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CCAR-P Claude Certified Architect (Professional)
Diagnostic
How much do you already know?
A few quick questions show you where to focus first.
10 questions · 2 each from 5 of 7 domains
Learn
38 lessons, one for every objective in the exam guide.
Each one ends with a practice question that explains every option.
38 lessons · 38 practice questions
Mock exam
5 full-length mocks of 63 questions in 120 minutes.
Each one is scored out of 1,000 against the real pass mark.
€9.95Once, no subscription
5 mocks · 397 questions
You're ready for the real exam
Official exam page (opens in a new tab)63 questions in 120 minutes.
You need 720 out of 1,000 to pass.
63 items · 7 domains
Version 1.0 · Effective July 2026 · Exam code: CCAR-P
About the CCAR-P exam
The Professional tier of the Architect track tests whether you can own a production Claude system end to end: discovery, architecture, integration with enterprise systems, evaluation, governance, and the stakeholder conversations around all of it.
Who the exam is for
Anthropic aims this exam at mid- to senior-level practitioners: solution architects, AI/ML engineers, technical leads, and senior software engineers who translate business problems into scalable Claude-based systems. The guide recommends three or more years of systems-architecture or platform-engineering experience, and at least six months of hands-on production work with Claude or comparable LLM systems. Recommended, not required: the credential is awarded on exam performance alone.
Exam facts at a glance
All figures from Anthropic's Exam Guide v1.0 (July 2026). The exam fee is Anthropic's charge for the official exam, not a price of this site.
Exam blueprint
Domain weights are the guide's own figures. They set how much of the exam each area carries, and how we size lessons and practice questions.
- Translate business problems into Claude-based AI solutions
- Design end-to-end architectures (input → processing → output → feedback loops)
- Select appropriate architectural patterns (workflow, agentic, augmented LLM)
- Design multi-agent systems and orchestration strategies
- Apply decomposition techniques for complex problem solving
- Align solutions to business value pillars (efficiency, transformation, productivity, cost, performance SLAs)
- Evaluate tool/agent configuration for capability bloat
- Analyse authentication and authorisation requirements to identify security gaps
- Evaluate accuracy-latency trade-offs and justify configuration decisions
- Analyse observability challenges and select monitoring strategies at scale
- Design a RAG pipeline with appropriate chunking and indexing strategies
- Apply retrieval strategies matched to data shape and query pattern
- Evaluate connection protocols and select the appropriate integration mechanism (MCP, API/CLI, agent-to-agent)
- Evaluate progressive discovery vs. monolithic context strategy
- Define evaluation metrics (accuracy, latency, cost, safety, security)
- Design evaluation datasets and test frameworks using mixed methodologies
- Conduct A/B testing and iterative improvements
- Diagnose system issues (prompt failure, hallucinations, model mismatch)
- Optimise token usage, latency, and cost-performance trade-offs
- Monitor system performance using logging and observability tools
- Conduct structured discovery and requirement gathering
- Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs
- Manage stakeholder feedback loops and expectation alignment (including SLAs)
- Document architectures and provide implementation guidance
- Support lifecycle phases (discovery, design, handoff, monitoring, iteration)
Frequently asked questions
What does the CCAR-P prep include?
38 lessons, one for every objective in the exam guide, and 397 exam-style practice questions, each with an explanation for every option. You also get a free diagnostic, drill mode, and 5 full-length mock exams of 63 questions in 120 minutes, scored out of 1,000 with the real exam's 720 pass mark. You can read the lessons and take the diagnostic without an account, and a free account adds why each of your diagnostic answers is right or wrong. The mock exams and drill are a one-time purchase per certification, tied to your account.
Who is the CCAR-P exam for?
Mid- to senior-level solution architects, AI/ML engineers, technical leads, and senior software engineers who design, build, and deliver production-grade Claude solutions. That's Anthropic's target audience for the exam; the full profile is in section 3 of the official exam guide.
What does the CCAR-P exam cover?
63 items in 120 minutes across 7 domains: Solution Design & Architecture (17%), Claude Models, Prompting & Context Engineering (13%), Integration (19%), Evaluation, Testing & Optimisation (16%), Governance, Safety & Risk Management (14%), Stakeholder Communication & Lifecycle Management (14%), Developer Productivity & Operational Enablement (7%). Scoring is scaled from 100 to 1,000, with 720 needed to pass.
How do I register for the official exam?
Registration runs through Anthropic's Partner Academy, which is currently open to Anthropic partner organisations. This site is complete preparation for people without partner access.
What happens if I fail?
Waiting periods of 14, 30, and 90 days after failed attempts, up to four attempts in a rolling twelve months, fee per attempt. Your score report breaks the result down by domain, so you can see which areas cost you the attempt before booking another.
Is this site affiliated with Anthropic?
No. This is an independent community resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic. Exam facts on this page come from Anthropic's published exam guide.