Take advantage of free Autodesk Certification exams at AU 2013 in Las Vegas to validate your skills and enhance your reputation. More than 400,000 people have become Autodesk Certified worldwide. We checked in with Philip Koneman, Development Manager, Global Training and Certification, to learn how this popular program is changing this year at AU and what you can do to improve your chances of becoming certified. AU: What’s different about certification this year at AU? Philip: We’re expanding the portfolio of exams that we offer. We also have a new certification prep class that relates to our... READ MORE >

One of the best ways to stay connected with AU throughout the year is to join our social media channels. We’ll let you know about special events, contests, polls, deadlines, and more. And you can tell us what’s working for you, what you want more of, and what we can fix. AU maintains an active Twitter feed for most of the year, connecting over 13,000 AU community members with each other and with AU. As we get closer to AU, we’ll provide useful information for attendees. If you want to join the conversation, follow @AutodeskU and use the hashtag #AU2013. During the AU conference, the Twitter t... READ MORE >

Let’s generate some excitement for Autodesk University 2013. The conference will be here before you know it. Twibbons are a great way to let people know that you'll be attending the conference this year. Add the AU 2013 Twibbon to your Facebook and Twitter profile. It’s easy and it’s fun! If you’d like to add a similar kind of image to your LinkedIn profile photo, download this zip file (5.7KB) to get started. --sandy READ MORE >

Autodesk University is looking for people to help us perform a usability test on planned AU website improvements. Can you help? Tests will take place on July 9, 10, 11, and 12 during normal business hours (Pacific time). You can participate either in our San Francisco, California, office, or remotely. Remote participants must have a quiet location, a fast broadband or LAN connection, and access to a phone for simultaneous voice communications. The test will take about an hour. All selected participants who complete the test will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. If you are interested, fill out t... READ MORE >

What began as an annual conference and exhibition in the U.S.—albeit a popular one—has evolved into a year-round program for the worldwide Autodesk community. Last year we had over 16,000 people attend AU events worldwide and more than 50% were at events outside the U.S. This year, AU is offering 5 international conferences as well as Autodesk University in Las Vegas. Although each conference will offer classes and activities for all industries, each one will focus on content that is most relevant to that country. All of them will address global trends and show how they are important. These ... READ MORE >