Compiled 1 July 2026 from Anthropic's before/after FAQs, exam guides (v0.1 → v0.2), and the new Certification Exam Policy (25 June 2026). Independent summary by Agmo Claude — not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Old Skilljar + ProctorFree setup versus the new Pearson VUE platform, live from 30 June 2026.
| Item | ● Before · Skilljar / ProctorFree | ● After · Pearson VUE (30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | $99 | $125 (+26%) |
| Free / discount access | First 5,000 CPN partner attempts free | Discounts scale with CPN tier; bulk voucher storefront in progress |
| Attempts allowed | 1 only, no retakes | Up to 4 per rolling 12 months |
| Retake wait | N/A (no retake path) | 14 days after #1 · 30 after #2 · 90 after #3 |
| Retake cost | N/A | Full exam fee each time |
| Certification validity | No fixed term stated | 12 months from date awarded |
| Recertification | Not clearly defined | Free, non-proctored assessment if on time; lapsed = full re-take |
| Practice exam | Yes — target 900/1000 | None — sample questions with explanations instead |
| Proctoring | ProctorFree | Pearson OnVUE (online) or in-person test center |
| Registration | Log in to Skilljar and launch | Partner Academy → pay → emailed Pearson link → schedule |
| Badge issuance | Issued directly, share on LinkedIn | Claimed via Credly email, then shareable |
| Appeals | Not detailed | 14-day window via Pearson; one question won't flip pass/fail |
| Accommodations | Not detailed | Via Pearson's process, reviewed individually |
| Governance | Informal FAQ only | Formal Certification Exam Policy (25 Jun 2026) |
| Exam content & domains | 5 domains · 6 scenarios · same weightings | Identical — no content changes |
| Exam guide version | v0.1 · 10 Feb 2025 | v0.2 · 30 Jun 2026 |
Note: a rumoured "$49 partner price" appears only on unofficial third-party prep sites, not in any official Anthropic source — treat it as unverified.
A 26% list-price rise, paid in Anthropic Partner Academy before you're sent to Pearson. The old "first 5,000 partner attempts free" model is replaced by discounts tied to your Claude Partner Network tier. A bulk-voucher storefront is "in progress."
Failing used to be final. Now there's a structured path back in — up to 4 attempts per rolling 12 months, at full price each time, with waits that grow after each fail:
Certifications now expire 12 months after you earn them. Renew on time with a free, non-proctored assessment on Partner Academy. Let it lapse and you must retake the full proctored exam at full fee — so diarise the date.
The full-length practice exam (target 900/1000) is gone. The exam guide now ships sample questions with explanations only. The old 8-step prep checklist lost its "Complete the Practice Exam" step — you no longer get a scored dry run, which makes real hands-on prep more important than ever.
Check system requirements first at pearsonvue.com/us/en/anthropic/onvue.html
You see your score on screen right after the exam (online or at a center), and test-center takers also get a printed report. Results are pass/fail only. Pass, and Credly emails you the badge to claim and share on LinkedIn — issued through Credly now, not directly.
The move introduces a standalone Anthropic Certification Exam Policy (dated 25 June 2026) — the program's first formal governance document. The most notable additions:
If you've already been studying, none of your prep is wasted. The exam itself is word-for-word identical — same domains, scenarios, sample questions, and pass bar.
The bar to pass is exactly the same; only the logistics got friendlier (retakes) and stricter (a formal policy, no practice exam). If you were waiting to sit it, there's no reason to wait now.
Written by AK, who scored 822. The six concepts that decide your result, all six scenarios, and the build-it study path.
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Register now — early bird →From 30 June 2026 it's USD $125 (up from $99), paid through Anthropic Partner Academy before you're directed to Pearson VUE to schedule. Partner discounts now scale with your Claude Partner Network tier.
Yes — up to 4 times per rolling 12 months. Waits grow with each fail: 14 days after the first, 30 after the second, 90 after the third. Each retake is the full fee. Previously it was a single attempt with no retake path.
It's valid 12 months from the date you earn it. Renew on time with a free, non-proctored assessment on Partner Academy. If it lapses, you must retake the full proctored exam at full fee.
No. The official practice exam has been removed. The exam guide now includes sample questions with explanations to show format and style, but there's no scored full-length practice run anymore.
If you failed before the move, that attempt is cleared and you can retake on Pearson with no waiting period. If you passed, your certification is valid for 12 months from your original pass date.
No. The five domains, weightings, six scenarios, sample questions, and pass bar (720) are identical. Only the platform, pricing, retake, recertification, and policy details changed — your study prep still fully applies. See our CCA-F study guide.
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