What you need to know about Autodesk Certification

The Autodesk Certification program was developed to objectively validate the skills and knowledge of anyone—student or professional—who uses Autodesk software. Autodesk Certification can enhance the competitive edge and reputation of organizations that adopt its use while providing an industry-accepted credential that students and professionals can use to achieve academic success and advance their careers.

Competition for talent is fierce in today’s marketplace. Universities want to enroll the smartest, most committed students and equip them for professional success after they graduate. Employers want to attract and retain well-qualified, ambitious professionals who not only work hard but also help them win new projects and gain industry recognition. Students and professionals just want to get ahead—and stay there.

Professional Certification allows experienced professionals with careers involving 2D and 3D design skills to certify their knowledge and experience with Autodesk applications and put themselves in line for career advancement. It was developed to objectively validate the skills and knowledge of anyone—student or professional—who uses Autodesk software.

Autodesk offers two certification levels—get started to highlight your abilities.

TIER 1: Certified User demonstrates competency in entry-level skills and is geared towards users who have completed 150 hours of experience using the software, outside of the educational program.

TIER 2: Certified Professional demonstrates advanced skills and is designed for advanced and professional Autodesk software users who possess at least 400 hours of experience using the program.

WHY SHOULD I BECOME AN AUTODESK CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL?

To gain industry recognition for your skillset and demonstrate your expertise in the latest Autodesk technology. It also allows you to improve your performance and add value to your company. You will earn a portable credential for job retention and become part of an elite team of professionals.

WHAT CERTIFICATION EXAMS ARE AVAILABLE?

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Revit Architecture

Autodesk Revit MEP Electrical

Autodesk Revit MEP Mechanical

Autodesk Revit Structure

Autodesk 3ds Max

ARE THE EXAMS BASED ON A SPECIFIC SOFTWARE RELEASE?

No. They are based on a series of fundamental tasks that are not release-specific.

HOW WILL I TAKE THE EXAM?

Professionals and students can take the exams online directly at Certiport’s online platform. To access it, please visit Autodesk.com/certification for more information.

WHAT WILL I RECEIVE WHEN CERTIFIED?

Your Autodesk Professional Certification will be a valuable asset in your career. It will be viewable online using your Certiport test candidate ID. In addition, you can forward an electronic version to peers or employers or print a copy for your records.

WHEN  DO I FIND OUT THE RESULTS OF THE EXAM?

The results become available right away.

WHAT TYPE OF QUESTIONS APPEAR ON THE EXAMS?

There are multiple formats to the questions; some are multiple-choice, and some will involve drawing and performing common tasks using the specific Autodesk program.

HOW LONG DOES THE EXAM TAKE?

Each exam is built with a specific time-limit that was assigned for that exam that takes into account the level of difficulty and number of questions. No exam exceeds a 2-hour time frame.

IS THERE A TEST EXAM AVAILABLE?

A test exam can be purchased on the Certiport website.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Please email our Training Coordinator at training@microsolresources.com for assistance.