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.
Credential earned by our founders. Not an endorsement by Anthropic.
Choose your path
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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.
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
Prepare with the Intensive Bootcamp
Apply to join Shift Smart AI's Architect bench
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.
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Guided study path
Know what to study and in what order.
Exam guide
Core concepts
Practice setsYou are here
Mock exam
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Study resources
Claude Study Cards (online flashcards to strengthen your foundational knowledge), practice exams, and more.
claudestudycards.com
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Skool community
Join others on the journey to pass the CCAF.
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Plain-English lessons
Technical concepts explained for non-technical learners.
Context windowHow much Claude can remember at once
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Realistic practice
Scenario-based questions designed around how the exam tests.
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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.