Autodesk Certification - Get an Internationally Recognised CAD Qualification.

Autodesk (the developers of AutoCAD) have introduced a new standardised certification system for all Autodesk software users Worldwide. Whether your field is architecture or engineering, Autodesk Certification can give you a solid competitive advantage in today’s demanding jobs marketplace. Certification is available at 2 levels, Associate and Professional, for the following Autodesk software products:

	AutoCAD
	Civil 3D
	Revit
	Inventor
	AutoCAD Architecture

In order to receive the qualifications, candidates have to pass relevant examinations. In order to sit the Professional level examination, candidates must previously have passed the Associate level for the same product.

The benifits to you are:

	An internationally recognised qualification, which proves your expertise in the use of the software
	Demonstrates your commitment to high professional standards, to employers, peers etc.
	Enhances your performance/productivity and increases your value to your company
	Successful candidates receive a certificate and logo for use on CVs etc. Your details are also entered on to Autodesk’s certification database, available Worldwide
	Assists your career progression

The benefits for employers are:

	An objective benchmark test of employee performance
	Increased CAD productivity
	Competitive advantage - promote the use of professionally certified personnel to clients
	Use certification as a performance goal and reward for employee commitment and expertise
	A useful tool in hiring staff

What are the Certification Examinations?

The associate certification examination consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 1 hour. The professional certification examination is a performance based 90 minute examination. More information on these examinations is available. Click here.

Where and when do they take place?

Examinations are run on a regular base at Paradigm’s offices. For further information on dates/times etc., look at our training/examination schedule. Click here.

What do they cost?

Associate exams cost €50 per person. Professional level exams cost €125 per person. Assessment tests cost €20. Practice tests cost €30 and are included in the costs of all standard courses undertaken at Paradigm.

How do I prepare for the exams?

Paradigm runs regular preparation courses for AutoCAD certification at both Associate and Professional levels. These are fastrack intensive hands-on 1 day courses for existing AutoCAD users, which specifically focus on helping you to pass the relevant certification exams. They include a certification practice test at the end of the course. For further information on when these courses run and how much they cost, click here.

If you are new to AutoCAD or have limited experience, you should attend an AutoCAD Essentials course. This is a 4 day course, which covers all the main features of the software, to enable you to use the product effectively.   This course is the recommended training course prior to taking AutoCAD certification exams.

For other products, such as Civil 3D, Map, Revit and 3DS Max, Paradigm run regular training courses, designed not only to ensure a high level of competence in the relevant product but also to prepare attendees for the appropriate Autodesk certification.

In addition to being an Autodesk Authorised Certification Centre (ACC), Paradigm is also an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre (ATC) and complies with Autodesk quality criteria in terms of trainer qualifications, centre facilities, maximum attendees and courseware. All courses run at Paradigm use Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC), on which the certification exams are based. All courses now also include a practice test for the relevant certification. For further information on these courses, including course content, schedule and costs, click here.

If you are unsure of your ability level and how best to prepare for the certification exams, contact us at Paradigm and we will be happy to discuss the most appropriate action for you. You can also undertake assessment tests, which will indicate whether you need further training and/or preparation.
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If the results of the assessment test indicate that you do not need to attend a full training course, you can attend
selected days of the course at a reduced fee. For details of course content, schedules and fees, click here.

Paradigm runs certification exams on a regular basis. For further details, click here.

What do the exams consist of?

The Associate level test comprises 90 multiple choice questions to be completed in 1 hour. The Professional level test is a performance test, i.e. you have to actually complete a drawing/design assignment using the relevant software.

How do I book a training course and/or exam?

Simply compete the booking form and email it to dmcgrane etc.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact: Des McGrane

For general information on Autodesk Certification click here.