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Claude Certified Associate – Foundations
- Provider
- Pearson VUE
- Format
- Multiple-choice and multiple-response, proctored online or at a test center
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60.
- Time limit
- 120 minutes
- Passing score
- 720 on a scaled 100–1,000 range
- Exam fee
- $99 USD
Examination outline
Prompting and Task Execution (14%)
- Create effective prompts for business and technical tasks
- Apply task decomposition techniques to structure complex requests
- Iterate prompts to improve output quality
- Adapt prompting strategies based on task type (analysis, research, drafting, brainstorming)
Output Evaluation and Validation (21%)
- Evaluate Claude-generated outputs for accuracy and completeness
- Identify hallucinations, inconsistencies, and biases in responses
- Apply fact-checking and validation techniques
- Determine when human review or additional verification is required
- Edit, adapt, refine, and compare outputs for the intended audience
- Organize and curate information and select appropriate output formats (artifacts, inline, structured data)
Product and Model Selection (12%)
- Select appropriate Claude product features (Projects, research mode, chat, artifacts)
- Differentiate between Claude model types (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus)
- Align model selection with task requirements (cost, speed, quality)
- Understand and manage context limitations and memory considerations (when to restart, summarize, or persist)
Workflow Integration and Solution Design (16%)
- Apply Claude to analyze requirements and use cases
- Leverage Claude for research, planning, and process optimization
- Use Claude to support solution design, development, and iteration
- Integrate Claude into existing workflows to augment or redesign them
- Communicate Claude's value and limitations to stakeholders
Configuration and Knowledge Management (12%)
- Configure Claude Projects with instructions and knowledge sources
- Manage uploaded knowledge and connectors (e.g., Google Drive, Gmail)
- Create effective system-level instructions
- Inform, maintain, and update Claude configurations, knowledge sources, and instructions
Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use (15%)
- Identify appropriate and inappropriate use cases
- Apply data sensitivity, regulatory, and privacy considerations
- Follow organizational AI policies and governance standards
- Understand the ethical implications of AI usage
Troubleshooting and Optimization (10%)
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues with underperforming prompts or poor outputs
- Adjust approach based on feedback and results
- Optimize workflows for efficiency and effectiveness
Examination sources
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:1, title and version
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:3, Exam Content Outline (Blueprint)
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:4, domain table and detailed objectives
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:5, detailed objectives, domains 3–7
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:3, Exam Details at a Glance
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:8, How the Exam Is Scored
- Claude Certified Associate – Foundations Exam Guide
page:8, Registration and Scheduling
- Certification FAQ
Eligibility and access, partner registration
- Certification FAQ
Eligibility and access, minimum age
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