Autodesk Certification FAQs

Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions relating to the Autodesk Certification Program. If you cannot find the information you are looking for below, please email certification@excitech.co.uk.

1. What is the Autodesk Certification Program?

Autodesk provides a complete certification solution; including assessment tests, Autodesk Offìcial Authorised Training Courseware for preparation, practice tests and Certifìcation exams for validating your knowledge and skills.

2. Who should attempt Certification?

The Certification credentials are for anyone seeking to validate their knowledge of Autodesk software. The design and visualisation industries are competitive environments, where only the best stand out. Anyone who uses Autodesk software for professional reasons can benefit from the Program by emphasising their skills and knowledge with an offìcial certifìcation from Autodesk. An individual who has achieved Autodesk Certification has validated their knowledge and skills of the performance tasks specified for the specific examination.

3. What Autodesk products is Certification available for?

Autodesk currently provides certification exams for AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture Civil 3D, lnventor, Revit Architecture and 3ds Max Design.

4. What score must I obtain to pass a certification examination?

The passing score varies by certification examination. Please refer to information about a specific certification examination to determine the passing score.

5. What happens if I do not pass?

lf you do not pass, you will receive a Diagnostic Score Report that indicates areas for improvement. You must then wait at least 7 days before attempting a re-sit. You can attempt the examination a maximum of three times a year. lf you do not pass after three attempts, you must wait until one year has passed from the first attempt before retaking an examination. Each re-sit is chargeable at the full test fee.

6. Once granted, does certification last forever?

Certification validates your knowledge and skills using a specific version of an Autodesk application. Although certification for a particular version of an application never expires, certification is not considered current unless you have passed the latest recertifìcation examination, and the full examination for the prior release.

7. How do I update my 2009, 2010 or 2011 User Certification to 2012?

lf you currently hold a 2009 or 2010 user certification you can only update your status by taking and passing the 2012 User Certifications. If you are a 2011 Certified Professional you can upgrade your status to 2012 Certified Professional by undertaking and passing the 2012 Associate level examination.

8. How much does it cost to take the examination and how do I pay?

Certification costs vary. For pricing or to buy now, click here or please call Excitech on 0845 370 1444 or email info@excitech.co.uk

Want to find out more...

To register your interest or to join the Autodesk Certification Program, please call Excitech on 0845 370 1500 or speak to your account manager directly. Alternatively, buy your Certification tests online now by clicking here.