Official CCAO-F preparation resources
| Resource | Best for |
|---|---|
| Anthropic Academy | Free structured courses; the official preparation path for every certification |
| Claude Help Center | Domains 3 and 5 — Projects, features, plans and what each one does |
| Anthropic Usage Policy | Domain 6 — prohibited uses and the high-risk categories requiring human review |
| Privacy Center | Domain 6 — how data is handled on consumer versus commercial plans |
| Prompt engineering guide | Domain 1 — the techniques, in the order to apply them |
| Reducing hallucinations | Domain 2 — the six techniques for making output checkable |
| Choosing a model | Domain 3 — the capability, speed and cost trade-off |
| Pearson VUE — Anthropic | Scheduling, retake policy and exam-day logistics |
This is an independent study guide, not an official Anthropic publication. Exam blueprints and product details change; confirm the current domain weights and format against the official exam guide before you sit.
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