Autodesk started the ACI ( Autodesk Certified Instructor ) Program earlier exclusively for the Media and Entertainment Division. Slowly Autodesk introduced the program to Manufacturing and Architecture to enable the next generation Instructors equipped with all the tools to better effectively teach Autodesk Products. Today Autodesk has introduced the ACI Program for AutoCAD – which helps Instructors to take up Autodesk Training in a better way, ensuring quality workflow and better equip with innovative teaching methods.
For a instructor to take up the ACI Program for AutoCAD, one needs to have completed the AutoCAD Certification Exams.
To learn more about the Autodesk Certified Instructor Program for AutoCAD – Click Here
ACI Eligibility & Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the ACI program, a candidate must
- Successfully complete Autodesk Professional Certification*
- Have a minimum of 2 years user-experience with Autodesk software
- Have a minimum of 1 year teaching experience with Autodesk software
- Clearly understand the content framework identified in the Industry Standards
- Successfully complete the ACI Workshop
*Not applicable to Autodesk® Softimage® software.
Benefits of Certification
Becoming an Autodesk Certified Instructor provides you with industry recognition and other benefits, including:
- Professional development
- Access to the global network of Autodesk Certified Instructors through the Professional Instructor Community (PIC)
- Photo Identification and biography on the Professional Instructor Community
- Opportunities to collaborate with and represent Autodesk at industry functions
- Use of ACI branding in professional correspondence and promotional materials
- Ability to develop educational courses based on the Industry Standards documents
ACI Process & Workshop
- Successfully complete Autodesk Professional certification
- Apply to the ACI program
- Successfully complete the online ACI workbook and exam
- Attend the ACI Workshop
ACI Application
Candidates may submit an ACI application* via the Professional Instructor Community.
*Before applying to the ACI program, candidates must have successfully completed Autodesk Professional certification. Failure to do so will automatically result in application rejection.
Upon application approval, candidates will receive a confirmation detailing the next steps.
ACI Workbook
The ACI Workbook is a self-study course and exam that helps candidates prepare for the Workshop.
Once the necessary fees have been paid, candidates are enrolled in the ACI Workbook and Workbook Knowledge Test (WKT). Candidates will have 45 days to complete both the workbook and WKT and must pass with a score of 80% or higher in order to proceed to the Workshop.
ACI Workshop
The ACI Workshop is a 3-day assessment in which candidates teach 2 modules from the Industry Standards documents which are randomly assigned on the first day. Candidates will be evaluated during the workshop on their teaching style and practical (applied) knowledge of the material presented. Each candidate must pass the ACI Workshop to become certified.
What Happens During an ACI Workshop?
Candidates must come to the Workshop prepared to teach any module from the Industry Standards documents for both fundamental and intermediate students. You will be asked to present 2 randomly assigned modules. After each 45-minute presentation the Autodesk Certification Evaluator (ACE) and your peers will provide you with constructive feedback.
You will also have the opportunity to observe and learn a variety of presentation styles from your peers.
- All presentations are recorded.
- Candidates and peers will participate in a Pros and Cons session after each presentation.
- Following each presentation, peers will complete a Peer Evaluation form.
- The ACE and the candidate will meet one-on-one to discuss detailed feedback.
ACI Workshop Results
ACI accreditation decisions are based on ACE and Peer Evaluation forms and reviews of the recorded presentations. The workshop ACE and other Autodesk Certification Evaluators review candidates, as may members of Autodesk Education.
Autodesk takes great care and diligence in accurately assessing each candidate. Therefore results may take up to 2 months to determine. All decisions will be communicated via e-mail.
How Is the Workshop Graded?
During the ACI Workshop, candidates will be evaluated on Technical Skills, Lesson Effectiveness, and Presentation Skills using the following forms:
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Peer Evaluation Form (pdf – 132Kb) |
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ACE Evaluation Form (pdf – 97Kb) |
How long is ACI valid?
Autodesk Certified Instructor accreditation is valid for 3 years for each product version. However, Autodesk recommends yearly recertification. The 3-year certification period starts on the date you receive the ACI results.
Recertification/Cross-Certification
Although ACI for a particular software product and version is valid for a 3-year period, you are not considered current unless you have passed the latest exams.
Existing ACIs may recertify by successfully completing Autodesk Professional certification*, as well as the ACI Workbook and Workbook Knowledge test.
Cross-Certification is available to current ACI interested in obtaining ACI accreditation for additional Autodesk products. Existing ACIs may cross-certify if they successfully complete Autodesk Professional certification* for the additional product as well as the Workbook and Workbook Knowledge test.
*Not applicable to Autodesk® Softimage® software.
Candidates requesting to recertify or cross-certify without first having successfully completed the current Autodesk Professional certification will automatically be rejected.
Industry Standards
Media & Entertainment Industry Standard (MEIS) Documents
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MEIS – Maya (pdf – 6661Kb) |
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MEIS – 3ds Max (pdf – 8238Kb) |
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MEIS – Softimage (pdf – 7934Kb) |
Architectural Visualization Industry Standard (AVIS) Documents
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AVIS – Revit Architecture (pdf – 5307Kb) |
Design Visualization Industry Standard (DVIS) Documents
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DVIS – AutoCAD (pdf – 10063Kb) |
Infrastructure Visualization Industry Standard (IVIS) Documents
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IVIS – AutoCAD Civil 3D (pdf – 9478Kb) |
Manufacturing Visualization Industry Standard (MVIS) Documents
Autodesk® Inventor®
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MVIS – Inventor (pdf – 5593Kb) |
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