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Autodesk Academic Certification Program Overview
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Agenda for Today
Program OverviewGoals & Benefits
Program Details2008 and 2009 Academic Certification Solutions
Exam Delivery, Pricing, and Ordering Information
Student requirements, Grading & Outcomes
Standards Matching
Program ImplementationCertification Center Requirements
Training and Support
Next Steps
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Academic Certification Program Goals For Institutions
End‐to‐end solution for effectively measuring student competencies.
Helps schools secure Perkins funding.
For Students
Provides students the opportunity to:
demonstrate their software skills
validate their knowledge
receive feedback on their skills and knowledge
get a competitive edge in their academic and professional careers
Assessment & Proficiency tests
Preparation Guides &
Courseware
Certification Exams
Practice Tests
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Program Benefits for SchoolsProvides professional‐level exams at an affordable academic price.
Final result for students is the same credential earned by working professionals.
Variety of exam types delivered via Autodesk Online in their schools.
Certification exam objectives map to select national standards.
Proficiency/assessment exams, practice tests, and Autodesk supporting Courseware available for preparation.
Supporting courseware covers 100% of test objectives.
Student score report maps missed items to specific lessons in courseware.
Free exams to teachers at schools who register as a testing site.
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Provides professional‐level exams at an affordable academic price.
The final result is the same credential earned by working professionals.
Allows continuous skill building – can build on certification from school when they leave, or update to newer release.
Students differentiate themselves in a competitive job market.
Students can add value to their resume by leveraging the Autodesk brand.
Assessment exams, practice exams and Autodesk Official Courseware available for preparation.
Student score report maps back to lessons in Autodesk Courseware so students can review missed areas.
Program Benefits for Students
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2008 End-to-End Solution
Application Proficiency Exams
Certification Prep
Courseware
Certified User Exams
Pre‐assessment
Exams
AOCC
Certificates and Logos
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1 levels of Certification
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2009 End-to-End Solution
Assessment Exams
AOTC Courseware & Exam Guide
Certified Associate and Professional
Pre‐certification Exams
AOTC
Certificates and Logos
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2 levels of Certification
Exams
Professional Level Practice
Test
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Recommended Preparation
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Professional Certification Exam 20 performance items
2008 Certification Offerings
2009 CertificationOfferingsApplication Proficiency
Exams 35 itemsAssessment Tests 60 items, low cost
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AOCC Prep Guides AOTC Essentials Courseware
Comprehensive Exam Guide Program and exam info
Associate Certification Exam 30 multiple choice items
User Certification Exam35 performance items
Practice Test Prof levelTake actual test on the system
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2009 Associate Level Exam Solution
Great solution for Secondary schools and for students
Easy to deliver – does not require the Autodesk application.
Shorter testing time – 1 hour.
Covers wide variety of objectives, but is less intense.
Affordable ‐ $25 per test.
Schools can use to fulfill assessment needs, and offer Professional level as option.
Allows student to gain “entry level” certification and complete in post secondary or professional life.
Allows students to “connect” with Autodesk for continuous learning.
Full preparation materials available, courseware and FREE comprehensive exam guide.
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Exam Delivery
Autodesk Online Testing System
Autodesk Online hosted by Internet Testing Systems.
Available 24/7 via the web.
Certification exams require proctor.
Allows for quick purchase and delivery (with credit card).
No fee for schools to join.
Testing components are downloaded from the testing system.
Can accommodate special needs – configurable by the center.
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Academic Pricing
Secondary Post secondary2008 User $50 $752008 Application Proficiency $15 $15
2009 Associate $25 $252009 Professional $50 $502009 Assessment $15 $152009 Prof practice test $25 $25
2008 & 2009 Guides* ~ $80 ~ $80
Free exams for teachers at schools who sign up!
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How Schools Purchase Exams
With purchase order to Autodesk
Schools receive instructions and sku list for all exam products.
Tests are added directly to their testing account for delivery.
By credit card in the testing system
Schools have access to a shopping cart for all exams with Academic pricing.
Allows to immediate addition to their testing account for last minute delivery.
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How Schools Purchase Courseware
Schools should purchase through their Education Reseller
Individual and Digital Site License pricing available.
Site license applies at the District level. Requires signed agreement.
Reseller can purchase Digital Site License from Autodesk Learning, and resell to District.
For more information on Digital Site License email [email protected].
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Student Testing DetailsStudents are prompted before testing to fill out a profile form with demographic data.
Create user name and password
Allows access to score reports, e‐certificate, and logos – 24/7
Before testing, students will show student ID. (post secondary only)
Proctors will start the test and answer questions about the testing system.
Students may take a tutorial to familiarize themselves with the testing system. This does not take time away from the test.
Students can take a break, and re‐start their test.
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Grading and OutcomesResults
Results and status are listed on the score report students receive when they complete an examination.
Feedback includes missed items with mapping to Courseware lessons.
Schools/Centers can print and review results.
Electronic Certificate
When they pass, students gain access to an electronic certificate in PDF format. This e‐Certificate includes a unique serial number that authenticates the certificate as valid. Certificate and score report can be reprinted anywhere, anytime.
Right to use Autodesk Certification Logo
Listing in Certified Professionals Database (optional)
Display certification status to employers
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Academic Standards Matching
National Academic StandardsITEA standards for Technology LiteracyNCTM standards for MathematicsNCTW standards for Language ArtsNCSESA standards for Science
Career Pathways for Architecture, Manufacturing, Engineering and STEMAutodesk Design Academy curriculum
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Certification Center Requirements
Certification Center must be an academic institution.
Certification Center must accept the on‐line Testing Center Agreement.
Certification Center must provide a proctor for all testing.
Certification Center must have licensed software for each station to be used when the testing requires the software.
Certification Center must meet minimum hardware/software requirements.
Testing Site Administrator determines test session availability and location.
Public testing for post secondary schools
Private for secondary schools – can offer to other secondary students in the area
There is no fee to join or minimum test delivery requirement.
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Certification Center Technical Requirements
Application SoftwareAll Autodesk performance based certification exams require the Autodesk application for testing.
Release specific Autodesk application (i.e. AutoCAD 2009)No AutoCAD LT in place of AutoCADNo bundled products (Cannot use the AutoCAD included in Mechanical Desktop)Application proficiency, assessment exams , and 2009 Associate level exams do not require do not require Autodesk applications.
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer V5.5 or better
Operating SystemMS Windows or Vista 32 bit
Internet ConnectionBroadband connection (DSL, Cable, or T1) recommended
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Program Implementation
Next steps for InstitutionsReview information and requirements www.autodesk.com/academiccertfication
Fill out and submit online application
www.autodesk.com/academiccertfication
After school submits application, Certification Program will respond within 14 business days with welcome packet via email and testing center account will be established.
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Program Implementation for Centers
Welcome Package via email
Electronically delivered, includes:
System overview, Test launch instructions, How to order tests, Q&A, QuickStart Guides, Brochure
Support on the testing system
HELP page with full documentation.
More Information and support
www.autodesk.com/academiccertification for schools
www.autodesk.com/certification test information
Email: [email protected]