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Questions, answered plainly.
Everything people ask us before and after paying. If something is missing, email poorna@timolabs.dev and we will add it.
The certification
Is this an official Anthropic certification?
Yes. Anthropic defines and issues the certification, Pearson VUE runs the exam and Credly issues the badge. TIMO Labs provides the training and the exam access. The credential you receive is the same one anyone else with that certification holds.
Which certifications can I take?
All four: CCAO-F for business roles ($99 exam fee), CCDV-F for developers ($125), CCAR-F for architects ($125) and CCAR-P for senior architects ($175). Every track costs the same $500 with us.
How long is the exam?
All four exams run 120 minutes through Pearson VUE, online with a proctor or at a test centre. You need a scaled score of 720 out of 1,000 to pass.
How long does the credential last?
Twelve months from the date you pass. After that you sit the exam again to keep it current.
Where does the badge come from?
Credly issues a digital badge automatically after a pass, on Anthropic's authority. Anyone you send it to can verify it.
Paying and registering
Why does it cost $500 when the exam fee is $99 to $175?
The exam fee is one part of the $500. The rest covers the training, a reviewed practical project, up to five guided hours one to one, four to six mock exams and the readiness review. It also covers the exam access itself, which individuals cannot buy directly today.
Can I register for the exam myself instead?
Only if your employer is in the Claude Partner Network. Anthropic requires a work email on a recognised company domain and rejects personal addresses at checkout. Public self-service registration has not opened.
Do I have to choose my track before I pay?
No. Pay first, then choose on the confirmation page. You can change track any time before we book your exam.
How do I pay?
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe. One payment, no subscription, no instalments to manage.
Are there any other costs?
Not for your first attempt. A retake costs Anthropic's exam fee for your track, and renewal after 12 months costs the fee again.
The training
How long does it take?
Most people finish in two to four weeks, depending on how you perform in the mock exams. There are no cohort dates and no fixed start. You begin the moment your payment goes through.
What are the five guided hours?
One-to-one time you book when you want it, in blocks as small as thirty minutes. People use them for project review, for exam strategy and for the parts of the syllabus that did not land.
What is the practical project?
One build that matches your track, drawn from enterprise work: a support agent with approval steps, a document extraction workflow, an automated code review setup or an MCP integration. We review it and comment on it.
What is the readiness review?
Four to six mock exams under real conditions plus a look at your project. We book your official exam once you clear it. That is the whole point of holding the booking back.
Do I need to know how to code?
For CCAO-F, no. For CCDV-F, CCAR-F and CCAR-P, yes. The developer and architect exams assume you work with APIs and systems.
Results, refunds and afterwards
Do you guarantee that I will pass?
No. Anthropic sets the exam and decides the result. We hold back your exam booking until you clear the mock exams, which is the only honest thing we can do about your odds.
What happens if I fail?
You keep the training, the project review and any unused guided hours. Anthropic requires 14 days before a second attempt, 30 before a third and 90 before a fourth, with four attempts maximum per rolling 12 months. A retake costs Anthropic's exam fee.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Ask within seven days and you get the full $500 back, as long as you have not used a guided hour or booked the exam.
Do you help me find work afterwards?
We list you to employers who ask us for Claude-certified people, for full-time roles or contract work. The employer pays our fee. We do not promise an interview or a job.
Can my employer pay for this?
Yes. Ask us for an invoice before you pay and we will raise one in your company's name.
Get certified through TIMO Labs
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