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Claude Certified Architect (CCAR-F) Exam Prep Sprint

Two weeks of guided prep, six live office hours and your $125 certification exam, all included.

A two-week sprint led by Akshit Kandi. Hosted by SkySync, in partnership with ForwardShare.

  • Agentic Architecture
  • Claude Code
  • Prompting
  • Tools & MCP
  • Context
Akshit Kandi

Led by

Akshit Kandi

Founder & CEO, SkySync · Ex-Senior PM, Salesforce

2 weeksDuration
6Live office hours
$125Exam included
$25Until Nov 30

Why this sprint

Pass CCAR-F. Become eligible for paid client work.

Anthropic opens this exam only to people at Claude partner organizations. SkySync is a Certified Services Partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, so this sprint is your way in. You get a study plan, a clear read on where you’re weakest, and live help when you get stuck.

  • Get exam-ready. Score 80% or higher on a full-length timed mock and know your gaps area by area.
  • Take the exam, included. Register by Mon, Nov 30 and your $125 exam is covered.
  • Study on your schedule. About five hours a week, with every office hour recorded.
  • Open the door to client work. Pass, and you’re eligible to join the Claude Architect Network.

$25 with the exam included ends Mon, Nov 30. From Dec 1 it’s $250, and the exam is $125.

The exam

What’s on the exam

Claude Certified Architect – Foundations covers five areas. The sprint’s study plan follows the same weights.

27%

Agentic architecture and orchestrationDesigning agents that plan, use tools and hand off work

20%

Claude Code configuration and workflowsSetting up Claude Code for real projects

20%

Prompt engineering and structured outputGetting reliable, well-formed answers

18%

Tool design and MCP integrationConnecting Claude to the systems you already use

15%

Context management and reliabilityKeeping long tasks accurate

60

Scenario-based questions120 minutes · passing score 720 · online or at a test center

Office hours

Six live office hours. Join any of them.

Open Q&A with Akshit and the SkySync team, 90 minutes each. They’re optional and recorded, so you can catch up on any you miss.

Launch sessionHow the sprint, the exam and the Network work
Office hour 2Open Q&A and help with registration
Office hour 3Open Q&A and mock exam review
Office hour 4Open Q&A and study strategy
Office hour 5Open Q&A and exam-day prep
Final office hourLast day to claim your included exam

The path

Seven steps from prep to the Network

Step 1PrepareStudy with the free Anthropic Academy courses and the official sample questions.In the sprint
Step 2Readiness checkScore 80% or higher on a full-length timed mock.In the sprint
Step 3SkySync emailRequest it once you pass the readiness check.In the sprint
Step 4RegisterSign up in Partner Academy by Mon, Nov 30 to claim your included exam.By Mon, Nov 30
Step 5ScheduleBook with Pearson VUE, online or at a test center.After you register
Step 6Sit the examYour registered name has to match your photo ID.After you register
Step 7Join the NetworkClaim your Credly badge and submit your Network profile.After you pass

After you pass

The Claude Architect Network

Run by SkySync in partnership with ForwardShare, the Network matches certified architects to client projects as Forward Deployed Engineers, often alongside Salesforce Agentforce and Data Cloud work.

Eligible for client projects

Passing makes you eligible. Matches depend on each client’s needs and on your skills, experience and availability.

Work on your terms

Projects are contract-based and paid per engagement, so you choose what you take on.

ICP

Who this program is for

01 Engineers building with Claude You design and ship apps and agents, and want a credential that says so.
02 Future Forward Deployed Engineers You want to work on client projects through the Claude Architect Network.
03 Builders who want a deadline You’ve meant to take the exam. Two weeks and an included exam get it done.

New to coding? Start with the free Anthropic Academy courses, then join a later sprint.

Before you start

What you’ll need

Experience

Hands-on software or solutions engineering

Claude basics

Some familiarity with Claude, APIs and tool use

Claude Code

Access to Claude Code for the hands-on practice

Photo ID

Age 18+ with a valid government-issued photo ID

What’s included

Everything in your seat

Prep sprint

$250$25

Two weeks of guided, self-paced prep with six live 90-minute office hours, Mon, Nov 16 to Mon, Nov 30.

Certification exam

$125Included

Your Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCAR-F) exam, covered by SkySync’s partner program when you register by Mon, Nov 30.

  • ✓
    Your $125 certification exam

    The CCAR-F exam itself, included when you register by Mon, Nov 30

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    Six live office hours

    A launch session plus five more, all recorded

  • ✓
    A study plan

    Built on the free Anthropic Academy courses

  • ✓
    A gap analysis

    From the official sample questions and a timed mock

  • ✓
    Your exam-day plan

    Registration, Pearson VUE booking and a checklist

  • ✓
    A path into the Network

    SkySync email, Credly badge and a ready profile

Your facilitator

Learn from Akshit Kandi

Akshit Kandi

Akshit Kandi

Lead Expert · Claude Certified Architect Exam Prep

Akshit leads SkySync, a Certified Services Partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network. Before SkySync he spent eight years at Salesforce, where he built Agentforce as a Senior PM. SkySync has already taken 180+ candidates through this exam path.

PreviouslySalesforcePurdue University

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Anything else? Bring it to the launch session on Mon, Nov 16.

What is the CCAR-F exam?

CCAR-F is Anthropic’s Claude Certified Architect – Foundations exam. It has 60 scenario-based questions in 120 minutes, a passing score of 720, and covers five areas: agentic architecture, Claude Code, prompt engineering and structured output, tool design and MCP, and context management.

Is the certification exam really included?

Yes, the CCAR-F exam itself ($125), when you register in Partner Academy by Mon, Nov 30, 2026. SkySync’s partner program covers the $125 exam fee until then, so your seat comes with the exam. After Nov 30, the exam is $125.

Why do I need SkySync to take the exam?

Anthropic opens this exam only to people at Claude partner organizations. SkySync is a Certified Services Partner, so once you pass the readiness check, you get a SkySync email to register with.

What is the readiness check?

A score of 80% or higher on a full-length timed mock: 60 questions in 120 minutes. Passing it is what lets you request your SkySync email and register.

Can I take the exam online?

Yes. You book with Pearson VUE, either online through OnVUE or at a test center. Bring any setup questions to an office hour.

Does passing guarantee client work?

No. Passing makes you eligible to join the Claude Architect Network and be matched to client projects. Matches depend on each client’s needs and on your skills, experience and availability. Projects are contract-based and paid per engagement.

Do I have to attend the office hours?

No. They’re optional. Join any of the six when you want help, and watch the recording if you can’t make it. Each one is posted in the program within 24 hours.

How much time should I plan for?

About five hours a week, mostly self-study and timed mock exams. The office hours are on top of that, if you want them.

What does the $25 cover?

Your seat in the sprint: six live office hours and their recordings, a study plan, a gap analysis, an exam-day plan and goal tracking on AchieveOS. Register for the exam by Nov 30 and the $125 exam is included too. The $25 price ends Mon, Nov 30. From Dec 1 the sprint is $250 and the exam is $125.

Is this program run by Anthropic?

No. It’s hosted by SkySync, a Certified Services Partner in Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, in partnership with ForwardShare. The exam itself is Anthropic’s.

Hosted by SkySync in partnership with ForwardShare. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. Claude and Claude Certified Architect are trademarks of Anthropic.

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