Autodesk Autocad User Certification

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The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certifications enhance students' higher ed applications and resumes by providing evidence of competency and proficiency. It is available for six different Autodesk applications.

The Autodesk Certified User certification in AutoCAD validates the entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software. Knowledge demonstrated includes creating or plotting drawings, editing objects, working with layouts, etc.

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Inventor demonstrates entry-level knowledge that includes creating, modifying, formatting, and sharing 2D sketches, creating parts, viewing, and animating assemblies, creating presentations and drawings, etc.

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Revit demonstrates entry-level knowledge using building information software for careers in architecture, interior design, and construction management.

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Are you a user with at least 400 hours of real-world Autodesk software experience? The Autodesk Certified Professional certifications will support you in your path to success. Find more information here.

I received an Associates of Science Degree in AutoCAD in 2001 but I never pursued my certificate. I just didn't see the need before. But now I see that it looks good on Rsums and would like to add this to my collection. Our local Autodesk rep has informed me that they have an assessment that they charge $20 for, but it is from the 2012 material. They have also informed me that to go over exactly what I need to know would be to by the Ascent AutoCAD 2014 Fundamentals. The problem is the book is $80 and there can't be much in there that I don't know. But I could be wrong. I can tell you that I have not written any LISP ROUTINES. I have written macros and utilized the CUI from Action Macros, Custom Commands, Toolbars, Ribbons, Panels and even draw my own images for the buttons created. But the LISP seems like the only thing I am not completely familiar with and confident on. I know there are several features and other things I can still learn, but I couldn'y think of a better place to ask them here where hundreds of others have already taken this test. As far as material, I have AutoCAD 2014 along with the entire 2014 Infrastructure Design Suite. So I have the F1 at my disposal. As far as books, I have Harnessing AutoCAD R14 (lol), ACAD for Dummies (1o books in 1 from 2006), Ascent AutoCAD 2012 Advanced, AutoCAD Pocket Reference (6th Edition for 2013 & 2014) and I have a few of the 2014 Civil 3D books, but I don't think there is anything in there that would be useful towards my exam.

There are several Online Classes available at Autodesk University related to preparing for the AutoCAD certification exams. Just type "AutoCAD Certification" into the Classes on Demand search box. BTW, registration at AU is free and you can use your existing Autodesk forum or Subscripiton username/password.

I haven't used AutoCAD much since r2007 and I had no trouble passing the r2013 exam (it pretty much tells you how to use AutoCAD to solve each problem). If you can follow instructions and have a basic understanding of the program you should be fine.

I scored higher on the AutoCAD exam than I did on the Inventor exam (which is what I use now).

I thought the Inventor exam was much tougher - I tell anyone taking the Inventor exam that they should be supremely confident in all areas of the product.

I didn't mean to imply that Inventor is hard - to me it is much much easier to use than AutoCAD. It was the test that I thought was harder because the AutoCAD test told you what to do to solve the problems, while the Inventor test expected you to know what to do to solve the problems.

PREFACE: I have previously worked with two world wide engineering and manufacturing companies and my current employer is making the transition into a nationally recognized company. I have been drafting since 1983. CAD drafting since 2000. Computer Design Drafting since 2005. I am proficient at AutoCAD, AutoCAD MECH, MicroStation, Alibre, SolidEdge, SolidWorks. I have experience with AutoCAD C3D, Inventor, though not proficient enough to just jump right on in and produce anything in a timely or proficient manner without further familiarization.

If you have an Associates Degree why bother with an inferior certificate? You state it seems to look good on a resume. I doubt that, unless you are applying for an instructor position and need to build credentials with varying certifying agencies.

The whole idea that being an "AutoCAD XXXX", "AutoDESK XXXX" Certified Professional, in the working world, is overrated only by those who have the certification. It is dismissed by everyone else. It is an achievement, but of what value? $100 and how many hours of your personal time? Your portfolio says more about your work and experience than a certificate. The amount of CAD softwares you command will increase your earning potential exponatially compared to the number of certificates you have on your resume.

Employers seek people with knowledge of varying disciplines and know how to put that data on paper in a timely and proficient manner. Especially companies whose client charges include "billable hours" from their engineering and design staff. In my experience, most large engineering companies have their own certification programs. After unspecified amount of favorable reviews and accepting more responsibility, you are able to move up from draftsman to design draftman to project manager and so on. An AutoCAD certificate isn't a substitute for that process. As I said, it is an inferior certificate compared to your degree or an internal company certification process.

My best advice to a younger CAD Operator would be to get into any position and prove yourself. Don't goof off. Be the guy who is willing to work over to complete the project. The guy who stays in the office longer on his own, to learn another CAD software the company uses, like Alibre or SolidEdge. It won't seem romantic at the time. A few of your co-workers may rip on you. But when you move up faster then they do or move to a better salary job, you will be laughing to the bank. Don't get comfortable doing "just the minimum" or have the attitude that you'll "only work as hard as I get paid". It will pay off when you're 50. You won't still be making red-line money. You'll be making Project Engineer money.

Another avenue, based on your age, would be to seek higher education. Go to night school and earn your BS. Just keep in mind the amount of time and money you will put into a higher degree may not be worth the return in compensation in your particular field or expertise. Mine certainly didn't. I earn more now with an Associates than had I gone part-time to night school and started out 4-5 years later with a BS. Finally, don't waste money and time on a certification which offers little in compensation return.

Gotcha. Well that puts my mind at ease for when I decide to work with the software. it seemed alot more interacive than 3ds Max as far as basic functions and controlling the objects at hand. Thanks again for the tips.

WOW! You just described what I do now. I work 7 days a week. I am constantly performing my work and looking ahead and I am always looking into other products that our comapny can benefit from. I work at a small engineering firm in New Orleand and I have been pushing them to get Civil 3D and we finally made the move and we have several current jobs to execute from it. I was informed we were reciveing a few more jobs that we will be using the Storm & Sanitary Analysis to complete our scope of work. Thanks again for your input. It was very motivating!!! And they rip on me now for working on the weekends......lol

I never said it would be a "negative". I merely wanted to point out that a certificate under an Associates degree means a "pat on the back". If that is all you have, then so be it, it is better than nothing. Well, at least equal to nothing and you might get credit for not having so much blank space on your resume. "B" level Trade schools give certificates. A certificate from a software company is worth less? What is it worth? $100. Not very likely.

It might be worth something to a head hunter. They could use it as a selling point for a client. But as I said and maintain. If you don't have good experience and offer what the employer is looking for, all the certificates in the world on your resume, won't do you any good.

Man I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the feedback. While I have an AD in AutoCAD, my Engineering Firm wants the Professional Certification on our Bid Proposals, which brings up another question (no heat intended...lol)..........

After looking into my Professional Certfication, I see that there are 2 types that you can acquire. I can get a Certified Associate and I can get a Certified Professional. The difference between them is the Associate is knowledge of feature and function. The Professional is certification of skills ability. So to me it seems the Professional would trump the associate.

But the way they were giving them off through the Autodesk site, they recommended to receive both of them, which seems a bit pointless if you were obtaining one. Maybe if you...........agh nevermind.I don't get it. But if you see a differnce, please let me know. Thanks again for all the feedback. CAD On!

I believe that is the requirement to provide the engineers' Professional Engineer Certificate (PE) or Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) or the like. If you don't have one, then your company usually posts your resume. To be ISO qualified all employees who work on a design must be documented in the bid proposal. This requirement does not pertain to the AutoCAD certification process.

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