Exam Preparation

Autodesk highly recommends that you structure your examination preparation for success. This means scheduling regular time to prepare, reviewing the Exam Guide, using Autodesk Official Certification Courseware, taking an Application Proficiency or Assessment Exam, and using a variety of resources to prepare for your certification. Equally as important, actual hands-on experience is recommended.

Autodesk provides an end-to-end solution for your certification preparation needs. The following certification products are available to support your certification goals: (Note: Not all products are available for all examinations.)

Comprehensive Exam Guides

These documents, new for 2011, are the perfect resource for preparing for the 2011 Certification exam and will help you develop a personal strategy to succeed.  Exam Guides include detailed exam preparation information, exam sections and objectives, sample items, and test taking strategies.   Specific Exam Guides can be found on each of the following Autodesk software Certification pages:

AutoCAD
Revit Architecture
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD Civil 3D
AutoCAD Architecture

Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC)

Courseware Guides are used at Authorized Training Centers and are aligned to the 2011 Certification exams. These guides cover all of the exam objectives, and together with the comprehensive 2011 exam guides, give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. 2011 certification exams are supported by Autodesk Authorized Certification Courseware which is aligned 100% to the 2011 certification exams. Sample chapters for both AOTC and AOCC are available at the Autodesk Store, under training tools, courseware.

Autodesk Proficiency and Assessment Exams

Find out if you’re ready to be certified by taking these online exams. They consist of 40 to 50 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in a specific Autodesk application.

ATC Instructor-Led Courses

Every day, thousands of Autodesk's customers are taught how to realize their ideas, faster, with Autodesk software. You can perform smarter and better with Autodesk software products when you turn to an Authorized Training Center like CADTeacher.com. An ATC® is your best source for Autodesk-authorized classes, tailored to meet the needs and challenges facing today’s design professionals.

Other Training Resources

Other training resources available from Autodesk include online tutorials, how-to articles, and tips on using features in Autodesk applications.