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PRODUCT LAUNCH
Autodesk Certified User
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WHO IS AUTODESK?
Autodesk, a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, delivers the broadest product portfolio to empower customers to digitally design, visualize, and simulate their ideas.
A Better Design• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPpeSE1_MI
Autodesk IDEA Studio• http://
www.youtube.com/user/Autodesk?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/0/oWKvXE6nX7Q
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Official program name: Autodesk Certified User (ACU)
• www.certiport.com/autodesk • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JzLKLOCIG4
Certification titles:• AutoCAD Certified User• Autodesk Inventor Certified User
The new Autodesk Certified User certification will:• Replace the current exam on the CTE/Workforce list• Focus on Autodesk product skills through
performance-based testing• Certifies entry level skills in AutoCAD and Autodesk
Inventor• Incorporate into existing architecture, engineering
and design courses
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EXAM STRUCTURE
Exam structure • Performance-based – 50%• Multiple choice – 50% • 45 minutes
Proctoring• Administered via Certiport’s online
testing engine• In-classroom• Certiport proctor agreement required
Electronic Certificates• Electronic credential sharing• Hard copy available
Available in English Only Practice Test available for both
exams
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CERTIFICATE SAMPLES
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PRODUCT LAUNCH
Marketing assets Update collateral and datasheets Update Certiport website (www.certiport.com/autodesk) New Autodesk website on May 19th Video overview PR Announcements
Video news release and press release Social media activities Sales tools: Training, presentations, messaging Collect testimonials from beta customers Promotions with key associations Autodesk Education
Community Co-marketing activities with Autodesk Key announcement at ISTE
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LAUNCH SCHEDULE
Autodesk – Launch Schedule Dates
US Sales Team Training Apr 26
Internal Kick-off May 3
WW Partner announcement (newsletter) Apr 27, May 11
A-VAR Reseller announcement April 28
Testing Center announcement Apr 27, May 5, May 11
Exams available May 5
PR Launch (PR wire, social media) May 10
Campaign Offer (US Customers) Apr 28 - Jun 30
Autodesk Education Community Jun 7
ISTE Tradeshow (key announcement) Jun 26-29
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ACADEMIC CAMPAIGN
Email Campaign Offer• “Introductory offer”, ACU
practice tests included for FREE with all vouchers and classroom licenses
• Expires June 30, 2011 Drive leads for the sales
team and create awareness Target Academic Certiport
Testing Centers and A-VAR’s
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SAMPLE
www.certiport.com/autodesk
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CERTIFICATION RESOURCES Teacher and Student Resources
Autodesk Exam Skills - List of the exam objectives available and reference videos available at http://autodesk.com/certifieduserskills
Autodesk Digital Study Packets - Instructional videos aligned to the exam skills, available online at http://autodesk.com/certifieduserskills
Autodesk Digital STEAM Workshop - Project-based curriculum (available in May) at http://autodesk.com/digitalsteam
Free Autodesk software for students http://students.autodesk.com
Autodesk Education Community http://students.autodesk.com
ACU Practice Tests AutoCAD Certified User Autodesk Inventor Certified User
Online and Print Courseware Available Today 4D Technologies – Full online training in LMS Wiley/Sybex – Print books
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AUTODESK CERTIFIED?
“Becoming an Autodesk Certified User (ACU) can effectively employ industry design and engineering principles using Autodesk software to supplement their resume for an entry level position, ACU certification provides marketable skills that speak to employers.”
Autodesk Certification• http://www.youtube.com/watch
?v=LSQAxTVrtE4
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AUTODESK CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
Autodesk Certified User
Completing an academic 2 semester (180 hours) course that includes both exposure and hands on experience using AutoCAD (or Inventor) to complete projects or equivalent.
Autodesk Certified Associate
Mastering an Autodesk software course (or equivalent) plus 100 hours of hands-on application
Certified Professional
Mastering an Autodesk software course (or equivalent) plus 400 hours of hands-on application
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Current Program –Associate Certiport Solution - User
Testing location
Test are administered at a VUE testing center or an ATC scheduling is centralized online at Autodesk.com
Become a Certiport Testing Center Test in the classroom or lab. They can schedule testing at their own convenience There are no fees associated with becoming a testing center Centers are not intended for public testing but can be set-up as a
profit center
Exam Features
Associate exam is linear based Required to have the software installed Objectives designed for a professional with 1-2 years
experience
User exam is a mix of linear and performance based questions test candidate has to be able to use the software to answer
the question Exams are online and do not require the software to be installed Objectives test skills after attending entry-level course
Purchase Exams
Current cost of the exams is $25 or less depending on the quantity, decreases by volume.
Exams are purchased through an Autodesk reseller
Certiport is offering an unlimited classroom license at $2,950 Includes all exams and practice tests available Unlimited use for 1 year Makes budgeting easy with once a year commitment
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ACU - Autodesk Certified User
Product Name Product ID Base Price
Bundle:
ACU Campus License with Practice Tests (1,000 PT users and 1,000 exams loaded) 1102103 $3,950.00
ACU Classroom License with Practice Tests (500 PT users and 500 exams loaded) 1102098 $2,950.00
ACU Voucher with Retake 1102089 $90.00
License:
ACU Practice Test – 10 User 1102091 $106.29
ACU Practice Test – 100 User 1102092 $630.67
ACU Practice Test – 300 User 1102093 $1,693.60
ACU Practice Test – 500 User 1102096 $2,834.47
Voucher:
ACU Practice Test Voucher 1101992 $45.00
ACU Voucher 1102088 $75.00
Promotional:
ACU Voucher with 3 Practice Tests 1102100 $75.00
ACU Voucher w/Retake and 3 Practice Tests 1102097 $90.00
Bundle - HED:
ACU Classroom License with Practice Tests - HED (500 PT users and 500 exams loaded) 1102104 $3,950.00
ACU Campus License with Practice Tests - HED (1,00 PT users and 1,00 exams loaded) 1102105 $4,950.00
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PROGRAM CONTACTS
Edson Barton, Account Manager• [email protected]
Joe Catlett, Program Operations Manager• [email protected]
Denece Mikolash, Director of Program Marketing• [email protected]
Mart Withers, Marketing Manager• [email protected]
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APPENDIX
Autodesk Inventor• http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7srMusjr-mg&feature=pyv&ad=5171380822&kw=AutoCAD
Autodesk IDEA Studio• http://
www.youtube.com/user/Autodesk?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/0/oWKvXE6nX7Q
Better Design• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPpeSE1_MI
Autodesk Education• http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRDFMVMvDJg
