Format and scoring
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam | Claude Certified Developer Foundations (CCDV-F) |
| Questions | 53 |
| Time limit | 120 minutes |
| Pass score | 720 on a 100 to 1000 scale |
| Price | $125 USD before partner discounts |
| Validity | 12 months |
| Exam guide | v1.0, effective July 2026 |
| Delivery | Proctored via Pearson VUE, online (OnVUE) or at a test center; closed book; English only |
| Seat time | About 135 minutes including check-in |
The guide version matters. Domain weights below come from exam guide v1.0, effective July 2026. The sources are the official exam guide PDF (linked from the Partner Academy certifications page ) and the Pearson VUE Anthropic page .
The 8 domains by weight
| Rank | Domain | Weight | Detail page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D2 Applications & Integration | 33.1% | Agents, applications, integration |
| 2 | D5 Model Selection & Optimization | 16.8% | Models, prompting, tools |
| 3 | D1 Agents & Workflows | 14.7% | Agents, applications, integration |
| 4 | D6 Prompt & Context Engineering | 11.0% | Models, prompting, tools |
| 5 | D8 Tools & MCPs | 10.6% | Models, prompting, tools |
| 6 | D7 Security & Safety | 8.1% | Code, testing, security |
| 7 | D3 Claude Code | 3.1% | Code, testing, security |
| 8 | D4 Evaluation, Testing & Debugging | 2.6% | Code, testing, security |
The weights sum to 100.0%. D2 alone is about a third of the exam. Each domain has a page: Agents, Applications and Integration, Models, Prompting and Tools, and Code, Testing and Security.
Who the exam is for
The exam is written for engineers who build with the Claude API and agent frameworks in production. If your work is system design across teams, compare it with the Architect Foundations exam on the CCDV-F vs CCAR-F page.
FAQ
- How many questions are on CCDV-F?
- The exam has 53 questions and a 120 minute time limit, per the official exam guide v1.0 (effective July 2026).
- What score passes CCDV-F?
- A scaled score of 720 on a 100 to 1000 scale passes. The score is scaled, so it is not a simple percentage of correct answers.
- Which domain has the most weight?
- Applications & Integration (D2) has the most weight at 33.1%. It covers Claude API mechanics, software-engineering practice and configuration management.
- How long does the credential last?
- The credential is valid for 12 months. The cost page has the fee and the registration page explains how to book.
Links out: Domains, Cost, Registration, CCDV-F vs CCAR-F.