Autodesk Certification Help & FAQs

Yes. Use your Autodesk Account to sign up for free courses, and track your learning progress with My Dashboard.

Autodesk learning and certifications are designed to be used by students and educators alongside industry professionals.  We encourage students and educators to visit the Autodesk Education Community to learn more about how to use and leverage Autodesk learning and certifications in an education setting. 

Autodesk Certified User exams (covering foundational concepts for secondary schools, digital literacy, and workforce readiness programs) are available through our testing partner Certiport. 

Certification prep courses offer an estimated 5-15 hours of self-paced content for learners to focus on the topics they need to brush up on. Length varies according to the complexity of the software, the skill and workflow, and the level of the course.

Our self-paced, modular courses are conducted exclusively online, enabling you to work at your own pace. No in-person or video conference attendance is required. You can access your lectures, practice tests, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web.

To complete a course at Autodesk Learning, you must pass the required test for the course. Track your learning progress with My Dashboard.

Our certification prep content aligns to relevant industry skills and workflows, enabling you to excel in your career or open the door to new opportunities. We partner with subject matter experts, educational institutions, organizations, and governments to identify the skills needed to solve the world's toughest challenges and create courses to meet them.

You will earn a certificate of completion each time you pass a skill-builder course. Certification prep courses track your preparedness for passing the Autodesk certification exam; we do not offer a certificate of completion for these courses. Find your recognitions on My Dashboard.

Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exams do have localized versions available in some languages, offered through Certiport Autodesk Certification. Autodesk Certified Associate (ACA), Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) and Autodesk Certified Expert (ACE) exams are currently available in English only. 

The best way to share Autodesk learning content with others is to use the course playlist feature. This feature enables you to create your own customized playlists of Autodesk courses and modules and share them with others. 

To create your own playlists: 

• Click the plus '+' (Add to list) at the top of any course/applicable module to create a new list or add to an existing list. Lists will be available under the "My lists" tab in "My Dashboard". 

To share a playlist with others: 

• Set the list visibility to Public and share the playlist link. 

Instructors can create curated playlists to share learning content with your students. Additionally, you can download and share course documents including model files, instruction sheets, data forms and more. 

English-language transcripts are available on the course video player. To show a scrolling transcript of the audio portion of the video, select the inverted quotation marks (“) control in the lower-right area of the video player. To hide the transcript, select the control again. Transcripts may be downloaded as an .srt or .txt file. To download a transcript, select your preferred file type below “Transcripts.”

To request testing accommodation for a disability, in the application process, indicate the need for accommodation and then select the type (for example: extra time, exam reader) you are requesting. When you do, you will be asked to provide a brief explanation supporting your request. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Review of accommodation requests and responses in most cases occur within two business days. You will receive an email notification with the decision.

The accommodations offered by our testing provider, Pearson VUE, are available for online exams or in test centers. Pearson VUE test accommodations may include extra testing time, a separate testing room, and breaks. If approved, specific Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations will be communicated to Pearson VUE before you schedule an appointment. You’ll see any approved accommodations in your appointment scheduling screen, as well as in your Pearson VUE confirmation email. 

In some cases, your accommodation may not be easily managed with Pearson VUE’s online scheduling process. You'll see a message to contact Pearson VUE’s Accommodations Scheduling Specialists. 

If you’ve been approved for accommodations such as a Reader, Recorder, or Separate Room, schedule your appointment directly with Pearson VUE’s Accommodations Scheduling Specialists at (800) 466-0450. Press Option 3 and indicate the “Autodesk Certification Program” when prompted. You’ll be asked to provide the following information from your Autodesk certification application: first name, last name, address, email, and phone. 

 Accommodation requests for English as a Second Language (ESL) provide extra time during an exam if approved.  

If your accommodation request for your disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act was denied, you may not have provided sufficient detail about your request. If you believe you have a disability that qualifies for an accommodation under the ADA, See the Contact us information in the Quick links section at the top of this page. 

Create a case with Autodesk support to request an appeal, providing any information that supports your request. 

Autodesk Professional level certifications are offered in English only. If you are a non-native English speaker and you need extra time on your certification exam, you can request this accommodation by emailing certification@autodesk.com

Autodesk follows certification industry best practices to create and update all exams. Subject matter experts (SMEs) participate in a rigorous exam development process which is conducted by a professional testing organization and our test development team.

Each exam is based on an Exam Objectives created by SMEs through a formal job task analysis exercise. SME’s write exam items based on the exam objectives and every item is peer reviewed for relevancy, accuracy, and currency.

Your exam is scored with a pass or fail result. Passing scores vary by certification exam, and we do not disclose the passing score to candidates before they take the exam.

Our certification exams delivered through the Pearson VUE platform are "selected response" (choose from a set of possible answers), offered in English only. You will not have access to the software to help you with your answers. Exams feature several different types of questions: 

• Multiple-choice questions measure knowledge of a specific content topic. A multiple-choice item asks a question and provides multiple possible answers. 
• Drag-and-drop questions measure object-association and placement skills. Exam takers select and reposition answer options within a list or graphic. 
• Active-screen questions measure familiarity with the software UI by using interactive images of the software. 
• Hot-area questions measure your ability by asking you to select “hot” areas of an exhibit. Hot-area items are essentially multiple-choice items with graphical answer choices. 

• Graphic-interpretation questions measure your ability to view a graphic and interpret the information successfully. 

Please note: All exams offered by Autodesk through the Pearson Vue platform, 

• Autodesk Certified Associate (ACA) 
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) 
• Autodesk Certified Expert (ACE), 

are provided in English language only. If English is not your primary language (ESL or English as a Second Language), additional time may be requested for approval during registration. 

For localized versions of select Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exams, please refer to our testing partner Certiport at www.certiport.com. 

Autodesk is pleased to offer ACA, ACP and ACE certifications. Standard Retail Prices for each of our exam tiers are as follows: 

*All exams are priced according to currency values in specific countries and regions. Exam prices are subject to change. In some countries and regions, additional taxes may apply. 

Individuals can purchase and pay for the exam as part of the exam scheduling process. Select a certification to schedule your exam.

For information about bulk purchase of Autodesk Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified Professional, and Autodesk Certified Expert certification exam vouchers, please locate an authorized Autodesk Learning Partner or refer to the Pearson VUE purchase voucher directory.   For bulk purchase of Autodesk Certified User exams, please contact Certiport.

Yes. Taking an Autodesk beta exam gives you an opportunity to add our newest certifications to your resume. To learn more about upcoming beta exams, please visit our coming soon page.

For Autodesk Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified Professional, and Autodesk Certified Expert certification exams in English, Autodesk administers its own exams hosted on PearsonVUE.  Certiport continues to offer Autodesk Certified User exams including translated versions. Certiport Autodesk Certification has complete information on these certifications.

Yes. Note that your proctor will be communicating with you in English. If you need a proctor who speaks Japanese or Spanish however, you can request one during the registration process for online proctored exams.

No. Use your Autodesk Account to apply for Autodesk certifications and to schedule or modify your exam appointment.

Contact Pearson VUE directly for support on issues with connecting to your proctor or a Pearson VUE facility or with issues on exam session technology.

You can cancel or reschedule your exam appointment from  My Dashboard. If you cancel your exam appointment, you must do so a minimum of 24 hours prior to your appointment. Failure to cancel in time or failure to appear for your appointment will result in the forfeiture of your exam fee. You may reschedule your appointment prior to the 24-hour window free of charge.

Pearson VUE accepts Visa, American Express, or MasterCard debit or credit cards as well as payment vouchers. For additional details, consult the Payment FAQ on Pearson VUE’s helpful resources.

An exam voucher is a unique code that will enable a candidate to schedule an exam at a Pearson VUE authorized testing center or online with OnVUE.

Certification exam vouchers have a specified end date and must be used to schedule and take an exam no later than the voucher’s specified end date. As an exam candidate, you must meet all eligibility requirements for Autodesk certification exams and agree to all certification terms and conditions. Candidates may only receive up to one certification exam voucher in connection with each beta certification exam. Certification exam vouchers may only be used by you and may not be sold, assigned, or transferred. Certification exam vouchers are subject to all terms accompanying such voucher. 

Additional information about Autodesk Certification Policies can be found  here. 

Payment is required when scheduling an exam appointment. As part of the check-out process, you will have the option to enter your voucher code.

Refer to the terms and conditions that accompanied the discount you received. Use of discount or promotion codes are subject to the terms and conditions provided by Autodesk for the use of such discount or promotion code.

Numerous states have included Autodesk Certifications on their lists of approved industry-recognized credentials through their departments of education and workforce services. Many of these states leverage Perkins V funding to help ensure college and career readiness for learners. Click on this link to learn about available funding in your State Endorsements :: Autodesk Certifications :: Certiport (pearsonvue.com)

There are three ways to view the results of your certification exam: 

1. You will receive a notification of your results at the end of your exam session. 
2. An email with your results will be sent to the email address in your Autodesk account. 
3. You can also find your certification exam information in My Dashboard. 

Based on your exam result, you will receive a notification of your awarded certification at the email address associated with your Autodesk Account.

That depends on which certification you earned, but they are valid for 2 or 3 years. Some certifications, like Fusion 360 certifications, are valid for 2 years, whereas other certifications are valid for 3 years. For more information, see the Certification Details pages for individual certifications for validity periods and other information.

To recertify for an Autodesk Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified Professional, or Autodesk Certified Expert certification, you must: 

• Submit a new certification application within the six-month period prior to the certification expiration date 
• Schedule, purchase, and take the certification exam before the expiration date 
• Achieve a passing score 

Once you have passed the exam, the expiration date on the certification will be appended and extended through a new expiration term. 

There is no grace period for expired certification credentials. To pursue certification after your existing certification has expired, you must submit a new application, purchase and take the related certification exam, and achieve a passing result. The issuance date on this new certification will be effective on the date of the passed exam. 

Congratulations on earning your new badge! Upon earning your certification, you’ll receive an email from “Autodesk via Credly” inviting you to claim your Credly digital badge. Visit the Credly Help Center for guidance on how to manage and share your badge.

Your notification email will guide you to setup a Credly account and claim your new badge. Already have a Credly account using a different email address? You may wish to merge accounts, following this guidance. 

For more information about Credly, please see Credly’s Support pages and the Credly, Credential Management Agreement and Privacy Policy.