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  "name": "Claude certification exam facts",
  "description": "The published facts of Anthropic's four Claude Certified exams, as shown on credfarmer.com/certifications. Confirm every fee and policy against the official exam guide before booking.",
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    "name": "Cred Farmer",
    "url": "https://credfarmer.com/",
    "independence": "Independent study platform. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Anthropic or Pearson VUE."
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  "checked_against": "Exam Guide v1.0 (July 2026)",
  "checked_on": "2026-09-17",
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