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Claude Architect Foundations (CCA-F)vsClaude Architect Professional (CCA-P)

A definitive 2026 technical and career comparison between Anthropic Claude Certified Architect – Foundations and Anthropic Claude Certified Architect: Professional.

Updated: April 2026
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Claude Architect Foundations (CCA-F)

Foundations Exam

Core Domains

  • Agentic Architecture
  • Claude Code Workflows
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Context & Reliability
4.9(920 reviews)
15.4K+learners
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Claude Architect Professional (CCA-P)

Professional Level

Core Domains

  • Multi-Cloud Strategy
  • Trust & Safety / Auditing
  • High-Scale Orchestration
  • Tiered Economic Modeling
4.8(150 reviews)
4.2K+learners

Feature Matrix

CriteriaClaude Architect Foundations (CCA-F)Claude Architect Professional (CCA-P)
Cost (Exam Fee)$99.00Free / NAWinner
DifficultyIntermediateExpert
Target Salary$155,000.00 - $225,000.00$160,000.00 - $250,000.00
Duration120 minsN/A
Questions60N/A
Target Roles
EngineerArchitectTPMPMPractitionerSpecialistResearcherConsultantManagerExecutiveSecurity & Governance
EngineerArchitectSpecialistResearcherData ScientistSecurity & Governance
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