AnthropicCCAO-F

Claude Certified Associate - Foundations (CCAO-F) Exam Guide: Cost, Format, and How to Register

CCAO-F is Anthropic's Claude Certified Associate - Foundations exam: 120 minutes, with a passing scaled score of 720. The exam costs $99 USD. You register through the Anthropic Partner Academy (Skilljar) and Pearson VUE, and the exam is open to people at Claude Partner Network organizations. CloudYeti is independent and not affiliated with Anthropic.

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Exam Details

Exam Code
CCAO-F
Level
Foundations
Duration
120 minutes
Passing Score
720 (100–1,000 scale)
Price
$99 USD
Delivery
Online (OnVUE) or test center
Eligibility
Claude Partner Network
Valid For
12 months

Exam Domains & Weights

Prompting and Task Execution14%
Output Evaluation and Validation21%
Product and Model Selection12%
Workflow Integration and Solution Design16%
Configuration and Knowledge Management12%
Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use15%
Troubleshooting and Optimization10%

Our 20+ practice questions are distributed across these domains to match the real exam weighting.

Why Practice for the Claude Certified Associate - Foundations?

Claude Certified Associate - Foundations is designed for professionals who use Claude to improve knowledge work without building API integrations. The questions reward applied judgment under realistic constraints rather than product trivia.

The public blueprint covers prompting, output evaluation, product selection, workflow design, knowledge management, governance, and troubleshooting. Strong preparation combines Anthropic's official learning material with hands-on practice and source-backed scenario review.

CloudYeti questions are original and independently authored from the public blueprint and official Claude documentation. We do not reproduce exam dumps, protected guide text, or recalled live questions.

CCAO-F Practice Questions

The free CCAO-F practice test has 20 original questions with answers and explanations, plus worked question pages for each exam domain. No signup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CCAO-F exam free?+
No. Anthropic lists the CCAO-F exam at $99 USD. Select, Preferred, and Global Premier partners get 50% off, and Global Premier partners get a 100% discount through December 31, 2026. Membership in the Claude Partner Network is free. The CloudYeti CCAO-F practice test is free.
What question types are on the CCAO-F exam?+
Multiple-choice and scenario-based multiple-response questions.
What is the CCAO-F time limit?+
You have 120 minutes to answer the questions. The exam is closed book.
What is the CCAO-F passing score?+
Results are reported as a scaled score of 100 to 1,000, and the minimum passing score is 720. This is the same for all four Claude certifications. You see your score on screen at the end of the exam.
Who can take CCAO-F, and how do I register?+
Certification is available to people at Claude Partner Network organizations. Registration needs a partner email address on a recognized company domain; personal email addresses do not work. Registration and scheduling go through the Anthropic Partner Academy and Pearson VUE. You can test online with OnVUE or at a Pearson VUE test center. The exam is in English only.
Is CCAO-F on Skilljar?+
Yes. The Anthropic Partner Academy runs on Skilljar at anthropic-partners.skilljar.com. It lists the CCAO-F exam, its price, the exam guide, and the prep courses. You register there and then schedule with Pearson VUE.
What domains does CCAO-F cover?+
The CCAO-F exam guide lists these domains and weights: Prompting and Task Execution (14%), Output Evaluation and Validation (21%), Product and Model Selection (12%), Workflow Integration and Solution Design (16%), Configuration and Knowledge Management (12%), Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use (15%), Troubleshooting and Optimization (10%).
How should I prepare for CCAO-F?+
Anthropic offers CCAO-F prep courses in the Anthropic Partner Academy. There are no mandatory prerequisites. The exam guide recommends regular, hands-on experience using Claude in a professional setting, and says no software development or API experience is needed. Then check your weak domains with the free CloudYeti CCAO-F practice test.
How long is CCAO-F valid?+
12 months from the date you earn it. On-time renewal is a free, non-proctored assessment. If the credential lapses, you must retake the full exam at the full fee.
Can I retake CCAO-F?+
Yes. You can take an exam up to 4 times per rolling 12 months. The wait is 14 days after the first failed attempt, 30 days after the second, and 90 days after the third.
Who is CCAO-F for?+
Claude Certified Associate - Foundations is aimed at professionals who use Claude to improve knowledge work without building API integrations. Match the role to your day-to-day work instead of treating the four certifications as a required sequence.
Are CloudYeti questions actual Anthropic exam questions?+
No. They are original independent practice scenarios mapped to public blueprint domains and official documentation. CloudYeti does not publish recalled or protected exam content.

Sources

Exam facts on this page come from Anthropic and Pearson VUE, checked September 22, 2026. Check them before you schedule.

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