DG7167 - Maya Certification Prep - Part 2 Steven Schain DG7167 Benchmark yourself with Autodesk Maya Certification. Certification Prep takes you through a review of the certification process. Experience questions similar to those in the exam, and learn about the materials available to help you be successful in obtaining Maya Certification. This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to: Practice questions similar to those in the exam Review the certification preparation roadmap Map learning objectives to study materials Use our tips and tricks to prepare for the exam About the Speaker Steven is a graduate of the R.I.T. film/animation program and recently, the AB Tech Entrepreneurship program. He started Spectralight Images in 1989 delivering 3D software training and computer animation. He moved to Orlando, Florida from New York in 1990 to pursue a future in the computer graphics field. In 1995, he was vice president of Computer Animators Plus, and began teaching 3D animation at several local schools including Seminole Community College. His love of art brought him to open Gallery 611 in 1997, and helped to form the Orlando Visual Artists League (OVAL) in 2000, serving as president until 2004. Steven became a Kinetix/Discreet /Autodesk training specialist in 1998, and has contributed to the development of Autodesk certified training material for nine releases of 3ds Max, the Autodesk Certified Instructor Program, and the Autodesk 3ds Max fundamental standards (MEIS) Documents. In 2007, he took Spectralight Images, LLC full-time, sharing with others his love of teaching and computer graphics.
Autodesk 2012 Maya Autodesk Certification Exam Preparation Roadmap Autodesk certifications are industry-recognized credentials that can help you succeed in your design career providing benefits to both you and your employer. The certifications provide reliable validation of skills and knowledge, and they can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility. To earn the credential of Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional, you must also pass the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate exam. You can pass the exams in any order. To recertify from Autodesk Maya 2011 Professional to Autodesk Maya 2012 Professional, you need only pass the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate exam. Image courtesy of Neoscape, Inc. Autodesk highly recommends that you structure your examination preparation for success. This means scheduling regular time to prepare, reviewing this exam preparation roadmap, using the Autodesk Official Training Guide, taking an Assessment test, and using a variety of resources. Equally as important, actual hands-on experience is recommended. The Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate exam consists of 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks of Autodesk Maya 2012. Question types include multiple choice, matching, and point-and-click (hotspot). The exam has a 1-hour time limit. (In some countries, the time limit may be extended.) Autodesk offers the choice of two Professionallevel exams for Autodesk Maya 2012: Models to Motion or Visual Effects and Simulation. The Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional exams are performance-based tests. The exams are each comprised of 20 questions. Each question requires you to use Autodesk Maya 2012 to create or modify a data file, and then type your answer into an input box. The answer you enter will either be a text entry or a numeric value. The exam has a 90-minute time limit (In some countries, the time limit may be extended.) Assessment Tests Autodesk assessment tests will help identify areas of knowledge that you should develop in order to prepare for the certification exam. At the completion, you will be able to review the items you missed and their correct answers. Contact an Autodesk Certification Center for more information at http://autodesk.starttest.com. Autodesk Official Training Guides The Autodesk Official Training Guide for the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certification exams is Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 from Wiley Publishing. This guide is available from booksellers and online booksellers worldwide. ATC Instructor-Led Courses The Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) program is a global network of professional training providers offering a broad range of learning resources. Visit the online ATC locator at http://www.autodesk.com/atc. Recommended Experience Levels for the Autodesk Maya Certification exams Actual hands-on experience is a critical component in preparing for the exam. You must spend time using the product and applying the skills you have learned. 2012 Certified Associate exam: Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 course (or equivalent) plus 100 hours of hands-on application 2012 Certified Professional exam: Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 course (or equivalent) plus 400 hours of hands-on application Why are we offering two Professional exams? Autodesk Maya 2012 is used throughout the production cycle in film, video game, design visualization, and television development. Creating two different Professional exams allows you to focus on the subject areas that relate to your career path, or to add additional skills in new areas. If you are interested in the early stages of the production process, such as creating and animating digital models, the Models to Motion exam would be a good choice. If you are interested in adding digital effects and dynamically simulated animation, Visual Effects and Simulation is the right choice. If you pass both Professional exams, you will earn two certificates: Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional Models to Motion and Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional Visual Effects and Simulation.
Autodesk Maya 2012 Exam Topics and Objectives We recommend that you review the topics and objectives during your preparation for certification. The Autodesk Official Training Guide for the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate exam is Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 from Wiley Publishing. That guide which covers the topics and objectives listed below is available from booksellers and online booksellers worldwide. Please note that not all objectives will be tested during your certification exam. Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate Topic Animation Cameras Compositing Dynamics / Simulation Effects Lighting Materials / Shading Modeling Rendering Rigging / Setup Scene Assembly / Pipeline Integration Scripting UI / Object Management Objective Constrain an object to a path Edit animation curves using the Graph Editor Explain Near and Far Clip Plane for your camera Identify controls for transforming the camera Describe how to composite multiple layers together Explain how to control a Soft Body simulation Identify and describe the behavior of a Soft Body Identify nconstraint membership properties Identify important attributes of OpticalFx Describe Focus Attributes on Depth Map Describe how to use Look Through Selected to place lights in a scene Identify the specular component of a light Describe how to fix textures that move on animated/deforming surfaces Identify how to apply 2D Textures Identify specular shading attributes that are specific to Blinn Explain the typical workflow for Edge Loop modeling Identify the typical workflow for Subdivision surface modeling Identify the type of Boolean operation performed on the objects Describe Raytrace/Scanline quality settings Describe the functionality of Render Preview within IPR Indicate the rendering settings that change when the NTSC preset is enabled Describe options for using the Blend Shape deformer Identify options for editing Rigid Skin Identify options for editing Smooth Skin Describe how to import files while preserving scene data Describe how to improve scene organization by using Search and Rename operations Describe how to add syntax to a script Describe how to display Safe Frames Describe Viewport configuration and ViewCube navigation Describe the purpose and benefits of freezing transformation data on objects For more information http://www.autodesk.com/certification Find an Autodesk Certification Center http://autodesk.starttest.com
Autodesk Maya 2012 Exam Topics and Objectives We recommend that you review the topics and objectives during your preparation for certification. The Autodesk Official Training Guide for the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional exams is Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012 from Wiley Publishing. That guide which covers the topics and objectives listed below is available from booksellers and online booksellers worldwide. To earn the credential of Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional, you must also pass the Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Associate exam. You can pass the exams in any order. Please note that not all objectives will be tested during your certification exam. Autodesk Maya 2012 Certified Professional Exams Topic Models to Motion Visual Effects and Simulation Objective Animation Analyze the animation of an object using the Curve Editor Create a path animation and evaluate an object along the path Identify the constraint used for an animation Locate the value of keys in the Time Slider Use animation passes and animation editors Cameras Differentiate camera types Edit FOV (Field of View) Data Management / Interoperability Differentiate common file types and usages Use the import feature to import model data Dynamics / Simulation Differentiate rigid body dynamics from alternate animation techniques Identify rigid body properties Use soft body simulation tools Effects Identify an atmosphere effect Identify an event Identify and use physical fields Identify particle render types Identify particle systems Use particle system tools Modeling Use object creation and modification workflows Use polygon modeling tools Use ProBoolean (Max) / Boolean (Maya) Rigging / Setup Identify Bones Use Weight Table Scripting Apply (run) scripts Create and run scripts (Maya) UI / Object Management Describe and use object transformations For more information http://www.autodesk.com/certification Find an Autodesk Certification Center http://autodesk.starttest.com Autodesk and Maya are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Top 10 Reasons to Get Autodesk Certified Be Remarkable with Autodesk Certification Autodesk Certification is an industryrecognized credential that can help you succeed in your design career providing benefits to both you and your employer. Certification provides reliable validation of skills and knowledge and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility. 1 Gain 2 Demonstrate Industry Recognition for Your Skill Set Set yourself apart and receive industry recognition for your proven expertise with Autodesk software. Autodesk Certification is a validation that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of your company. your Expertise in the Latest Autodesk Technology Autodesk continually improves its software offerings; show your school or employer that you are ahead of the curve by earning certification on the most recent release of the software. Learn More Find out more about Autodesk Certification options, certification preparation, and how Autodesk Certification Centers can help you achieve your goals at www.autodesk.com/certification. 3 Improve Your Performance and Add Value to Your Company Preparing for certification helps improve your performance by strengthening your existing skills and developing new skills through your study of the exam objectives. Add value to your company by focusing on the skills, projects, and assignments that are important to your employer and your industry. Image courtesy of Daniel Simon, Cosmic Motors 4 Gain Confidence and Peer Recognition Certification is a step toward defining yourself beyond a job description or academic degree while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction. Earning certification can bring prestige and recognition from your peers. 5 Earn a Portable Credential for Job Retention and Mobility Certification can give you an advantage when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. Certification clearly identifies you as an employee who is committed to your job and the industry. Because Autodesk Certification is offered around the world, your credential is portable. 6 Become 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 you earn Autodesk Certification, you receive an official Autodesk Certificate, Autodesk logo, and a listing in Autodesk s database of certified professionals around the world. Image courtesy of Behaviour Interactive
7 Align 8 It 9 Choose 10 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 opportunities, design in better ways, and gain competitive advantage. is Easy to Prepare Autodesk, together with its partners and Autodesk Certification Centers, offers a variety of solutions to help you prepare for certification. These include exam preparation road maps, assessment tests, Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG), and courses at Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) sites. These certification solutions are available around the world. the Level of Certification that is Right for You Whether you are just starting to use Autodesk software or you re an experienced professional, you can choose the level that is right for you. There are three levels of certification: user, associate, and professional. The associate exam is the most broadly available. The 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. Autodesk and ATC are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. 11-AD-333
Summary of Certification Exam Information 2012 Certification Exams Exam # of items Time allowed Passing score AutoCAD 2012 Associate 30 60 min 72% AutoCAD 2012 Professional 20 90 min 76% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Associate 30 60 min 80% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 Professional 20 90 min 80% Autodesk Inventor 2012 Associate 30 60 min 72% Autodesk Inventor 2012 Professional 20 90 min 75% Revit Architecture 2012 Associate 30 60 min 80% Revit Architecture 2012 Professional 20 90 min 80% 3ds Max 2012 Associate 30 60 min 70% 3ds Max 2012 Professional Models to Motion 20 90 min 70% 3ds Max 2012 Professional Surface and Look Development 20 90 min 70% Maya 2012 Associate 30 60 min 70% Maya 2012 Professional Models to Motion 20 90 min 70% Maya 2012 Professional Visual Effects and Simulation 20 90 min 70% 2011 Certification Exams Exam # of items Time allowed Passing score AutoCAD 2011 Associate 30 60 min 73% AutoCAD 2011 Professional 20 90 min 74% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Associate 30 60 min 80% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 Professional 20 90 min 80% Autodesk Inventor 2011 Associate 30 60 min 70% Autodesk Inventor 2011 Professional 20 90 min 75% Revit Architecture 2011 Associate 30 60 min 80% Revit Architecture 2011 Professional 20 90 min 80% 3ds Max Design 2011 Associate 30 60 min 70% 3ds Max Design 2011 Professional 20 90 min 70% 3ds Max 2011 Associate 30 60 min 70% 3ds Max 2011 Professional Models to Motion 20 90 min 70% 3ds Max 2011 Professional Surface and Look Development 20 90 min 70% Maya 2011 Associate 30 60 min 70% Maya 2011 Professional Models to Motion 20 90 min 70% Maya 2011 Professional Visual Effects and Simulation 20 90 min 70%
2010 Certification Exams Exam # of items Time allowed Passing score AutoCAD 2010 Associate 30 60 min 77% AutoCAD 2010 Professional 20 90 min 80% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Associate 30 60 min 73% AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Professional 20 90 min 75% Autodesk Inventor 2010 Associate 30 60 min 77% Autodesk Inventor 2010 Professional 20 90 min 80% Revit Architecture 2010 Associate 30 60 min 83% Revit Architecture 2010 Professional 20 90 min 85% 3ds Max Design 2010 Associate 30 60 min 77% 3ds Max Design 2010 Professional 20 90 min 75% Assessment and Practice Tests Exam # of items Time allowed AutoCAD 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min Autodesk Inventor 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min Revit Architecture 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min 3ds Max Design 2011 Assessment 35 90 min 3ds Max 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min Maya 2011 and 2012 Assessment 35 90 min AutoCAD 2010 Assessment 65 90 min AutoCAD 2010 Professional Practice 20 135 min AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Assessment 55 90 min AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Professional Practice 20 135 min Autodesk Inventor 2010 Assessment 59 90 min Autodesk Inventor 2010 Professional Practice 20 135 min Revit Architecture 2010 Assessment 67 60 min Revit Architecture 2010 Professional Practice 20 135 min 3ds Max Design 2010 Assessment 59 90 min 3ds Max Design 2010 Professional Practice 20 135 min Notes: There is no passing score for assessment tests. 1/3 time is added in countries where English exams are delivered, and where English is not the first language. This happens automatically and will appear when the candidate starts the test.
Questions and Answers about Autodesk Certification 1. What is the Autodesk Certification Program? The Autodesk Certification program enables experienced users to receive special recognition for their knowledge of Autodesk software applications. 2. Who should attempt certification? The certification credentials are for anyone seeking to validate their knowledge of Autodesk software. The design and visualization industries are competitive environments, where only the best stand out. Anyone who uses Autodesk software for professional reasons can benefit from the program by emphasizing their skills and knowledge with an official certification from Autodesk. An individual who has achieved Autodesk Certification has validated their knowledge and skills of the performance tasks specified for the specific examination. 3. What Autodesk products are Certification exams available for? Autodesk offers certification exams for AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max Design. 4. Where is Autodesk Certification available? Autodesk is available around the world. To find an Autodesk Certification Center near you go to http://autodesk.starttest.com and search for a center. 5. What is the required passing score on Autodesk certification exams? The passing score varies by exam. Please refer to information about a specific exam to determine the passing score. These can be found at http://www.autodesk.com/certification. 6. What happens if I do not pass? If you do not pass, you will receive a diagnostic score report that indicates areas for improvement. You may then retake the examination as needed. There is no waiting period and you may take the exams as many times as you wish. You will have to pay for each attempt re-takes are not free. 7. Once granted, does certification last forever? Certification validates your knowledge and skills using a specific release (year) of an Autodesk application. Although certification for a particular version of an application never expires, certification is not considered current unless you have passed the latest exam. 8. How do I update my certification from one release to the next? Recertification requirements are available in either the Exam Guide of Exam Preparation Roadmaps for the certification you wish to earn. Be sure to download these important documents from http://www.autodesk.com/certification for full recertification requirements. 9. How much does it cost to take the examination and how do I pay? Exam costs vary by region. To find out the cost in your country go to http://autodesk.starttest.com, and search for an certification center near you. They will quote you a price. 10. How do I prepare for the certification examination? For information on how to prepare for certification, download either the Exam Guide of Exam Preparation Roadmaps for the certification you wish to earn. Be sure to download these important documents from http://www.autodesk.com/certification for a full list of recommend preparation materials. Autodesk Professional Certification Questions and Answers v7
AUTODESK CERTIFICATION - Q & A 11. What do I receive when I become certified? When you earn Autodesk Certification status you earn the right to use the official Autodesk Certified logo in marketing your Autodesk skills (on business cards, websites and Résumés) as specified in the logo usage guidelines. You also have access to your electronic Certificate, and if you choose, you may request your certification results be available in the Certified Users database. You will need to log in to your profile to view your certification history and access your score reports, certificates, and any associated certification logos. To log in, visit http://autodesk.starttest.com. 14. Who can I contact if I have more questions? Email certification@autodesk.com with any questions about the program. Autodesk, AutoCAD, and DWG are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. 2010 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. 2
Autodesk Professional Certification The power to be remarkable Gain a powerful advantage with Autodesk Certification In today s complex marketplace having the ability to prove your skills is very valuable. That s the thinking behind Autodesk Certification, an accreditation that can boost your career and credibility, and even benefit an existing or potential employer. Whether you re in manufacturing, civil engineering or architecture, Autodesk Certification signifies your experience and expertise to employers and clients around the world and, as such, is a very powerful asset for design professionals. When you become remarkable, your employer becomes remarkable too As a design professional, Autodesk Certification demonstrates your aptitude. But you are not the only beneficiary. For an employer, your Certification means that they get the most out of their software investment, strengthening their own competitiveness. Make your mark on your industry As an Autodesk Certified professional, it s important to be able to demonstrate your achievements in a meaningful way. You ll receive an electronic certificate that can be printed and framed, or attached to your CV. In addition to this you will get the official Autodesk Certification logo that you can use on your business card, CV or letterhead to identify you as certified, as well as the opportunity to list your details on the Autodesk s publicly available database of Certified Professionals. Immediate diagnostic feedback from Autodesk experts Whether or not you pass the exam, you receive immediate feedback on the areas where you can improve your Autodesk application skills. Your score report with feedback is available anytime through your Autodesk online testing system profile. Performance-based testing proving your experience Autodesk Professional-level Certification includes performance-based testing. That means you are tested in your ability to perform tasks, rather than on answers to questions about how they might be accomplished. Performance-based testing is widely accepted as a better way of ensuring that you have the skills needed for that application. Assess your knowledge of your Autodesk application before Certification Autodesk assessment tests will help determine your general knowledge of specific Autodesk applications. These online tests assess your know ledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in an Autodesk application. This means you can measure your readiness, boost your confidence and identify areas of knowledge that should be developed prior to Certification testing. Bring yourself up to speed with Autodesk Official Training Guides Preparation is everything. Autodesk Official Training Guides and the comprehensive Exam Guides enable you to review the knowledge and skills covered in the certification exams. Each book includes lessons covering the main sections of the exam, as well as exercises for most of the performance tasks that you will be required to complete during the examination.
Parsons Brinckerhoff Customer Success Story AutoCAD AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Buzzsaw Autodesk Professional Certification Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) Certified success. Parsons Brinckerhoff helps to increase employee productivity and satisfaction with Autodesk Certification Program. The Autodesk Certification Program has been a fantastic way for Parsons Brinckerhoff to invest in its employees and gain a competitive position in the marketplace. Rebecca Arsham CADD Training Manager Parsons Brinckerhoff Image courtesy of Parsons Brinckerhoff The Company Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is a planning, engineering, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance organization. The company has been involved in planning and designing some of the world s largest public works projects, such as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge outside Washington, DC, the tunnel under Turkey s Bosporus Strait, Kuwait s First Ring Road around Kuwait City, Cairo s Metro, and the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System in Singapore. Headquartered in New York City, PB has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. Creating a Global Standard PB faced several challenges, including employee retention, a global workforce using multiple versions of software, and limited budget to develop comprehensive training tools for staff. The company needed a reliable way to assess the skill level of employees, help ensure that skills are up to industry standard, and prepare staff for their next project. The reality was that we had staff at varying levels of expertise, explains Rebecca Arsham, CADD training manager at Parsons Brinckerhoff. We wanted to take a step back and consider where our employees really were in terms of software versions, level of knowledge, and how we wanted to effectively utilize the certification program to accomplish several goals. PB looked to Autodesk to help address these issues, seeking to incorporate Autodesk s certification program into its existing internal employee development and training plan. The resulting PB-Autodesk Professional Certification Pilot Program focused on AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D software the primary Autodesk applications in use at PB. Phased Approach Brings Measurable Results Autodesk and PB developed five project phases: launch, skills assessment, exam preparation, certification testing, and results. After taking an assessment test, candidates were given a personal learning plan that identified areas for improvement based on the results, which included study materials, Autodesk Official Training Guides, online training classes, exam preparation webinars, sample exam questions, recommended practice time, and a personal milestone calendar to track progress.
Adding the Autodesk Certification Program... has provided us with real ROI statistics. Faced with the challenge of keeping in touch with participants in different time zones and countries, PB needed to ensure that the training resources would be available for access at any time, regardless of location. Obviously, we couldn t just pull everyone into one large conference room for training, so we had to think outside the box a little bit, says Arsham. Several tools were used to solve this problem, including Autodesk Buzzsaw collaboration software as a service, which functioned as a centralized repository for all pilot program materials. In addition, PB took advantage of email communication templates that were branded with a consistent look and feel to help users easily distinguish important messages: instructions and next steps on how to achieve program goals, updates on materials and resources available, and important dates and reminders. Last, webcasts were recorded and posted for viewing at any time. Authorized Training Centers Essential to Program Because certification exams must be proctored at an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) site, ATC partners were chosen based on proximity to participants office locations: Avatech Solutions, CADsoft Consulting, Excitech Limited (UK), Future Media Concepts, Hagerman & Company, IMAGINiT Technologies, MicroCAD Training & Consulting, Striker Technology Solutions, and U.S. CAD. Pilot program participants were able to evaluate their skills, use blended learning resources to prepare, and pass their Associate and Professional exams all within a span of five months. The pass rate on the Associate exam was 83 percent, and 71 percent on the Professional exam an impressive feat for a pilot program. Adding the Autodesk Certification Program element to our existing PB training program has provided us with real ROI statistics, explains Arsham. With the high pass rate on the certification exams, we have validated the success of our CADD training program. These numbers enable PB to market our accomplishments and ultimately add value to the projects we work on. Certification a Win-Win for Companies and Their Employees For PB, the program brought clear benefits: a productivity increase among employees by focusing learning on needed skills; a competitive advantage through the ability to market Autodesk-certified staff on projects; and lower turnover due to increased employee job satisfaction. Perhaps the most compelling testament to employee development came from this employee feedback: When The Company does so much for you, it makes you wish to do more (than necessary) for The Company. We couldn t be happier with the results of the program, says Arsham. Given that the cost to replace a highly technical employee can range between one-half to five times the yearly salary of that employee, we are more than happy to invest in our employees so that they can fully leverage the Autodesk technology at their disposal. I think the results of our pilot program have proved that an investment in a certification training program does convey the right message to employees and in turn the employees become advocates for the company s training program. Image courtesy of Parsons Brinckerhoff Learn More For details about Autodesk Professional Certification and the certification process, visit www.autodesk.com/certification. Locate a local Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) site and learn more about the ATC network at www.autodesk.com/authorizedtraining. Autodesk offers a flexible portfolio of learning tools, for the novice to advanced user, to help users increase performance and remain competitive. Visit www.autodesk.com/learning. To learn more about Parsons Brinckerhoff and the services the company offers, visit www.pbworld.com. Autodesk Certification is a must for engineering professionals and companies like PB; it sets a standard benchmark of knowledge we can rely upon when hiring or forming project teams. Rebecca Arsham, CADD Training Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff Image courtesy of Parsons Brinckerhoff Autodesk, AutoCAD, ATC, Buzzsaw, and Civil 3D are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. BR0B1-000000-MZ12
Autodesk and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Autodesk and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev Autodesk Professional Certification How to become remarkable To earn Certification you need to pass an Autodesk Certification Exam, or a series of exams, and follow some simple steps Your five-step guide to getting started 1 Select the Certification that s right for you: Choose the level and the Autodesk application that is best for you. Certification is available for many Autodesk applications. Learn what to expect by reviewing the comprehensive Exam Guide detailing the skills you need. Autodesk i t Architecture 2010 This number certifies that the recipient has successfully completed all program requirements. In recognition of their commitment to achieving professional excellence, this certifies that has successfully completed the program requirements of Date Carl Bass President, Chief Executive Officer 2 Assess your readiness: Take an assessment test to measure your knowledge of the application, and to identify areas for further study and preparation. 3 Get the training you need: Enhance your skills with Autodesk Official Training Guides, or take classes at an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) site. AutoCAD 2010 This number certifies that the recipient has successfully completed all program requirements. In recognition of their commitment to achieving professional excellence, this certifies that has successfully completed the program requirements of Date Carl Bass President, Chief Executive Officer 4 Apply your training: Practice what you have learned to gain experience. 5 Take the required exam: Register for your exam online. Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 This number certifies that the recipient has successfully completed all program requirements. In recognition of their commitment to achieving professional excellence, this certifies that has successfully completed the program requirements of Date Carl Bass President, Chief Executive Officer Learn more about Autodesk Certification by visiting www.autodesk.com/certification Examples of Official Autodesk Certificates Why choose Autodesk Certification? Validate your skills and knowledge reliably Accelerate your professional development Enhance your credibility within your field Strengthen your CV with an Autodesk Certificate and logo List your details in Autodesk s Certified Professionals Database Autodesk and ATC are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.