Official CCAR-F preparation resources
| Resource | Best for |
|---|---|
| Anthropic Academy | Free structured courses; the official preparation path |
| Agent SDK docs | Domain 1 — subagents, permissions, sessions, hooks |
| Claude Code docs | Domain 3 — memory, settings, hooks, headless mode |
| Tool use docs | Domain 2 — the protocol, schemas, tool_choice |
| MCP documentation | Domain 2 — primitives, transports, lifecycle |
| Structured outputs | Domain 4 — schemas, strict, limits |
| Context editing · Prompt caching | Domain 5 — the two levers that matter |
| Pearson VUE — Anthropic | Scheduling, retake policy, exam logistics |
This is an independent study guide, not an official Anthropic publication. Exam blueprints change; confirm the current domain weights and format against the official exam guide before you sit.
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