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 7 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
CCDV-F
Full name
Claude Certified Developer
Vendor
Anthropic
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~0 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
7 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
Model Selection and Cost Management
Tip: Start with the official Model Selection and Cost Management objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Agents and the Agent SDK
Tip: Cover the Agents and the Agent SDK objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Security
Tip: Cover the Security objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Prompt and Context Engineering
Tip: Cover the Prompt and Context Engineering objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Claude API Mechanics
Tip: Cover the Claude API Mechanics objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Claude Code
Tip: Cover the Claude Code objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 7
Tools and MCP Integration
Tip: Finish with Tools and MCP Integration, 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.