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CCDV-F Claude Certified Developer (Foundations)
Diagnostic
How much do you already know?
A few quick questions show you where to focus first.
10 questions · 2 each from 5 of 8 domains
Learn
25 lessons, one for every sub-skill in the exam guide.
Each one ends with a practice question that explains every option.
25 lessons · 25 practice questions
Mock exam
6 full-length mocks of 53 questions in 120 minutes.
Each one is scored out of 1,000 against the real pass mark.
€9.95Once, no subscription
6 mocks · 369 questions
You're ready for the real exam
Official exam page (opens in a new tab)53 questions in 120 minutes.
You need 720 out of 1,000 to pass.
53 items · 8 domains
Version 1.0 · Effective July 2026 · Exam code: CCDV-F
About the CCDV-F exam
The Developer certification tests hands-on building: Claude API mechanics, agents and workflows with the Agent SDK, Claude Code, model selection and cost management, prompt and context engineering, security, and tools and MCP servers. Its blueprint is the most granular of the four: 25 individually weighted sub-skills, with a third of the exam in Applications and Integration alone.
Who the exam is for
Anthropic aims this exam at AI engineers and software developers with one to five years of engineering experience and at least six months of hands-on work with Claude or comparable LLM systems, proficient in Python and/or TypeScript and fluent with REST APIs and CLI tools. 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
The guide weights individual sub-skills, not just domains — the percentages below are Anthropic's own figures, and they're unusually skewed. We size lessons and practice questions by these weights.
Frequently asked questions
What does the CCDV-F prep include?
25 lessons, one for every sub-skill in the exam guide, and 369 exam-style practice questions, each with an explanation for every option. You also get a free diagnostic, drill mode, and 6 full-length mock exams of 53 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 CCDV-F exam for?
AI engineers and software developers who build, integrate, and ship Claude-powered applications, agents, and workflows. That's Anthropic's target audience for the exam; the full profile is in section 3 of the official exam guide.
What does the CCDV-F exam cover?
53 items in 120 minutes across 8 domains: Agents and Workflows (14.7%), Applications and Integration (33.1%), Claude Code (3.1%), Eval, Testing, and Debugging (2.6%), Model Selection and Optimisation (16.8%), Prompt and Context Engineering (11%), Security and Safety (8.1%), Tools and MCPs (10.6%). 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.