First Cohort Starts November 120 Intensive Spots

Make 2027 the year you become the AI expert in the room.

Prep for the Claude Certified Architect exam in plain English, with people who've passed it. Start free, or go all in with the Intensive Bootcamp.

The CCAF Success Bootcamp is run on Skool.

The three founders, left to right: Alice, Shin, and Anita

Alice Bazdikian

A non-techie who lives in Claude Code every day running her SMB AI consulting business. Passed the CCAF on her first try with no coding background. Her mission: AI that adds real business value. No hype allowed.

Shin Lee

A former data scientist who built AI solutions in corporate settings and was a lead teacher at a tech bootcamp. Now an AI educator, she helps people overcome AI FOMO and create real business value.

Anita Ortiz Lubke

A non-techie who picked up Claude Code in February and now builds AI solutions for clients. Founder of Shift Smart AI, a training and consulting agency. Shift Smart AI is Certified in the Claude Partner Network.

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Choose your path

Monthly · On Skool · Cancel anytime

Self-Study

A clear path you follow at your own pace.

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Step-by-step study roadmap
  • Plain-English video lessons
  • Claude Study Cards
  • Practice exams
  • Questions answered within 24 hours

Best for: You want a clear path and like to study on your own.

$49/month

Billed monthly

Join Now on Skool: Self-Study

Guided Preparation

Structure, live help, and someone keeping you on track.

Everything in Self-Study, plus:

  • Weekly live Q&A calls
  • Accountability check-ins

Best for: You want structure and help getting unstuck.

$89/month

Billed monthly

Join Now on Skool: Guided Preparation

One-time payment · No subscription

The Intensive starts November 1. Miss it, and the next cohort doesn't open until February 1, 2027.

Self-Study and Guided are open anytime.

Technical, or not ready to commit? Start free.

Join our free Skool community for the discussion thread, free study resources, and exam checklists.

Join Free on Skool

Do the work. If you don't pass, come back free.

Intensive members who don't pass on their first try can join the next cohort at no cost. To qualify:

  • Show up to every live session
  • Put in the work and complete the practice exams
  • Send us your Pearson VUE score report

Your free spot is for the very next cohort only. It can't be pushed to a later one, because momentum matters. Details on our "pass or come back free" policy will be published when the program launches.

The exam fee is not included on any plan. We do not guarantee you will pass.

Pass. Then put it to work.

Intensive grads can apply to join Shift Smart AI as an Architect Partner. Shift Smart AI is Certified in the Claude Partner Network.

How it works

  1. Prepare with the Intensive Bootcamp
  2. Apply to join Shift Smart AI's Architect bench
  3. Test when you're ready

What you get

  • Anthropic Academy training paths
  • Product update calls on what just shipped
  • Real client work delivered through Shift Smart AI, with a revenue share
  • A growing bench of certified architects to learn from and work with

The details, in plain English

  • You stay independent. Find your own clients and run your own business.
  • Take on one client engagement a year through Shift Smart AI.
  • Testing through Shift Smart AI is optional. If you choose it, we give you a Shift Smart AI email address to register.
  • You pay your own exam fee. We never charge for exam access.
  • You decide if and when to test.

Full program benefits and requirements are shared during the cohort.

How we get you exam-ready

We turn confusing material into a clear path, with the right mix of self-study, practice, and expert support.

  1. Guided study path

    Know what to study and in what order.

  2. Study resources

    Claude Study Cards (online flashcards to strengthen your foundational knowledge), practice exams, and more.

  3. Skool community

    Join others on the journey to pass the CCAF.

  4. Plain-English lessons

    Technical concepts explained for non-technical learners.

  5. Realistic practice

    Scenario-based questions designed around how the exam tests.

Questions, answered

Which plan is right for me?

The free Skool community is a great place to collaborate and ask questions. If you're technical or feel ready to test with a little support, start there. If you're new to Claude, or want structure and guidance on building production-grade systems, a paid plan gives you more help and resources.

How do I join Self-Study or Guided?

Click Join Now on Skool and request to join our group. We'll approve you within 24 hours. Once you're in, upgrade to Self-Study ($49/month) or Guided Preparation ($89/month) from the group's membership options.

When does it start?

Everything kicks off November 1. The Intensive is a true cohort and won't open to new members again until February 1, 2027. You can join Self-Study or Guided anytime.

How do I cancel a monthly plan?

Email hello@get720.com. We'll cancel your subscription, and you won't be billed again.

Do I need a technical background?

No. Two of our three founders are non-technical. In our original study group, about 60% of those who passed came from non-technical backgrounds (as of October 1, 2026).

How does "pass or come back free" work?

It's for the Intensive only. Show up to every session, do the work, complete the practice exams, and send us your Pearson VUE score report. If you didn't pass, you join the next cohort free. It can't be deferred to a later cohort. Details on our "pass or come back free" policy will be published when the program launches.

Is the exam fee included?

No. You pay the exam fee yourself on every plan.

Do I have to test through Shift Smart AI?

No. It's optional. You decide if and when you test.

What are Claude Study Cards?

Online flashcards that build your foundational knowledge, at claudestudycards.com.

November 1 is coming either way.

Start free today, or claim one of 20 Intensive spots.