Who it is for
Designed for AI and machine learning engineers, senior software engineers, and technical leads who build practical applications and agents with Claude.
CCDV-F
Claude Certified Developer - Foundations
CCDV-F validates foundational skill in building, integrating, and shipping production-grade applications, agents, and workflows with Claude and the Claude API.
- Level
- Foundations
- Format
- Single choice · Multiple choice
- Recommended experience
- One to five years of software engineering, at least six months with Claude or a comparable LLM, and experience with Python or TypeScript, REST APIs, and command-line tools.
- Duration
- 120 min
- Exam data updated
- Sep 8, 2026
Your exam at a glance
What it covers
Assesses Claude application integration, agents, tools and MCP, model selection, prompt and context engineering, evaluation, security, and Claude Code.
What you gain
Passing demonstrates foundational, production-focused judgment for designing, implementing, testing, optimizing, and securing Claude-powered solutions.
Your learning path to exam readiness
Five clear stepsBeginner Path
Build the Claude API, prompt, context, tool-use, and agent foundations assessed by CCDV-F.
BeginStudy Plan
Organize all eight CCDV-F domains by official weight, available time, and hands-on practice needs.
PlanFree Practice Test
Measure your command of Claude integration, agents, tools, context engineering, and security.
PracticeSmart Review
Review weak CCDV-F objectives and connect each missed answer to a practical Claude implementation choice.
ReviewReadiness Check
Check domain coverage, implementation confidence, and test timing before scheduling CCDV-F.
AssessWhat to focus on
Exam blueprint
Agents and Workflows
15%
Applications and Integration
33%
Claude Code
3%
Eval, Testing, and Debugging
3%
Model Selection and Optimization
17%
Prompt and Context Engineering
11%
Security and Safety
8%
Tools and MCPs
10%
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