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Anthropic · AI & Machine Learning · Associate

Claude Certified Developer - Foundations exam guide

Exam CCDV-F

Claude Certified Developer - Foundations validates that an engineer can build applications on Claude: Messages API integration, model selection, prompt and context engineering, tool use and MCP, agents and workflows, Claude Code, and security. It counts toward Claude Partner Network tier eligibility, so partner firms need certified developers in 2026.

Questions53
Time limit120 minutes
Passing score720 (100-1000 scale)
Exam fee$125 USD
Valid for1 years
DeliveryPearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments): OnVUE online proctored or Pearson test center; closed book

Format: Multiple choice and scenario-based multiple response. Fee note: 50% partner discount for Select, Preferred and Global Premier tiers; retakes cost the full fee (14/30/90-day waits, max 4 attempts per 12 months).

Who it's for

Software engineers at Claude Partner Network firms who build with the Claude API, Claude Code and MCP.

What the exam covers

Applications and Integration—
Model Selection and Optimization—
Agents and Workflows—
Prompt and Context Engineering—
Tools and MCP—
Security and Safety—
Claude Code—
Evaluation, Testing, and Debugging—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: Open only to employees of Claude Partner Network organizations registered with a recognized company email domain; candidates must be 18+ with government ID. Partner Network membership is free for firms. No prior certification required.

Recommended: Hands-on experience building with the Claude API (Messages, tool use, streaming, batching, prompt caching), Claude Code and MCP servers.

Keeping it active

Valid 12 months. Renew on time by passing a free, non-proctored renewal assessment on Anthropic Partner Academy; if it lapses you must retake the full proctored exam at the full fee.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Messages API integration, streaming and error handling
  • Tool use and structured outputs
  • Building and connecting MCP servers
  • Prompt caching, batching and cost control
  • Model selection for latency and cost
  • Agent loops with the Agent SDK
  • Securing keys, data and tool permissions

Job roles

AI EngineerSoftware Engineer (LLM Applications)Full-Stack DeveloperIntegration DeveloperForward Deployed Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Partner Academy developer prep course; build a small app on the Messages API with streaming, retries and structured output.
  2. Week 2: Integration depth (largest area): tool use, prompt caching, batch processing, files and citations; track token cost.
  3. Week 3: Agents and MCP: build an MCP server and an Agent SDK loop; practise Claude Code with CLAUDE.md, hooks and subagents.
  4. Week 4: Model selection, security and evaluation; review the official exam guide and do timed scenario practice.

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Exam-day tips

  • Applications and Integration carries roughly a third of the weight in the official guide; know API request structure and stop reasons well.
  • Know when to use prompt caching, batching or a smaller model to cut cost and latency.
  • Tool-use questions often hinge on schema design and on handling tool errors returned to the model.
  • For security items, choose least-privilege tool access and server-side key handling.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does CCDV-F cost?

$125 list price; Select, Preferred and Global Premier partners get 50% off at checkout.

Who can take Claude certification exams?

Employees of Claude Partner Network organizations using a recognized company email domain. Membership is free for firms, but individuals outside a partner firm cannot register.

How do I keep CCDV-F active?

It is valid for 12 months. Pass the free non-proctored renewal assessment on Partner Academy before it lapses; otherwise you retake the full exam.

CCDV-F vs CCAR-F: which should a developer take?

CCDV-F tests building applications on the API; CCAR-F tests designing agent systems and is aimed at solution architects. Many engineers take CCDV-F first.

Does CCDV-F count toward partner tiers?

Yes. Anthropic lists Developer - Foundations as counting toward Claude Partner Network eligibility.

Official page: anthropic-partners.skilljar.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.