Anthropic · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 5 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
60–90
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
CCAR-F
Full name
Claude Certified Architect - Foundations
Vendor
Anthropic
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~0 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
5 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Context and Reliability
Tip: Start with the official Context and Reliability objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Prompt Engineering and Structured Output
Tip: Cover the Prompt Engineering and Structured Output objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Tool Design and MCP Integration
Tip: Cover the Tool Design and MCP Integration objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Claude Code Configuration and Workflows
Tip: Cover the Claude Code Configuration and Workflows objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Agentic Architecture and Orchestration
Tip: Finish with Agentic Architecture and Orchestration, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.