How to Become a Claude Architect
Master Claude Code, Agent SDK, Claude API, and Model Context Protocol. Based on the official Claude Certified Architect exam guide, rebuilt for self-learners who want the knowledge without needing a partner badge.
chapters
- 01
Part 1: What You Are Walking Into
Understand the Claude Certified Architect exam, why you do not need the certificate, and what skills this course will teach you.
4 min read - 02
Part 2: Agentic Architecture & Orchestration
The most heavily weighted domain at 27%. Master agentic loops, multi-agent orchestration, hooks, decomposition strategies, and session management.
8 min read - 03
Part 3: Tool Design & MCP Integration
Worth 18% of the exam. Master tool descriptions, structured errors, tool distribution, MCP server configuration, and built-in tools.
7 min read - 04
Part 4: Claude Code Configuration & Workflows
Worth 20% of the exam. Master the CLAUDE.md hierarchy, custom skills, path-specific rules, plan mode, iterative refinement, and CI/CD integration.
7 min read - 05
Part 5: Prompt Engineering & Structured Output
Worth 20% of the exam. Master explicit criteria, few-shot prompting, tool_use with JSON schemas, validation loops, batch processing, and multi-instance review.
6 min read - 06
Part 6: Context Management & Reliability
Worth 15% of the exam. The smallest domain, but mistakes here cascade into every other domain. Master context preservation, escalation, error propagation, and provenance.
5 min read - 07
Part 7: Build Exercises & Resources
Capstone projects that tie all five domains together, plus every resource you need to go deeper.
8 min read