Side by side
| CCAO-F (Associate) | CCDV-F (Developer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Consultants, sellers, delivery leads, ops, project managers | Engineers who build Claude apps |
| Technical level | Limited to moderate technical expertise (per the guide) | Technical |
| Domains | 7 | 8 |
| Fee | $99 USD before partner discounts | $125 USD before partner discounts |
| Pass score | 720 | 720 |
| Questions and time | 60 in 120 minutes | 53 in 120 minutes |
| Exam code | CCAO-F | CCDV-F |
Both exams follow exam guide v1.0, effective July 2026, as checked Oct 17, 2026. CCDV-F facts come from its official exam guide (53 questions, 120 minutes, $ 125).
Who should take CCAO-F
Take CCAO-F if your work is with clients and teams rather than with code. You choose Claude features, write requests, check output, set up Projects, follow policy and explain Claude to stakeholders. The guide does not require coding for this exam.
Who should take CCDV-F
Take CCDV-F if you build applications with Claude. The Developer exam is written for engineers. If your day involves writing and shipping code that calls Claude, it is the closer match.
A simple way to decide
| Your situation | Likely fit |
|---|---|
| You advise clients on Claude and run delivery | CCAO-F |
| You sell Claude-based work and need to speak to the use cases | CCAO-F |
| You manage projects that include Claude | CCAO-F |
| You build and ship Claude apps | CCDV-F |
| You are not sure | Read the seven CCAO-F domains and ask whether they describe your week |
Price and pass score
The $26 gap between $99 and $125 is small next to the hours either exam takes. Both use a 720 pass score. The scales are the same, but the content is different, so a720 on one exam does not tell you how you would score on the other.
Can you take both
This site found no rule against it. Retake limits apply per exam, and failing one does not block the other.
Next
- Read the seven domains: Exam guide
- See the full fee picture: Cost
- Ready to book: Registration