IBM Training Courses

Autodesk Certified User (ACU) – AutoCAD

This certification is designed for individuals who are new to AutoCAD and want to demonstrate basic proficiency. It is suited for students, educators, and individuals who want to enter the design field.

Key areas covered:

• Basic drawing and editing techniques
• Advanced object manipulation
• Layer management
• Layouts, views, and annotation tools
• Dimensioning and hatching
• Outputting drawings (print, plot, export)

Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) – AutoCAD

This certification is aimed at professionals who have advanced skills in AutoCAD and have experience working on more complex projects. It is typically recommended for those with around 400 hours of real-world experience.

Key areas covered:

• Drawing objects, editing, and organizing objects
• Advanced annotation techniques (hatch patterns, annotations)
• Creating and managing reusable content (blocks, symbols)
• Managing layouts and viewports
• Output formats and publishing files
• Working with external references (Xrefs) and data linking
• Using AutoCAD’s productivity tools (parametric constraints, sheet sets)

Autodesk Certified Expert (ACE) – AutoCAD (New)

Autodesk introduced an expert-level certification to cater to professionals who are highly skilled in AutoCAD and involved in more specialized, complex tasks like 3D modeling, parametric design, and custom workflows.

Key areas covered:

• 3D modeling and design
• Collaboration workflows with external data sets
• Customizing AutoCAD using scripts and macros
• Advanced rendering techniques
• Interoperability with other Autodesk products

These certifications help individuals and professionals stand out in the job market by proving their expertise in AutoCAD to employers. Autodesk often updates its certification paths, so it’s always a good idea to check their official site or authorized training centers for the most current information.