Anthropic's official developer credential — the exam for people who build. It validates your ability to integrate and ship Claude applications, agents, and workflows. Take it after the recommended pair if you want implementation proof on the record.
Where it sits: Not part of the recommended CCAO-F → CCAR-F pair. Take it for deeper implementation proof. See the recommended path.
Who it is for: Practitioners building and shipping Claude applications.
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
53 scored items
Passing score
720 out of 1,000
Paid to Anthropic
List price, paid directly to Anthropic — not included in Panaversity tuition.
Proctored through Pearson VUE by the maker of Claude
Format
53 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 an eligible organisational account. Personal email addresses are not accepted, and there is currently no individual sign-up route. Complete Stage One and enter the FDE Internship Program, where Panaversity assists qualifying participants with registration.
Allocate study time by weight, not evenly.
From the official Claude Certified Developer, Foundations Exam Guide v1.0 (effective July 2026). The weights are very uneven — allocate study time by weight, not evenly. The top two domains are roughly half the exam; Claude Code plus Eval is under 6%.
Anthropic's official exam guide is the authority on what is tested. Download the current guide before you book.
Anthropic Partner AcademyCredential earned
Claude Certified Developer — Foundations (Credly digital credential, valid 12 months)
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PCDV-FPanaversity Certified Developer — FoundationsFree sample tests with explanations cost nothing and do not count against you. Use them to find your weak domains before a real sitting does.