Who can take a Claude certification?

Only people at firms in the Claude Partner Network. Firms join for free at claude.com/partners and register their staff; the table below quotes Claude’s announcement on each point.

So if you work for a consultancy or other firm that is a member, ask it to register you. The announcement doesn’t describe another way to book an exam.

Claude certifications at a glance, from Claude's announcement of 23 July 2026, checked 11 October 2026.
Who can take the exams"Exams are available to members of the Claude Partner Network."Claude, 23 July 2026
Cost to join the network"Membership is free."Claude, 23 July 2026
Exam feeNot stated in the announcement.
Format"Every exam is proctored, meaning it is taken under supervision, and delivered through Pearson Professional Assessments."Claude, 23 July 2026
Identity check"test takers must validate their identity before beginning an exam."Claude, 23 July 2026
What you get"Those who pass the exam receive a digital badge through Credly by Pearson."Claude, 23 July 2026
Preparation"Certification preparation courses for each credential are available in the Anthropic Partner Academy."Claude, 23 July 2026

What are the four Claude certifications?

Claude lists four credentials, each for a role:

Claude says: “Every path to getting credentialed starts with a foundation-level certification and advances to the professional-level.”

How do I prepare if my employer isn’t a partner?

You can’t sit the exams, but you can learn the same tools. These are the Anthropic courses we list today, open to anyone:

Anthropic courses we list, open to anyone. Open now, beginner level and lower cost first.
CourseDeliveryCostLevelForHoursCertificate
Claude Code 101AnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerDevelopers and engineers1.5Free badge
Claude Platform 101AnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerDevelopers and engineers1.5Free badge
Claude 101AnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerEveryone, Business professionals2.5Free badge
Introduction to Claude CoworkAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerBusiness professionals, Everyone2.5Free badge
AI Capabilities and LimitationsAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerEveryone3.5Free badge
AI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerEveryone4Free badge
Building with the Claude APIAnthropic on CourseraOnline, self-pacedFreeBeginnerDevelopers and engineers1 week to complete at 10 hours a weekDuration (as stated by provider)No certificate
Prompt Engineering Interactive TutorialAnthropic on GitHubOnline, self-pacedFree to learnSome parts paidBeginnerDevelopers and engineersNot statedNo certificate
Claude Code in ActionAnthropic on CourseraOnline, self-pacedPaid. Price not recorded yetBeginnerDevelopers and engineers1Certificate
Real-World AI with Claude SpecializationAnthropic on CourseraOnline, self-pacedPaid subscription. Price not recorded yetBeginnerEveryone, Business professionals4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a weekDuration (as stated by provider)Professional certificate
Introduction to Model Context ProtocolAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeIntermediateDevelopers and engineers1Free badge
Introduction to agent skillsAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeIntermediateDevelopers and engineers1Certificate not stated
AI Fluency for Small BusinessesAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeIntermediateSmall business owners, Business professionals3.5Free badge
Model Context Protocol: Advanced topicsAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeAdvancedDevelopers and engineers1.5Free badge
AI Fluency for EducatorsAnthropicOnline, self-pacedFreeIntermediateTeachers and educators1.5Free badge

Why do the exams matter to firms?

Claude ties partner status to certification: “Certified practitioner counts determine a firm’s standing in the Claude Partner Network.” So a member firm has a reason to get its staff certified.