Claude Certified Architect · Anthropic

Foundation path

Build the core knowledge you need, then progress through each learning topic with confidence.

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The 5 knowledge domains you’ll study

Start with a clear map of the 5 knowledge domains covered on the CCAR-F exam.

1
Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
Control Claude agent execution, delegation, workflow gates and session continuity while preserving evidence and application authority.
Exam weight 27%
2
Tool Design & MCP Integration
Define distinguishable Claude/MCP tools, structured results, error recovery, access restrictions and efficient code navigation.
Exam weight 18%
3
Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
Apply scoped Claude Code instructions, MCP configuration, commands and controlled development workflows.
Exam weight 20%
4
Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
Specify concrete task criteria, validate extraction schemas and semantic evidence, and choose suitable batch and review workflows.
Exam weight 20%
5
Context Management & Reliability
Preserve decision-relevant facts and source attribution, handle uncertainty and escalation, and evaluate reliability through evidence.
Exam weight 15%

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Explore the fundamentals first, then continue through the complete learning path.

1 · Design prompts with explicit criteria to improve precision and reduce false positives

Prompt Engineering & Structured Output

Estimated 108 minutes

2 · Apply few-shot prompting to improve output consistency and quality

Prompt Engineering & Structured Output

Estimated 162 minutes

3 · Design effective tool interfaces with clear descriptions and boundaries

Tool Design & MCP Integration

Estimated 144 minutes

4 · Enforce structured output using tool use and JSON schemas

Prompt Engineering & Structured Output

Estimated 172 minutes