Anthropic

Claude Platform 101

Claude Platform 101 is a self-paced online course delivered by Anthropic Academy. It is free, the provider does not state how long it takes, and awards a certificate of completion (free).

FreeChecked on 30 September 2026

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8.1 / 10

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Key facts

CostFreeFree to register and complete on Anthropic Academy; a free account is needed. Certificate of completion at no cost after the final assessment.
TimeTime not stated (not stated)
LevelBeginner
Formatself-paced online
PrerequisitesSome programming; no prior API use needed
Credentialcertificate of completion (free)
Open toWorldwide
Free inWorldwide
Content written forAny country
Last checked2026-09-30

Topics:TechnicalSpecific tools

FreeCertificate of completionStarts from first principlesVendor-specific

Things to know

  • Product-specific to Claude
  • Some code required
  • Duration not stated

Summary

Building on the Claude Platform from first principles: what an API request contains, the agent loop, the context window, tools and permissions, choosing between Opus, Sonnet and Haiku, and where costs and limits live. For developers who have only used Claude in a chat window.

You will be able to

  • Send a first API request and read the response
  • Choose the right model for a job and weigh cost against capability
  • Understand the agent loop, context window, tools and permissions

Modules

  1. What an API request contains
  2. The agent loop and the context window
  3. Tools and permissions
  4. Choosing a model and managing cost
  5. Building your first application

Who it suits

Developers moving from chatting with Claude to building with it.

Who is behind it

Delivered by
Anthropic Academy
Hosted on
anthropic.skilljar.com
Funded by
Not stated
Partners
Not stated

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Questions

Is Claude Platform 101 free?
Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world. Free to register and complete on Anthropic Academy; a free account is needed. Certificate of completion at no cost after the final assessment. Checked 30 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
How long does it take?
The provider does not state how long it takes.
Do you get a certificate?
Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
Who is it for?
Developers moving from chatting with Claude to building with it.
Can I take it from outside Australia?
Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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