Design and make a better world. Start with certification.

Whether you are an educator preparing students for college or career, or a student looking for a competitive advantage, or a company looking for people with the qualifications to make things happen, Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification can make a difference. Strong design software skills are a great asset in both the academic and professional arenas. 

The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification is an industry-recognized credential that can effectively start students’ careers as designers, engineers, and makers. It enhances students’ higher ed applications and resumes by providing the evidence of competency and proficiency. The certification is an excellent way for students with about 150 hours of real-world Autodesk software experience to validate their software skills. Earning this level of certification while in school will give students confidence as they continue to master Autodesk products and pursue professional-level certification in the future. 

Entry-level to Advance workflows. Learn at every level.

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 Fusion 360 demonstrates product development skills using 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tools to explore design ideas with an integrated concept-to-product toolset.

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

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Maya demonstrates and validates the 3-D animation skills needed for success.

An Autodesk Certified User certification in 3DS MAX demonstrate 3-D modelling software skills to start a career in the game, film, or motion-graphic industries.

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