The Autodesk 2024 Design and Make report showcases that 77% of companies report that upskilling employees is important. They also report they lack resources needed to design training programs. The Design and Make report also reflects that between 2021 and 2023 there's been a 143% increase in Autodesk's Media and Entertainment certification adoption, a 71% increase in AECO certification adoption, and a 100% increase in Autodesk's Design and Make certification adoption. Professionals and educators will learn about Autodesk's recognized certification and how earning certification helps validate your skills to employers and gives you the ability to differentiate yourself in this competitive labor force. Attendees will learn about available learning and training to upskill in Autodesk products. Additionally, they'll learn about our global distribution channels and reduced-price bulk vouchers for teams or students. Lastly, we'll discuss available state government funding for students. Twenty-five random attendees will receive a free voucher to take a professional Autodesk Certification exam.

Based on research collected by Autodesk and Certiport, a Pearson VUE company; 87% of companies are facing or anticipating a skills gap, and 85 million jobs are potentially going unfilled by 2030, the need for skilled workers is more critical than ever. In today’s fast-evolving digital world, certifications are key to acquiring and demonstrating the skills employer’s demand. Research shows that 47% of certified professionals seek to build new skills, with 75% citing skill development as a major motivator. In this modern, face-paced economy, mastering skills and validating that you have them will be a valuable currency. Join our session to discover how certifications can help bridge the skills gap in the Design and Make industries. Learn about Autodesk’s Training and Certification offerings for every career from entry-level to professional, and how our global network of partners can support your growth.

Autodesk offers an industry-recognized certification portfolio that is built with high integrity following industry standards. Attendees can expect to learn about the details of each certification and how it can impact the progression of their career by validating and showcasing their knowledge, skills, and abilities in AEC or Fusion 360. Additionally, expect to learn about our distribution channels, voucher programs, and education offering that supports the secondary, vocational, and higher education markets. Attendees will receive access to a promotional code that could be used after AU on any certification exam.

Career and technical education programs around the world—from K-12 through postsecondary and professional education—equip students with marketable 2D and 3D design skills by teaching them to use up-to-date Autodesk® design software. Autodesk Certification has created a complete certification solution that confirms that students have the skills necessary to further their design careers as they attend college, enter the workforce, or work toward additional levels of industry certification as a seasoned professional. This class covers the Autodesk Certifications available from user through professional, as well as the new workflow certifications. We offer insights into how certification can be applied throughout the entire educational marketplace, industry, and beyond.

Understanding how to use Autodesk® products is Step 1, but is it realistic to expect people to be set for life? In this class, learn how to incorporate learning modules across software products, operate a bootcamp model, and take advantage of Autodesk Certification to get and keep customers engaged and to extend the classroom in both time and settings.

This class will discuss the methodologies of learning in a CAD environment, regardless of discipline, product, or specialization. Shaun Bryant will take you through methods of learning, from traditional classroom, office, and home environments to the mobile world of laptops, tablets, and smartphones. He will discuss various methods of how to retain what you have learned, and how to reuse that knowledge to work toward Autodesk Certification and other professional qualifications in your discipline. So, as Shaun will ask you in this class: How do YOU learn?

The pandemic totally changed the learning landscape. Classrooms were closed, ATCs had to move to online learning, and millions re-assessed what they wanted to do in their careers. This meant that learning had to be done differently. Remote training, online learning providers, and self-learning became the standard. As we eventually return to face-to-face learning, new learning methodologies are being used, regardless of discipline, product, or specialization. Shaun Bryant (CADJedi), a LinkedIn Learning [in]structor, will take you through specific learning methods, from traditional classroom, office, and home environments to the mobile world of laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Shaun will also discuss various methods to retain what you have learned and reuse that knowledge to work toward Autodesk Certification and other professional qualifications in your discipline. So, as Shaun will ask you in this class: How do YOU learn?

Validate your skills and enhance your credibility through Autodesk certification. Passing a certification exam proves to your employer and clients that you are proficient on the software needed to do your job. This class will help you prepare for the Revit Architecture Professional Certification exam. Learn tips and trick on how to use the software to answer exam questions related to objectives, quickly and correctly, to ensure your success as you sit to take your exam.

Validate your skills and enhance your credibility through Autodesk certification. Passing a certification exam proves to your employer and clients that you are proficient on the software needed to do your job. This class will help you prepare for the AutoCAD Civil 3D Professional Certification exam. Learn tips and trick on how to use the software to answer exam questions related to objectives, quickly and correctly, to ensure your success as you sit to take your exam.

Certification in Autodesk 3ds Max software demonstrates your capabilities in one of the most demanding creative jobs in the market today. Digital artists and educators alike will benefit from the Autodesk Certification process, as credentials will help you gain confidence with studios and schools. This class will help you prepare for your Certification examinations by exposing you to the topics and materials on which you may be tested. The class will cover subjects such as modeling, cameras, scene management, materials, rigging, interoperability, and animation, with an emphasis on workflow.

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. Autodesk highly recommends that you structure your examination preparation for success. This means scheduling time to prepare, reviewing the Exam Guide, using Autodesk Official Certification Courseware, and using a variety of resources to prepare for your certification. Equally as important, actual hands-on experience is recommended. In this class, you review this process, experience questions similar to those in the exam, and learn about the materials available to you to be successful in Revit Architecture Certification.

Autodesk Certification signifies your experience and expertise to employers and clients around the world. Preparing to take the certification exam is highly recommended, and you should structure your examination preparation for success using the exam roadmaps and this virtual course as study guides. This virtual 3ds Max Certification Preparation course is intended to serve as preparation for either the user or professional exam by introducing the exam categories and certification objectives in a workflow based manner in 3ds Max. The course will step through each category using relevant examples, and provide valuable insight for the exam. In preparation for the exam, we encourage you to watch this virtual course in combination with hands-on time in the application to increase your understanding of the concepts and skills. We wish you the best of luck!

Autodesk Certification signifies your experience and expertise to employers and clients around the world. Preparing to take the certification exam is highly recommended, and you should structure your examination preparation for success using the exam roadmaps and this virtual course as study guides. This virtual Maya Certification Preparation course is intended to serve as preparation for either the user or professional exam by introducing the exam categories and certification objectives in a workflow based manner in Maya. The course will step through each category using relevant examples, and provide valuable insight for the exam. In preparation for the exam, we encourage you to watch this virtual course in combination with hands-on time in the application to increase your understanding of the concepts and skills. We wish you the best of luck!