Anthropic's official architect credential and the exam that completes the pathway. It tests judgment more than recall, with questions built around scenario trade-offs. Sit it after CCAO-F. Unlike CCAO-F, it counts toward Claude Partner Network tier eligibility.
Who it is for: Practitioners designing Claude and agent systems.
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
60 scored items
Passing score
720 out of 1,000
Paid to Anthropic
Before applicable partner discounts, which are applied at checkout. Paid directly to Anthropic — not included in Panaversity tuition.
Proctored through Pearson VUE by the maker of Claude
Format
60 items, proctored
Duration
120 minutes
Passing score
720 out of 1,000
Credential
12 months, free renewal
You need eligible access before you can register
Registration runs through the Anthropic Partner Academy and requires a work email from an organisation in the Claude Partner Network. Personal email addresses are not accepted. Complete Stage One and enter the FDE Internship Program to get that access through Panaversity.
Allocate study time by weight, not evenly.
From the official Claude Certified Architect, Foundations Exam Guide v1.0 (effective July 2026). Anthropic states weights are subject to change without notice — download the current guide before you book.
Anthropic's official exam guide is the authority on what is tested. Download the current guide before you book.
Partner Academy page and exam guideCredential earned
Claude Certified Architect — Foundations (Credly digital credential, valid 12 months)
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