Autodesk® certifications are industry-recognized credentials that can help designers succeed at any stage of their design career. Each Autodesk certification provides reliable validation of skills and knowledge and can lead to enhanced academic success, accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and increased credibility.

3. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND MARKETABLE SKILLS Preparing for certification helps improve performance by strengthening existing skills and developing new skills through study of the exam objectives. Improve marketable advantage by focusing on the skills, projects, and assignments that are important to one’s academic goals or career.

4. CONFIDENCE AND PEER RECOGNITION Certification is a step toward defining oneself beyond a job description or academic degree while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction. Earning certification can bring prestige and recognition from peers.

1. INDUSTRY RECOGNITION A student or employee can set themselves apart and receive industry recognition for proven expertise with Autodesk® software. Earning an Autodesk® certification is a validation that a student or employee has the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in a high-tech design environment.

2. DEMONSTRATE EXPERTISE IN THE LATEST AUTODESK TECHNOLOGY Autodesk continually improves its software offerings. Having a certification shows academic institutions and employers that a student or employee is ahead of the curve by earning certification on the most recent release of the software.

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opportunities, design in better ways, and gain competitive advantage.

8. IT IS EASY TO PREPARE Autodesk and Certiport have partnered to offer a variety of solutions to help prepare for certification. These include exam preparation road maps, practice and assessment tests.

9. A LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION THAT IS RIGHT Whether just starting to use Autodesk software or an experienced professional, there is an Autodesk certification that is right. There are three levels of certification: Autodesk Certified User, Autodesk Certified Professional, and Autodesk Certified Specialist. One is right for every stage of a career.

10. TESTS ARE PERFORMANCE BASED Autodesk offers performance-based professional-level tests. Performance-based tests are recognized as a better way to certify using live Autodesk software applications to answer questions about design problems and solutions.

5. A PORTABLE CREDENTIAL FOR JOB RETENTION AND MOBILITY Certification can provide an advantage when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. Certification clearly identifies an employee who is committed to their job and the industry. Because Autodesk certification is offered around the world, the credential is portable.

6. PART OF AN ELITE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS Not everyone can meet the rigorous requirements of Autodesk Certification. Become a member of the exclusive club of professionals who met program requirements through study and commitment. When a student or employee earns an Autodesk certification, they receive an official Autodesk Certificate, Autodesk logo, and a listing in the database of Autodesk certified experts around the world.

7. ALIGN WITH AN INDUSTRY LEADER Get certified on software used by more than 10 million professionals in 185 countries. Autodesk products help save time and money, enable effective collaboration, and change the way ideas are realized. A world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk is helping design professionals transform challenges into

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