EDU3605: Are you Leveraging all there is in ATC?

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 Global Trends in certification

Those who engaged in training were twice as likely as the overall average to see
a raise of 11% or higher, and raises were more pronounced for those who had
completed a new certification within the prior 12 months.
2013 IT Skills and Salary Report, www.globalknowledge.com, January, 2013

of IT hiring managers say that of IT hiring managers say that IT

IT certifications help confirm certifications are used as a
subject matter knowledge and measure of a person's ability to
expertise. work hard and achieve goals.
CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, Jan 2011

of IT managers believe effective training is

critical to the success of a project.
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide IT Education and Training 2012 Vendor Analysis, Feb 2012

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 Certification programs impact student outcomes

higher GPA’s

decrease in dropout rates

decrease in absentees

Increase in secondary
students earning diplomas
Source: Florida Career Academies

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 Getting Autodesk certified

1. 3. 5.
Select the Certification Access Autodesk
Practice what you have
that’s right for you software (free for
learned
students)

2. 4. 6.
Review the Autodesk Get the training you
Take the required exam
Exam Roadmaps need

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 1. Select an Autodesk certification

Certified Specialist
Recognition of competency in a specialized skill using Autodesk software Certification at this level demonstrates the ability to
design innovative solutions across multiple technologies.

Certified Professional
Recognition of advanced skills in Autodesk applications Certification at this level demonstrates the skills
needed to stand out from the competition and pursue career advancement.

Exams offered Certified User

• AutoCAD Recognition of entry level skills in Autodesk applications. Certification at this level
demonstrates a commitment to academic success or career development.
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Revit Architecture
• Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk 3ds Max

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 1. Select an Autodesk certification

Certified Specialist
Recognition of competency in a specialized skill using Autodesk software Certification at this level demonstrates the ability to
design innovative solutions across multiple technologies.
Exams offered
• AutoCAD 2013
• Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Certified Professional
Recognition of advanced skills in Autodesk applications Certification at this level demonstrates the skills
• AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 needed to stand out from the competition and pursue career advancement.
• Autodesk Inventor 2013
• Autodesk Maya 2013
Certified User
• Autodesk Revit Architecture
Recognition of entry level skills in Autodesk applications. Certification at this level
2013 demonstrates a commitment to academic success or career development.

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 1. Select an Autodesk certification

Exams offered
Certified Specialist
• Certified BIM Specialist: Recognition of competency in a specialized skill using Autodesk software Certification at this level demonstrates the ability to
Road and Highway Solution design innovative solutions across multiple technologies.
2014

Certified Professional
Recognition of advanced skills in Autodesk applications Certification at this level demonstrates the skills
needed to stand out from the competition and pursue career advancement.

Certified User
Recognition of entry level skills in Autodesk applications. Certification at this level
demonstrates a commitment to academic success or career development.

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 2. Review roadmaps

2.
Review the Autodesk
Exam Roadmaps
Exam topics and
objectives
Details the topics and
objectives that will be covered
on the exams.

Certification Recommended
Requirements preparation methods
A listing of courseware, books,
Outlines the course and
and connection to courses that
experience requirements to be
will help prepare you for
successful at each exam level.
exams.

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3. Access Autodesk software

Students and faculty can download Autodesk software for

free* from the Autodesk Education Community.
 4. Get trained
Autodesk DigitalSteam Workshop

Take courses on campus

using official training materials
4. Participate in workshops or
from ASCENT publishers. Get the training you view videos from Autodesk.
need
Take
Self Study
Courses
Take courses at Authorized Use a wide variety of learning
Training Centers® (ATC). offerings from global
Autodesk Developer
Use official authorized Network authors, including
Use learning materials
training materials from Wiley books, DVDs, and online
provided by Autodesk in
publishers. options.
courses.

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5. Practice what you have learned

Credit:

Actual hands-on experience is a critical Certified Specialist

100 hours hands-on practice with multiple products
component in preparing for the exam in
addition to coursework. Certified Professional
400 hours hands-on practice

Spend time using the product
and applying the skills you Certified User
have learned. 50 hours hands-on practice
6. Take the exam

Find an Authorized Testing Center or test on-

campus through a Certiport Center.
Certification Product Roadmap

*Available in multiple languages

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 Certification benefits for students

Helps gain industry Gain confidence and

recognition for your peer recognition
skill set

Helps prepare for Align with an industry

career success. leader

Earn a portable Get a certification logo

credential that for use on business
maximizes career cards, resumes, and
mobility letterhead, identifying you
as Autodesk Certified.
Get an electronic
certificate suitable for Become part of an elite
printing and framing team of professionals

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 Certification benefits for institutions

Assess the students’ The tests are performance-

readiness & validate their based to demonstrate real
skills and knowledge. world practical skills.

Get affordable pricing for Accelerate the students

Autodesk® Suites and stand-alone professional development,
software, along with numerous enhance their credibility &
support tools. increase job opportunity.

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 Certification benefits for individuals

Help gain industry Gain confidence and

recognition for your peer recognition
skill set
Improve your
performance and add Earn a portable
value to your credential to help job
company retention and mobility
Align with an industry Get a certification logo
leader for use on business
cards, resumes, and
letterhead, identifying you
as Autodesk Certified.
Get an electronic
certificate suitable for Become part of an elite
printing and framing team of professionals

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 Certification benefits for employers

Gain improved performance Gain employees that invest to

and higher value from certified expand their knowledge and
staff. further their careers.

Help Reduce turnover by

Help Increase customer, investor
investing in certified staff through
and business partner confidence
training courses, books and
and thereby boost your
technical materials, practice
organization’s credibility,
equipment, time of for study and
reputation and value.
exams.

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