational level.

Intended Audience

Software engineers, AI/ML engineers, and technical leads who translate technical requirements into working systems through API integration, agent construction, and custom tooling.

Domains Covered

Exam content is weighted across the following 8 domains.

Domain 1: Agents and Workflows 14.7%
Domain 2: Applications and Integration 33.1%
Domain 3: Claude Code 3.1%
Domain 4: Eval, Testing, and Debugging 2.6%
Domain 5: Model Selection and Optimization 16.8%
Domain 6: Prompt and Context Engineering 11%
Domain 7: Security and Safety 8.1%
Domain 8: Tools and MCPs 10.6%

Study Guide & Preparation

1–5 years of software engineering experience; 6+ months of hands-on experience with Claude or comparable LLMs; proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript; and fluency with REST APIs and CLI tools.

None.

  • Build an application exercising the Claude API (including streaming, tool use, and the Message Batches API).
  • Construct agents using the Agent SDK and frameworks.
  • Write robust system instructions and JSON function schemas.
  • Implement prompt injection defenses and guardrails via Claude hooks.
  • Develop an MCP server and author Claude Code Skills.

Ready to get certified?

Register for the Claude Certified Developer Foundations exam (CCDV-F) on the official Anthropic partner portal.

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