Official CCDV-F preparation resources
| Resource | Best for |
|---|---|
| Anthropic Academy | The official preparation path, free |
| Messages API reference | Domain 1 — request and response shape, every parameter |
| Errors · Rate limits | Domain 1 — retry policy and the rate-limit headers |
| Choosing a model | Domain 2 — the capability, speed and cost trade-off |
| Prompt caching · Batches | Domain 2 — the two biggest cost levers |
| Building effective agents | Domain 3 — the canonical source for the five workflow patterns |
| Agent SDK | Domain 3 — the agent loop as a library |
| Structured outputs | Domain 4 — schemas, strict, limits |
| Tool use · MCP docs | Domain 5 — the protocol and building a server |
| Mitigating jailbreaks | Domain 6 — direct and indirect injection defences |
| Claude Code docs | Domain 7 — keep it brief, it is 3.1% |
| Developing tests | Domain 8 — eval design and grading methods |
| Pearson VUE — Anthropic | Scheduling and exam-day logistics |
This is an independent study guide, not an official Anthropic publication. Exam blueprints and API details change; confirm the current domain weights and format against the official exam guide before you sit.
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