This study guide for Anthropic's CCA-001 exam, launched March 2026, prepares candidates to build production AI systems with Claude. It details the exam structure, domains, scenarios, and a practical preparation path, covering concepts that challenge most candidates.
The author developed a 100-question scenario-driven mock exam for the Claude Certified Architect (CCA) Foundations exam, addressing the lack of quality free practice material. It focuses on real-world judgment calls and trade-offs in AI system design, covering all five domains with detailed explanations.
The new AI-901 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals beta exam represents a significant shift from its predecessor, requiring a deeper understanding of the AI stack. It focuses on building and consuming AI models, deploying them within Microsoft Foundry, managing prompts, and monitoring performance, making Python skills essential.
The author details their journey and study tactics for successfully passing Anthropic's Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (CCA-F) exam. The content emphasizes structural thinking for agentic AI architecture over mere prompt engineering.
The author describes how they passed the AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam in just two weeks, using only free resources while working full-time. The article details their realistic study approach to achieving this certification.