Claude Certified Developer – Foundations (CCDV-F) – 5 Test
This course runs for 4h 13m. It is taught by Siddharth Sharma | Microsoft Certified Trainer, published by Udemy, and was released on 2026-09-02. The course taught in en-US and includes exercise files.
Course Overview
This course prepares developers and technical professionals for the Claude Certified Developer – Foundations (CCDV-F) certification exam. It covers mastery of the Claude API, AI agents, MCP servers, Claude Code, tools, and security best practices. The course includes domain-weighted lessons aligned with the official exam guide and provides 5 full-length timed practice tests to benchmark readiness.
Key Takeaways
Master Claude API, prompt engineering, and context design for production-ready applications.
Design and build AI agents and workflows using Claude Agent SDK and agentic design patterns.
Use Claude Code for developer workflows and configuration management.
Implement tools and MCP servers to extend Claude’s capabilities.
Apply security best practices including guardrails and identity/key management.
Prepare for the CCDV-F exam with domain-weighted lessons and practice tests.
Understand core LLM fundamentals and technical concepts.
Debug, evaluate, and troubleshoot Claude-powered applications.
Select appropriate Claude models and manage cost/token usage.
Practice exam-format multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.
Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge in Python is recommended.
Basic understanding of LLMs, prompting, and AI applications is recommended.
Target Learners
This course is designed for AI engineers and software developers with 1–5 years of professional experience and at least 6 months of hands-on work with Claude or comparable LLM systems. Learners should be comfortable with Python or TypeScript and REST APIs/CLI tools. It is suitable for those seeking a structured, exam-focused path to build real Claude-powered applications and earn the CCDV-F credential. It is not intended for complete programming beginners.