Claude Partner Network & Exam Access
Access path: Partner Network registration (steps 1–2 of the exam onboarding flow)
Steps 1–2 require an organisation. Step 3 (Academy) is open to everyone — do not wait on partner approval to start studying.
Step 1 — Join Claude Partner Network
- Read Claude Partner Network announcement
- Apply at partner network URL (linked from announcement)
- Entity type confirmed (company or registered consultancy/freelancer entity qualifies)
- Application submitted
- Approval received (typical ~2 weeks)
Notes: Free to join. Any org bringing Claude to market qualifies.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Application date | |
| Approval date | |
| Org name |
Step 2 — Get exam access on Skilljar
- Log in to anthropic.skilljar.com
- Submit CCA-F access request form (available after partner approval or when seats open)
- Exam access granted
- Download Official Exam Guide PDF
- Confirm pricing: $99 standard / free for first 5,000 partner employees
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Access request date | |
| Access granted date | |
| Fee paid (if applicable) |
Step 3–6 — Cross-reference
| Step | Action | Doc |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Complete Academy courses | 01-skilljar-academy-checklist |
| 4 | Build 2–3 projects | ../p4-claude-code-workflow, ../p5-custom-mcp-server |
| 5 | Practice exam 900+ | 04-practice-exam-tracker |
| 6 | Sit proctored exam | 06-exam-day-checklist |
Post-certification
- Badge listed in Anthropic Partner Directory
- Valid 6 months from pass date — plan recertification (~$198/year if maintaining continuously)
- Record pass date: ___