A community resource built by a practitioner, for practitioners — covering both the Foundations (CCAR-F) and Professional (CCAR-P) tiers of Anthropic's Claude Certified Architect program.
I passed the Claude Architect Certification exam. This is more than exam prep — it's a structured framework for developing real, systems-level thinking with Claude.
This repository is organized into one self-contained guide per exam. Start with the tier that matches your experience.
| 🟢 Foundations — CCAR-F | 🔵 Professional — CCAR-P | |
|---|---|---|
| For | Practitioners building with Claude | Senior architects designing end-to-end solutions |
| Focus | Hands-on: Agent SDK, MCP, Claude Code | Strategic: design, integration, governance |
| Structure | 60 items · 4 of 6 scenarios | 63 items · 7 weighted domains |
| Fee | $125 USD | $175 USD |
| Pass | 720 / 1,000 | 720 / 1,000 |
| Start here | → Open the Foundations guide | → Open the Professional guide |
There's no mandatory order, but Foundations is the natural on-ramp to Professional. Each guide includes the official exam blueprint, a slash-command study skill, and three copy-paste prompt packs (Learning · Practice · Mock Test).
Most AI learning roadmaps assume a heavy engineering background. After analyzing engagement on my LinkedIn post, I noticed a clear pattern: many people entering the Claude ecosystem come from non-technical backgrounds, yet nearly every roadmap throws them into the deep end.
This repository exists to change that — to respect your learning curve while equipping you with the rigorous, technical frameworks required to actually build in the Claude ecosystem.
- A unified source of truth — a curated hub for both the CCAR-F and CCAR-P journeys.
- A cognitive framework for architecture — focused on systems-level reasoning and architectural intuition, not rote memorization.
- An inclusive bridge — whether you're a seasoned engineer or transitioning from a non-traditional background, complex paradigms are translated into accessible, practical knowledge.
- A superficial cheat sheet — no "hacks" or shortcuts. Real competence is earned through practice and understanding.
- A brain-dump of leaked questions — you won't find exam questions here. Every practice item in the skills and prompts is generated fresh from the official blueprint. The focus is on the underlying concepts you need to make real architectural decisions.
| Credential | Level | Official Page | Exam Guide (PDF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Certified Architect – Foundations | Foundations · CCAR-F |
Skilljar | In this repo |
| Claude Certified Architect – Professional | Professional · CCAR-P |
Skilljar | In this repo |
Browse the full program on the Anthropic Partner Certifications page.
Don't just study about AI — use AI to study. Each exam folder ships two ways to prep, both grounded in the official Exam Guide PDF:
| Resource | What it is | Foundations | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
Exam-prep Skill (SKILL.md) |
A slash-command coach: /profile → /diagnostic → /prep-plan → /mock |
ccar-f-examprep-coach |
ccar-p-examprep-coach |
| Prompt Packs | Copy-paste Claude Project prompts: Learning · Practice · Mock Test | Foundations prompts | Professional prompts |
Quick start: create a Claude Project → upload the matching Exam Guide PDF → paste a prompt pack (or install the skill) → start a chat and run the commands.
Start here if you're new to the Claude ecosystem.
| Resource | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code documentation | Anthropic | code.claude.com/docs |
| Claude API & Agent SDK documentation | Anthropic | docs.claude.com |
| Anthropic courses (API, prompting, tool use) | Anthropic | github.com/anthropics/courses |
| All Anthropic courses | Anthropic (Skilljar) | anthropic.skilljar.com |
Articles and posts from my own certification path — written to save you time and help you learn what actually matters.
| Title | Platform | Link |
|---|---|---|
I Passed the Claude Architect Exam — Here's the SKILL.md Framework You Can Use to Learn and Pass Too |
Medium | Read → |
| Step-by-Step Guide to Achieve Claude Architect Certification | Substack — Big Tech Careers | Read → |
- Non-technical professionals entering the AI space who want a structured, jargon-light path
- Technical practitioners looking to formalize their Claude knowledge with a credential
- Solution architects designing end-to-end Claude systems (aim for Professional / CCAR-P)
- Lifelong learners who want to stay relevant in a fast-moving AI landscape
Found a broken link? Have a resource that helped you pass? PRs and issues are welcome — this guide grows with the community. If you've passed either exam and want to contribute your perspective, open an issue and let's talk.
Please keep contributions aligned with the spirit of this repo: no leaked or memorized exam content — concepts, frameworks, and official resources only.
Built with intention. Not just to pass an exam — but to think systematically ❤️