Claude Certified Associate – Foundations (CCAO-F) — Coverage Matrix¶
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| Objective | Learning module(s) | Lab(s) | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain 1 — Prompting and Task Execution (14%) | |||
| CCAO-F-1.1 Write effective prompts for business and technical tasks | 01-clear-direct-instructions.md 03-prompt-fundamentals.md 03-examples-few-shot.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-01-first-claude-interaction |
5: CCAO-F-D1-001, CCAO-F-D1-002, CCAO-F-D1-003, CCAO-F-D1-004, CCAO-F-D1-005 |
| CCAO-F-1.2 Decompose complex requests into structured sub-tasks | 05-task-decomposition-and-chaining.md 02-structure-with-xml-tags.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-12-agentic-task-execution |
5: CCAO-F-D1-006, CCAO-F-D1-007, CCAO-F-D1-008, CCAO-F-D1-009, CCAO-F-D1-010 |
| CCAO-F-1.3 Iterate on prompts to improve output quality | 08-iterating-on-prompts.md 03-prompt-fundamentals.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-16-evaluation-framework |
4: CCAO-F-D1-011, CCAO-F-D1-012, CCAO-F-D1-013, CCAO-F-D1-014 |
| CCAO-F-1.4 Adapt prompting strategy to task type (analysis | 04-reasoning-and-thinking.md 03-examples-few-shot.md 07-system-prompts-and-roles.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-03-structured-outputs |
4: CCAO-F-D1-015, CCAO-F-D1-016, CCAO-F-D1-017, CCAO-F-D1-018 |
| Domain 2 — Output Evaluation and Validation (21%) | |||
| CCAO-F-2.1 Evaluate outputs for accuracy and completeness | 01-why-evaluate.md 02-metrics.md 07-capabilities-and-limitations.md |
lab-04-document-grounded-qa lab-16-evaluation-framework |
5: CCAO-F-D2-001, CCAO-F-D2-002, CCAO-F-D2-003, CCAO-F-D2-004, CCAO-F-D2-005 |
| CCAO-F-2.2 Spot hallucinations | 06-hallucinations.md 05-grounding-and-citations.md 05-responsible-use.md |
lab-04-document-grounded-qa lab-16-evaluation-framework |
5: CCAO-F-D2-006, CCAO-F-D2-007, CCAO-F-D2-008, CCAO-F-D2-009, CCAO-F-D2-010 |
| CCAO-F-2.3 Apply fact-checking and validation techniques | 05-grounding-and-citations.md 06-hallucinations.md 04-grading-methods.md |
lab-04-document-grounded-qa | 5: CCAO-F-D2-011, CCAO-F-D2-012, CCAO-F-D2-013, CCAO-F-D2-014, CCAO-F-D2-015 |
| CCAO-F-2.4 Decide when human review or extra verification is needed | 13-human-oversight.md 05-human-in-the-loop.md |
lab-13-human-in-the-loop | 4: CCAO-F-D2-016, CCAO-F-D2-017, CCAO-F-D2-018, CCAO-F-D2-019 |
| CCAO-F-2.5 Edit | 08-iterating-on-prompts.md 01-clear-direct-instructions.md 04-grading-methods.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-06-model-comparison |
4: CCAO-F-D2-020, CCAO-F-D2-021, CCAO-F-D2-022, CCAO-F-D2-023 |
| CCAO-F-2.6 Curate information and choose output formats (artifacts | 05-artifacts-and-output-formats.md 06-structured-output.md |
lab-03-structured-outputs | 4: CCAO-F-D2-024, CCAO-F-D2-025, CCAO-F-D2-026, CCAO-F-D2-027 |
| Domain 3 — Product and Model Selection (12%) | |||
| CCAO-F-3.1 Choose the right Claude product feature (Projects | 01-product-ecosystem.md 04-projects-and-knowledge.md 05-artifacts-and-output-formats.md |
lab-01-first-claude-interaction lab-04-document-grounded-qa |
4: CCAO-F-D3-001, CCAO-F-D3-002, CCAO-F-D3-003, CCAO-F-D3-004 |
| CCAO-F-3.2 Differentiate Claude model families (Haiku | 02-model-families.md | lab-06-model-comparison | 4: CCAO-F-D3-005, CCAO-F-D3-006, CCAO-F-D3-007, CCAO-F-D3-008 |
| CCAO-F-3.3 Match model choice to cost | 03-model-selection.md 03-cost-optimisation.md |
lab-06-model-comparison lab-17-cost-optimisation |
4: CCAO-F-D3-009, CCAO-F-D3-010, CCAO-F-D3-011, CCAO-F-D3-012 |
| CCAO-F-3.4 Manage context limits and memory (restart | 05-context-windows.md 02-managing-long-context.md 04-memory-and-persistence.md 05-compaction-and-context-editing.md |
lab-05-context-management | 4: CCAO-F-D3-013, CCAO-F-D3-014, CCAO-F-D3-015, CCAO-F-D3-016 |
| Domain 4 — Workflow Integration and Solution Design (16%) | |||
| CCAO-F-4.1 Use Claude to analyse requirements and use cases | 01-solution-design-process.md 07-capabilities-and-limitations.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-04-document-grounded-qa |
5: CCAO-F-D4-001, CCAO-F-D4-002, CCAO-F-D4-003, CCAO-F-D4-004, CCAO-F-D4-005 |
| CCAO-F-4.2 Use Claude for research | 01-product-ecosystem.md 02-workflow-patterns.md 01-solution-design-process.md |
lab-12-agentic-task-execution lab-04-document-grounded-qa |
4: CCAO-F-D4-006, CCAO-F-D4-007, CCAO-F-D4-008, CCAO-F-D4-009 |
| CCAO-F-4.3 Use Claude to support solution design and iteration | 01-solution-design-process.md 02-architecture-patterns.md 08-iterating-on-prompts.md |
lab-12-agentic-task-execution lab-02-prompt-improvement |
4: CCAO-F-D4-010, CCAO-F-D4-011, CCAO-F-D4-012, CCAO-F-D4-013 |
| CCAO-F-4.4 Integrate Claude into existing workflows to augment or redesign them | 01-workflows-vs-agents.md 02-workflow-patterns.md 04-integration-patterns.md 06-connectors-and-integrations.md |
lab-12-agentic-task-execution lab-13-human-in-the-loop |
4: CCAO-F-D4-014, CCAO-F-D4-015, CCAO-F-D4-016, CCAO-F-D4-017 |
| CCAO-F-4.5 Communicate Claude's value and limitations to stakeholders | 06-stakeholder-communication.md 08-business-value-and-roi.md 07-capabilities-and-limitations.md |
lab-06-model-comparison lab-17-cost-optimisation |
4: CCAO-F-D4-018, CCAO-F-D4-019, CCAO-F-D4-020, CCAO-F-D4-021 |
| Domain 5 — Configuration and Knowledge Management (12%) | |||
| CCAO-F-5.1 Configure Projects with instructions and knowledge sources | 04-projects-and-knowledge.md 07-system-prompts-and-roles.md |
lab-04-document-grounded-qa | 4: CCAO-F-D5-001, CCAO-F-D5-002, CCAO-F-D5-003, CCAO-F-D5-004 |
| CCAO-F-5.2 Manage uploaded knowledge and connectors (e.g. Google Drive | 06-connectors-and-integrations.md 04-projects-and-knowledge.md 01-what-is-mcp.md 03-indirect-prompt-injection.md |
lab-09-mcp-fundamentals lab-04-document-grounded-qa |
5: CCAO-F-D5-005, CCAO-F-D5-006, CCAO-F-D5-007, CCAO-F-D5-008, CCAO-F-D5-017 |
| CCAO-F-5.3 Write effective system-level instructions | 07-system-prompts-and-roles.md 02-structure-with-xml-tags.md 06-progressive-disclosure-and-skills.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-03-structured-outputs |
4: CCAO-F-D5-009, CCAO-F-D5-010, CCAO-F-D5-011, CCAO-F-D5-012 |
| CCAO-F-5.4 Maintain and update configurations | 04-projects-and-knowledge.md 09-lifecycle-management.md 08-model-upgrades-and-change-management.md |
lab-04-document-grounded-qa lab-16-evaluation-framework |
4: CCAO-F-D5-013, CCAO-F-D5-014, CCAO-F-D5-015, CCAO-F-D5-016 |
| Domain 6 — Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use (15%) | |||
| CCAO-F-6.1 Distinguish appropriate from inappropriate use cases | 05-responsible-use.md 07-capabilities-and-limitations.md 04-anthropic-safety-approach.md |
lab-13-human-in-the-loop | 5: CCAO-F-D6-001, CCAO-F-D6-002, CCAO-F-D6-003, CCAO-F-D6-004, CCAO-F-D6-005 |
| CCAO-F-6.2 Apply data-sensitivity | 04-data-exfiltration-and-disclosure.md 05-data-governance-and-compliance.md |
lab-15-sensitive-data-protection | 5: CCAO-F-D6-006, CCAO-F-D6-007, CCAO-F-D6-008, CCAO-F-D6-009, CCAO-F-D6-010 |
| CCAO-F-6.3 Follow organisational AI policy and governance standards | 12-ai-governance.md 14-enterprise-deployment-controls.md |
lab-15-sensitive-data-protection lab-20-secure-enterprise-architecture |
5: CCAO-F-D6-011, CCAO-F-D6-012, CCAO-F-D6-013, CCAO-F-D6-014, CCAO-F-D6-015 |
| CCAO-F-6.4 Understand the ethical implications of AI use | 04-anthropic-safety-approach.md 05-responsible-use.md 13-human-oversight.md |
lab-13-human-in-the-loop | 5: CCAO-F-D6-016, CCAO-F-D6-017, CCAO-F-D6-018, CCAO-F-D6-019, CCAO-F-D6-020 |
| Domain 7 — Troubleshooting and Optimization (10%) | |||
| CCAO-F-7.1 Diagnose and fix underperforming prompts or poor outputs | 08-iterating-on-prompts.md 06-diagnosing-failures.md prompts-and-outputs.md |
lab-02-prompt-improvement lab-16-evaluation-framework |
6: CCAO-F-D7-001, CCAO-F-D7-002, CCAO-F-D7-003, CCAO-F-D7-004, CCAO-F-D7-005, CCAO-F-D7-014 |
| CCAO-F-7.2 Adjust approach based on feedback and results | 08-iterating-on-prompts.md 05-ab-testing-and-iteration.md |
lab-16-evaluation-framework lab-02-prompt-improvement |
5: CCAO-F-D7-006, CCAO-F-D7-007, CCAO-F-D7-008, CCAO-F-D7-009, CCAO-F-D7-015 |
| CCAO-F-7.3 Optimise workflows for efficiency and effectiveness | 03-cost-optimisation.md 02-managing-long-context.md 02-workflow-patterns.md |
lab-17-cost-optimisation lab-05-context-management |
5: CCAO-F-D7-010, CCAO-F-D7-011, CCAO-F-D7-012, CCAO-F-D7-013, CCAO-F-D7-016 |
Fully covered objectives: 30 / 30