Exam Domains
The Claude Certified Architect (Foundations) exam covers 5 domains with 30 task statements total. Each domain is weighted differently — plan your study time accordingly.
The real exam is 60 questions in 120 min and costs $125 USD; you can sit it through Pearson VUE, online proctored or at a test centre. The pass mark is 720 on a 1000-point scale, and the credential is valid for 12 months (Exam Guide v1.0, July 2026).
27%
of exam
Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
Design and implement agentic systems using Claude's API, including loop management, orchestration patterns, guardrails, and the Claude Agent SDK.
18%
of exam
Tool Design & MCP Integration
Design effective tool schemas, implement MCP servers and clients, and integrate external services into Claude-powered applications.
20%
of exam
Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
Configure Claude Code for development workflows, manage settings, hooks, permissions, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
20%
of exam
Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
Craft effective prompts, implement structured output patterns, and apply prompt engineering techniques for production Claude applications.
15%
of exam
Context Management & Reliability
Manage context windows effectively, implement caching strategies, handle long conversations, and build reliable production systems.