- Free Certification AutoCAD - Tamburix of Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro
This free AutoCAD certification test is for the AutoCAD 2007 of AutoDesk, Inc. AutoDesk offers a 30-day free trial version of its AutoCAD 3D CAD. Note though that the latest version of AutoCAD is the 2011 version while this free certification is for the 2007 version. However, since most companies will have the earlier Autocad versions rather than the latest version or upgrade, it makes good sense to have certifications on the earlier versions.
In addition, practice examinations prior to any official certification can help professionals perform better on the official test. Please note that this free AutoCad certification test is provided by a non-AutoDesk company.
AutoCAD Professional Pay Scales
According to Pay Scale, Inc., an AutoCAD designer job has an hourly rate of $16-$25 or an annual salary of $36,940 to $57,151 in the US. Future job growth prospects for Autocad professionals can also be enhanced with project management certifications from the PMI such as the CAPM or Certified Associate of Project Management, PMP or Project Management Professional and Project+ as skilled professionals are likely to lead teams and ultimately, manage several teams of Autocad professionals.
PMP certified professionals from the PMI have an average salary of $104,253 according to the TechRepublic 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report. Moreover, the same report notes that CAPM and Project+ certified IT professionals receive an average or mean salary of $95,979.
Free AutoCad Certification Test Details
This is a non-proctored interactive test for experienced users. Some test items involve drawing files that need to be opened and manipulated in AutoCAD 2007. The test covers the following areas:
- 3D Modeling
- Blocks
- Drawing
- Drawing Setup
- Plotting
- Annotation
- Customization
- Drawing Management
- Modifying
Proctored Versus Non-Proctored Certification Tests
As stated earlier, this is a non-proctored exam. It essentially means that this online exam is taken under time pressure without the supervision and monitoring of an instructor, a teacher or tutor. Non-proctored certifications raise integrity issues as some detractors contend that test takers can cheat with the assistance of a nearby expert.
However, this contention appears to have a remedy because the exam is administered online. In short, employers can require job applicants to take the test again in their presence where the applicant's performance can be clearly observed.
The company that offers this free AutoCAD test implies that hired professionals specializing in AutoCad and other special skills have designed the questionnaires. The exam administration process uses a questions table where rows of individual questions are accessed at random from the database. Hence, all tests have different questions. However, test questions have a tendency of not being unique per exam when the certification exam is taken many times.
On the positive, repeated exposure to some test questions can be advantageous since key Autocad concepts will have better retention.
On the other end, proctored tests are more acceptable in many industries as these certifications are taken under strict supervision. Currently, most, if not all, standard certifications such as the PMP, CAPM and Project+ are proctored.
To minimize the risk of being accused with dishonesty, test takers should ensure that this certification must be listed in the appropriate subheading in their resumé. The suggested sub-heading is Non-Proctored Certifications as distinguished from Proctored Certifications.
Brainbench, the certifications company also offers other free non-AutoCad certifications as well as paid practice tests at $25 each. A printed hard copy of the certification is available at a cost while the online transcript certification, which prospective employers can verify any time, is free.
Mike Littman, Brainbench's vice president for marketing says that they have: "...over 6 million members" and work "...with Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, EDS, Ford Motor Company, H&R Block, IBM, Interwoven, JPMorgan, Kaiser Permanente, Manpower, Prometric, SAIC, Siemens, TAC Worldwide, U.S. Government Agencies, Verizon, and Wells Fargo..." including other companies.
Of course, Littman's statements are not verified.
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This free AutoCAD Certification test has a limited offer period and is subject to certain terms and conditions. With the scope and limits described above, the reader can better assess whether to take this exam or not. When decided, visit the AutoCAD 2007 (U.S.) Interactive site to take the exam. Please be sure to follow the procedures provided in the website.
Note: As of February 11, 2011, this certification test is no longer free. The website offers new free IT-related tests though.
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Melvin Tandoc - Melvin currently works for the project management software company that makes 2-plan Desktop and 2-plan Team.
