Inventor Certified User
Course and Exam
Course Description
The Autodesk Inventor course utilizes a learn-by-doing approach using video instruction and tutorials, immersing the student in the role of a designer for a fictional amusement park. Students will be creating designs for products that will be used in a new themed area. Students will use the designs of these items to learn and apply skills in Inventor by learning Inventor’s user interface, creating and editing 2D sketches and 3D models, applying advanced modeling techniques, assembling components, analyzing interference between components, and creating engineering drawings to document designs. This course will help prepare students for the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exam for Inventor and help students gain valuable employability skills in the area of mechanical design.
Exam Objectives
Target Audience
The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Inventor exam is designed for an individual who has a foundational level of proficiency and hands-on experience with Inventor (approximately 150 hours), has proven competency at an industry entry-level, and is ready to enter the job market.
Candidate Description
A successful candidate for this certification is familiar with Inventor features and capabilities, as well as relevant workflows, processes, and project objectives. They are competent using the core tools in the Inventor Design, Render, and Drawing workspaces. They can perform basic Inventor tasks related to component and assembly modeling with limited assistance from peers, product documentation, and support services. They can answer routine conceptual and applied questions about how to use Inventor without referring basic questions to others. Additionally, they can comprehend a technical drawing and have a basic concept of drafting standards.
Prerequisites
It is expected that all candidates will have a general understanding of:
• Demonstrate proficiency with basic computer skills and digital literacy
• Apply correct industry standard terminology
• Understand the concepts associated with general technical drawing and
design
• Access online and written reference materials including the help screens
within Inventor
• Understand application options and document settings
• Know how to use the ribbon