Claude Certified Developer - Foundations exam-day guide
Claude Certified Developer - Foundations · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original physical ID whose name matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted for your region and whether a secondary ID is required.
Appointment confirmation
Have your registration/order number, the exact start time, time zone, and the delivery mode (test center or online-proctored) saved offline on your phone and printed.
Platform login verified
Log into the testing platform at least 24 hours ahead and confirm the password works. Do a password reset then, not on exam morning.
System readiness check
If you are testing online, run the provider's system test in advance: camera, microphone, browser version, and bandwidth. Confirm the minimum requirements with the provider.
Quiet, well-lit room with a clear desk
For online-proctored delivery, remove papers, books, and extra devices from the desk and ensure the room can be scanned by camera. Confirm the exact room requirements with the provider.
Charged laptop plus power cable
Start at 100% and stay plugged in. Have a phone hotspot ready as a backup connection, but keep the phone out of reach during the exam unless the proctor instructs otherwise.
Approved scratch materials
Scratch paper, whiteboards, and pens are often restricted or must be shown to the proctor and destroyed afterward. Confirm with the provider what is allowed before you sit down.
Pre-approved accommodations
Extra time or other accommodations usually must be requested and approved in advance. Confirm the deadline and approval status with the provider; you generally cannot request them on exam day.
Exam blueprint in hand
Know the domains and their weightings so you can allocate review time and flag weak areas. Bring a one-page summary of your own notes for the final review.
Arrival buffer
Plan to arrive or log in 30 minutes early for ID checks and setup. Check the route or the room setup the day before so the buffer is realistic.
Plan the day
Reconfirm the appointment time, time zone, delivery mode, and ID requirements with the provider. Run the system test if you are testing online. Take one timed practice set to calibrate your pace; spend the remaining time on weak blueprint domains and stop opening new topics.
Prepare your ID, confirmation number, and login offline. Clear the test room and desk, charge all devices, and confirm your backup internet. Do a light review of your summary sheet only. Get a full night's sleep; late-night cramming is a net loss.
Eat a normal meal and hydrate. Review only your one-page summary. Log in or arrive early, complete ID verification and the room scan, and keep your phone away. Close other applications and browser tabs before you start.
Read the instructions and confirm the number of questions, time limit, and whether multiple answers can be correct. Note the time at which you must finish, and write down the midpoint as a pacing checkpoint.
Answer every question, since unanswered items typically score as wrong. Flag uncertain ones and move on; return to them after a first pass. Watch for 'select all that apply' wording. If you run out of time, make sure every item has a response before the clock ends.
Review flagged items only, and do not change answers without a concrete reason. Submit deliberately and wait for the confirmation screen before closing the browser.
Contact the proctor or support line immediately through the channel shown on screen, get a case or ticket number, and do not restart on your own. Ask the provider how the incident is handled for your attempt.
Rules to check
Present valid government-issued photo ID matching your registered name; if the names differ, resolve it with the provider before exam day, since on-the-day fixes are often impossible.
Keep only approved items at your desk. No phones, smart watches, second monitors, notes, or other people in the room unless the provider explicitly permits them.
Do not leave the camera view, mute yourself, or take unscheduled breaks unless the proctor authorizes it. Confirm the break policy with the provider in advance.
The exam content is confidential. Do not record, screenshot, copy, or discuss specific questions afterward; doing so can void your result.
Confirm the scoring model and passing score with the provider before you test. Many certification exams use a scaled score rather than a raw percentage, so a simple count of correct answers may not predict your result.
Accommodations must be approved before exam day. Request them as early as possible and verify the approval is attached to your appointment.
If you need to reschedule or cancel, check the provider's deadline and any fee; late changes may forfeit part or all of the fee.
After the exam, check the delivery timeline for your score report and the retake policy; both vary by provider, so confirm them instead of assuming.