Claude Certified Associate - Foundations
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Entry point to Anthropic's Claude certification family, validating foundational knowledge of working with Claude. One of four live Claude certifications as of July 2026, registered through the Anthropic Academy and proctored by Pearson VUE.
What you'll prove
- Apply foundational concepts for working effectively with Claude
- Use prompting fundamentals appropriate to business and technical tasks
- Identify appropriate Claude capabilities for common use cases
Frequently asked
How much does the Claude Certified Associate exam cost?
The Associate - Foundations exam costs $99 USD, the lowest fee in Anthropic's four-exam certification family.
What Claude certifications exist in 2026?
Four are live as of July 2026: Claude Certified Associate - Foundations ($99), Claude Certified Developer - Foundations ($125), Claude Certified Architect - Foundations ($125), and Claude Certified Architect - Professional ($175).