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Claude Certified Associate prep in St. LouisGet Claude certified without writing code.

Prep for the Claude Certified Associate exam, built for people who use Claude every day but don't program.

Exam
CCAO-F
Exam fee
$99
Coding
None required
Valid for
12 months
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The Claude Certified Associate (CCAO-F) is Anthropic's certification for business and non-technical professionals who use Claude in their daily work. It costs $99, needs a passing score of 720, takes 120 minutes, requires no coding, and stays valid for 12 months. MARKDOWNSTL runs in-person prep in downtown St. Louis.

Who it's for

The Associate is Anthropic's certification for business and non-technical professionals using Claude for daily productivity and workflows. It's the credential that shows a client the person on their account actually knows how to use AI well.

Client-facing staff
Account managers, advisors, and consultants whose clients ask how AI is used on their work.
Operations and finance
People turning repetitive reports, research, and reviews into reliable Claude workflows.
Marketing and sales
Teams drafting, researching, and analyzing with Claude who need a consistent standard for review.

How prep works here

In-person sessions at 1226 Olive St, built around the work you already do. You practice on real tasks from your role, learn where Claude is strong and where a person has to check it, and finish with timed practice for the exam.

Questions

Do I need a technical background?
No. The Associate is written for business and non-technical professionals. No coding is required.
How much does the exam cost?
$99, paid to Anthropic, before any partner-tier discount. You need 720 to pass and have 120 minutes.
Can I take a Claude certification as an individual?
Only through an organization. Exams are open to people at organizations in the Claude Partner Network, registering with a company email address. Personal email addresses aren't accepted. Partner Network membership is free for organizations that bring Claude to market, so if your company isn't a partner yet, that's the first step. You also need to be at least 18.
How is the exam delivered?
Through Pearson VUE, online proctored or at a test center. Questions are multiple choice and scenario-based multiple response.
Does the certification expire?
Yes. Claude certifications are valid for 12 months from the date you earn them.

Get your team's client-facing people certified first.