Earning AutoCAD certification proves to clients and perspective employers that you have the technical skills to maximize what AutoCAD can do.
ONLC Training Centers has the classes that can help you prepare for AutoCAD certification. And with our AutoCAD Bundles you can get training, exam prep and an exam voucher all at a savings. You even get to decide which course format—ILT (instructor-led training), On-Demand (self-study) or some of each. See AutoCAD Savings Bundles.
Computer-aided design ( CAD ) programs can help with exploring design ideas, visualizing concepts through photorealistic renderings, and simulate how a design will perform in the real world. AutoCAD has wide application and is used in a variety of industries including architecture, construction, manufacturing, medical, engineering, product development and design and so on.
Attend hands-on, instructor-led training classes at ONLC's more than 300 locations. Not near one of our locations? You can attend these same live classes from the convenience of your home/office PC via our Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI) technology.
Prefer to study on your own? Our AutoCAD On-Demand courses let you do just that! See AutoCAD On-Demand.
This certification confirms students have developed the entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software. Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification is an great way for students to validate their software skills including creating or plotting drawings, editing objects, working with layouts, etc.
Recommended Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials (3
Days)
This three-day instructor-led, hands-on course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. View
outline & dates
AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate (2
Days)
This two-day instructor-led, hands-on course continues where the Level 1: Essentials course ends with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the software including advanced editing and construction techniques, advanced plotting and publishing options, adding parametric constraints to objects and creating local and global blocks to name a few. View
outline & dates
Attending the above courses plus 50 hours of hands-on experience with Autodesk AutoCAD® is strongly recommended before attempting the ACU Exam.
Certification Exam
Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam
The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Exam includes multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Following are some examples of software aspects that may be covered in the exam:
Authorized AutoCAD exams are available from Certiport. Students schedule exams directly with that testing provider. When you pass the authorized exam you will receive a digital badge for that credential. Anyone who views your badge can select it to learn about your skills and verify authenticity.
Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) is an advanced- and professional-level credential for Autodesk software users who possess an extended amount of real-world Autodesk software experience. It confirms a professional's knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks of AutoCAD including dimensioning, basic drawing skills, using hatching and gradients, and more.
Recommended Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials (3
Days)
This three-day instructor-led, hands-on course covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that enable the student to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. View
outline & dates
AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate (2
Days)
This two-day instructor-led, hands-on course continues where the Level 1: Essentials course ends with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the software including advanced editing and construction techniques, advanced plotting and publishing options, adding parametric constraints to objects and creating local and global blocks to name a few. View
outline & dates
AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced (3
Days)
This three-day instructor-led, hands-on course has advanced techniques and teaches you to be proficient in your use of the AutoCAD® software. This is done by teaching you how to recognize the best tool for the task, the best way to use that tool, and how to create new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently. View
outline & dates
Attending the above courses plus extensive hands-on experience with Autodesk AutoCAD® (some suggest up to 400 hours) is recommended before attempting the ACP Exam.
Certification Exam
Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam
The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam includes multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Following are some examples of software aspects that may be covered in the exam:
Authorized AutoCAD exams are available from Certiport. Students schedule exams directly with that testing provider. When you pass the authorized exam you will receive a digital badge for that credential. Anyone who views your badge can select it to learn about your skills and verify authenticity.
AutoCAD certification (ACU or ACP) proves you have the technical skills to maximize what AutoCAD can do.
With our AutoCAD Certification Bundles you'll get a discount on training, exam prep software plus an exam voucher all at a discount!
Click the title of the classes marked with the green flag (
) to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag (
) to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| AutoCAD for Novice Users | ||
| AutoCAD for Novice Users | 5 | $2495 |
| AutoCAD Core Series | ||
| AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials | 3 | $1495 |
| AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate | 2 | $995 |
| AutoCAD Level 3: Advanced | 3 | $1495 |
| AutoCAD (On-Demand, Self-Study) | ||
| AutoCAD On-Demand: AutoCAD Fundamentals (Levels 1 & 2) | 5 | $895 |
| AutoCAD On-Demand: AutoCAD Complete (Levels 1, 2 & 3) | 8 | $1195 |
| 3D | ||
| AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals | 5 | $2495 |
| AutoCAD 3D Drawing and Modeling | 3 | $1495 |
Education Advisors to Help You
Our Education Advisors can answer questions you may have about certification and help you select a training path that is right for your goals.
For assistance...
1.800.288.8221
(weekdays)
Top of page
Facebook
LinkedIn