{"id":11867,"date":"2021-10-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/?p=11867"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T00:28:35","slug":"4-things-you-need-to-know-about-autocad-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/4-things-you-need-to-know-about-autocad-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things You Need to Know About AutoCAD Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking to&nbsp;up-level&nbsp;your skills?&nbsp;Want to advance your career? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/all-certifications\/autocad-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\">AutoCAD certification<\/a> can help! Here are four things you need to know about certification\u2014and some may surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-why-certification-will-help-you-and-your-career\">#1: Why Certification Will Help You and Your Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning your certification has a myriad of benefits. First off, it helps you stand out from the competition with the positive proof of your proficiency and expertise with a comprehensive skill set. It\u2019s also a nice badge of honor among your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then there\u2019s the bottom line that we all care about: salary. According to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.burning-glass.com%2Fresearch-project%2Fcertifications%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cheather.miller%40autodesk.com%7Cd767564dcea14be7889508d97c6ceddc%7C67bff79e7f914433a8e5c9252d2ddc1d%7C0%7C0%7C637677629907662922%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=5W30Lpnyn1jwpTyYP5Vp8%2BU467zFHwB1Odb%2BAlnk7CE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">Burning Glass<\/a>, certifications can both open doors and grow careers, helping professionals earn salary premiums of 18% on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThere are multiple industries where literally if you can just master a single software, you can find yourself gainfully employed for the next several decades,\u201d said Ian Siegel, CEO of ZipRecruiter. AutoCAD, a program used to create 2D and 3D drawings, is always in high demand, according to Siegel.<\/p><cite>CNBC, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/06\/10\/how-to-get-a-job-after-graduating-from-college.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastering just one of these software programs will lead to decades of employment<\/a>&#8220;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-requirements-for-autocad-certification\">#2: Requirements for AutoCAD Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting certified in AutoCAD is easier than you think with the Autodesk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/all-certifications\/autocad-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting<\/a>. It\u2019s developed for those with advanced skills and can solve complex challenges in workflow and design. Certification is valid for three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You typically need approximately 400 (minimum) to 1200 (recommended) hours of real-world AutoCAD software experience and a general understanding of the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drawing and organizing objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawing with accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced editing functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced layouts, printing, and alternative outputs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annotation techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reusable content and drawing management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"1200\" data-lbwps-height=\"628\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building-300x157.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD certification learning\" class=\"wp-image-11869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/10\/05\/AutoCAD-certification-building.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-how-to-get-ready-for-the-exam\">#3: How to Get Ready for the Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autodesk Certification program has all the test prep you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-design-drafting-cert-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AutoCAD certification prep<\/a> is self-paced and takes about 10 hours to complete. A pre-test helps to gauge where you stand. Then the easy-to-use learning modules keep track of each unit completed so you\u2019re always on the right track. A practice test at the end ensures you\u2019re ready for the real deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not quite ready to go for the full certification? The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learning-pathways\/autocad-design-drafting\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Pathways<\/a> hub provides unlimited, free access to skill-builder and certification prep courses. You can get ready or simply enhance your skill set with additional courses to learn at your own pace and track your progress. Each of the following take anywhere from two to four hours to complete depending on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-drawing-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technical Drawing for Design and Drafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-drawing-management-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drawing Management for Design and Drafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-annotating-dimensioning-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annotating and Dimensioning for Design and Drafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-objects-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating and Modifying Objects with Accuracy for Design and Drafting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/learn\/course\/autocad-layout-output-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Layout and Output Drawings for Design and Drafting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-details-for-the-exam\">#4: Details for the Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the exam actually entail? Here\u2019s the breakdown of what you can expect from the Pearson-hosted certification exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>120-minute exam time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45-60 questions, including multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, \u201chot area,\u201d and graphic interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exam and proctor available in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scored with pass\/fail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online or in-person testing options. In-person may be limited at this time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$150 fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also see the breakdown of topics in the document available here. Upon successful completion of your certification, you\u2019ll receive both a digital badge and personalized certificate for download. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/certification\/all-certifications\/autocad-design-drafting-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-50-discount-for-a-limited-time\">50% Discount for a Limited Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s a special bonus right now! This year, Autodesk University 2021 attendees are eligible to receive 50% off the standard retail price of 150 USD towards any Autodesk Associate, Professional, or Expert Certification exam. Individuals must visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\\campaigns\\certification\\au2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this site<\/a> to submit their information in order to receive their offer code via email. 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