New guides: OpenAI, Claude and AI consulting
OpenAI certification for individuals: which route can you take?
Compare OpenAI Academy, OpenAI Certified and partner learning for individuals. Understand free access, Plus, employer requirements and available outcomes.
OpenAI PartnerU access: how the organizational route works
Understand OpenAI PartnerU access through an organization. Check learner accounts, available courses, badges and the Timo practitioner application process.
A practical ChatGPT learning path without coding
Learn ChatGPT without coding through a practical weekly-update project. Follow a four-stage plan with source checks, review steps and repeatable work evidence.
Turn an OpenAI badge into a work portfolio someone can review
Turn an OpenAI badge into a useful work portfolio. Follow an original project brief, evaluation rubric and evidence checklist to show how you apply the skill.
Claude Partner Network for Small Consultancies
Prepare a consultancy application for the Anthropic Partner Network. Check current business criteria, team readiness and the difference from learner access.
CCAO-F mock exam preview: three practice questions with worked answers
Try three original CCAO-F practice questions with worked answers and realistic alternatives. Use a review method to plan your Associate Foundations preparation.
CCDV-F mock exam preview: developer questions with explanations
Work through three original CCDV-F practice questions on tool calls, structured output and failure handling. Review each answer and plan a test harness.
CCAR-F mock exam preview: architecture questions with worked answers
Try three original CCAR-F practice questions on agent architecture, context and tool boundaries. Review alternatives and improve your design reasoning.
CCAR-P mock exam preview: enterprise architecture scenarios
Work through three original CCAR-P practice questions on governance, integration and operating ownership, with explanations and an enterprise decision review.
Guides
Register without a partner employer
Who can register and the routes that exist, including applying to join Timo Labs.
Claude certification prices in 2026
See what Anthropic charges per exam and what Timo Platform membership includes.
Choose between CCAO-F, CCDV-F, CCAR-F and CCAR-P
Match the certification to your current work.
When Claude certification is worth it
Use the credential when a role, employer or client values current Claude certification.
How long the certification lasts
Twelve months, and renewing on time is free. A lapsed credential costs a full exam fee again.
Who can take the exam
There is no experience prerequisite. The restriction sits at registration.
Certification without writing code
CCAO-F is the track built for business and knowledge-work professionals.
Who is hiring certified architects
Where the demand comes from and how far the credential moves a hiring decision.
Architect certification without a partner company
How to earn CCAR-F or CCAR-P when your employer is not in the Claude Partner Network.
Moving from IT into applied AI with Claude: skills, transition plan and the first 30 days
A practical transition plan for IT professionals, covering applied-AI skills, evidence to build and the first 30 days after certification.
Claude certification readiness checklist
A role-based checklist for choosing study topics, judging practice material and deciding whether you are ready to book a Claude certification exam.
Employer sponsorship, team cohorts and study groups for Claude certification
Practical guidance for requesting employer sponsorship, running a team cohort and organising a work-focused study group.
Analysing a document-heavy business workflow with Claude
A five-stage method for scoping a document workflow, preparing inputs, extracting evidence, reviewing results and handing off a repeatable record.
Claude portfolio and work samples: projects that show applied judgement
Four portfolio projects, a student evidence rubric and role-specific work samples that a reviewer can inspect.
Certification prices
| Certification | Best for | Anthropic's exam fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCAO-F Associate Foundations | Business and knowledge work | $99 | Apply to join |
| CCDV-F Developer Foundations | Claude applications and agents | $125 | Apply to join |
| CCAR-F Architect Foundations | First production Claude systems | $125 | Apply to join |
| CCAR-P Architect Professional | Enterprise Claude architecture | $175 | Apply to join |
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Timo Platform membership includes Timo assessments, practical tests, badges and mock exams, Claude and OpenAI practitioner tracks, and profile and enterprise project features as they become available.
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