What Is Claude Certified Developer (Foundations)?

Overview

Claude Certified Developer (Foundations) is a Anthropic credential. Build production Claude applications and agents: API integration, Agent SDK, tools and MCP, model selection, prompt and context engineering, and security practices for the CCDV-F e This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Anthropic exam. Anthropic sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the Anthropic exam. Anthropic sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Who it is for

• Professionals preparing for the Claude Certified Developer (Foundations) credential from Anthropic
• People whose role or employer asks for Anthropic certification coverage
• Learners who want a clear map of domains, cost, and eligibility before they book an exam

Exam domains

Weights follow the official outline.

1. 01

   Agents and Workflows

   14.7%

   Apply agent architecture principles, including when to use a workflow versus a full agent and manager/subagent hierarchies, Construct agents with the Claude Agent SDK, including custom loops, hooks, and memory patterns, and Use agent patterns and frameworks for multi-step tasks and orchestration.
2. 02

   Applications and Integration

   33.1%

   Gather requirements and apply systems life-cycle practices for Claude solutions, Master Claude API mechanics: messages, tools, streaming, vision, thinking, caching, and batch API, and Apply software engineering foundations including REST, JSON, async patterns, version control, and code review.
3. 03

   Claude Code

   3.1%

   Operate Claude Code core components: Rules, Skills, Commands, Agents, and Agent Memory, Configure session management, slash commands, headless/streaming/auto modes, and Use the CLAUDE.md hierarchy, repository initialization, and settings.json effectively.
4. 04

   Eval, Testing, and Debugging

   2.6%

   Debug Claude applications by identifying error types and recovery strategies, Analyze traces to isolate failures between the integration layer and model output, and Apply systematic evaluation and testing practices for agentic and API-based systems.
5. 05

   Model Selection and Optimization

   16.8%

   Apply LLM fundamentals: tokens, context windows, sampling, non-determinism, and generation behavior, Use model options including fast mode, extended/adaptive thinking, and effort levels, and Select models (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku) based on quality, latency, and cost trade-offs.
6. 06

   Prompt and Context Engineering

   11.0%

   Engineer context windows, prevent drift, and prune tool outputs effectively, Apply prompt engineering techniques: instruction clarity, few-shot examples, and output constraints, and Handle structured outputs and reliable JSON patterns for downstream systems.
7. 07

   Security and Safety

   8.1%

   Apply application security practices for Claude integrations, including secrets and key management, Implement guardrails, hooks, and safety patterns in agentic and API-based systems, and Handle sensitive data and reduce risk in production Claude deployments.
8. 08

   Tools and MCPs

   10.6%

   Implement tools with clear descriptions, function calling, and agentic dispatch patterns, Develop MCP servers (stdio, sockets, resources, prompts) for extensible agent systems, and Choose appropriately among built-in tools, custom tools, Skills, and MCP integrations.

Exam format and cost

Questions

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Duration

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Format

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Passing score

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Cost

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Delivery

Vendor-approved test center or online proctoring (confirm on the vendor site)

Languages

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Experience and eligibility

Anthropic publishes recommended experience on the official exam page. Confirm before you register.

Renewal

Renewal rules for Claude Certified Developer (Foundations) are set by Anthropic. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.

Roles this credential fits

• Developer · CCDV-F
• Practitioners who need vendor-recognized proof of skill
• Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance

Official sources

• Anthropic

Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.