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How to Schedule the Claude Certified Architect Exam

Register and pay on the Anthropic Partner Academy through your organization, then use the confirmation email to create a Pearson VUE account and book a date, either online or at a test center. The fee is $125 per attempt, and you can move or cancel the booking up to 24 hours before.

Published 10-26-2026 · CCA Prep Studio

Step by step

  • Open the exam's certification page on the Anthropic Partner Academy. Access is through the Claude Partner Network (who can take the exam).
  • Read the exam guide, the certification terms and the exam policy before you register.
  • Register and check out. The price shown reflects any discount for your organization's partner tier.
  • Follow the confirmation email to create your Pearson VUE account, then sign in to schedule.
  • Pick a date and choose online proctoring or a Pearson VUE test center.

If you're looking for how to schedule the "Cloud Certified Architect" exam, this is the one; the official code is CCAR-F.

Before you book

  • ID: bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID. The name must match your registration exactly; ask Anthropic's certification support to fix a name before you schedule.
  • Accommodations: if you need them, get them approved by Pearson VUE first, then book.
  • Timing: pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice exam. Our 2-week study plan ends with two.

Changing, missing or retaking

You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment. Changes inside 24 hours, a no-show or arriving too late all cost you the fee, and you register again. If you don't pass, waiting periods apply before you can retake. Cost and retake rules, or the full exam guide.

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