AutoCAD Certification: How, Where, When, and Why? Curt Moreno – Kung Fu Drafter AC3801 If you have ever wondered what the big deal is about becoming an Autodesk® Certified Associate or Professional, this class is for you! Learn about the details of the certification program and the best ways to approach the certification process. Find out the true value of becoming Autodesk Certified. Don't let one more year slip by without getting certified. Don't go into the process blind. Go to the certification labs armed with all the information you need and be prepared to leave as an Autodesk Certified Associate or Professional. Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to: Describe the specifics of the Autodesk Certification process and its benefits Explain why certification is a fantastic addition to resumes and business cards Approach standardized testing using proven test-taking techniques to improve their odds Describe the best preparation resources and habits to increase their success rate About the Speakers Curt Moreno is the owner and editor of Kung Fu Drafter, a blog that is CAD centric and geek peripheral. He is an active contributor to Cadalyst and CADspeed, is the AutoCAD Content Manager for AUGIWorld, and an Autodesk University speaker. Curt currently lives in Houston where he is the CAD Coordinator for a Texas-based engineering firm, is a public speaker, and trainer, and enjoys spending time with his dog and horses. Visit his blog at www.kungfudrafter.com, follow him on Twitter at @WKFD, or search for him on Google+. Email: kfd@kungfudrafter.com
How can I determine preparedness? You may validate your knowledge on the current release of AutoCAD by taking the AutoCAD Assessment Test. This is a non-proctored, 90-minute timed exam delivered directly to your desktop. The Assessment Test consists of 35 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features and common tasks in AutoCAD 2012 or 2013. The Assessment Tests are available 24/7 through the Autodesk Test Site and will help you assess your readiness for certification. When you complete the exam, you will receive a score report that relates directly to the section exam objectives. What happens if I do not pass? All test takers will receive a Diagnostic Score Report, indicating your score and areas for improvement. You may immediately retake the examination and do so as many times as you wish. Please note that additional attempts to pass the exam are not free. Does Certification last forever? Your Autodesk Certification validates your knowledge and skills using a specific version of an Autodesk application. Although your Certification for a particular version of an application never expires, Certification is not considered “current” unless you have passed the latest recertification examination, and the full examination for the prior release. Is there a recertification examination for newer releases? If you are currently an AutoCAD 2012 Certified Professional, you may become a Certified Professional for AutoCAD 2013 by taking ONLY the Certified Professional Exam for AutoCAD 2013. The Certified Associate Exam will not be offered for the AutoCAD 2013 certification program. Certified Associate Exam Overview How long is the test? The AutoCAD 2013 Certified User examination includes 12 sections, consisting of 30 questions. The maximum time allowed to complete this examination is 1 hour. The passing score is 72%. It is a knowledge-based proctored exam. You will NOT be allowed access to the AutoCAD 2013 software while taking this exam. Topics and questions are based on the following topics: