Friday, September 21, 2018

New Book: Autodesk Revit for Architecture Certified User Exam Preparation

In the competitive world in which we live it is important to stand out to potential employers and prove your capabilities. One way to do this is by passing one of the Autodesk Certification Exams. A candidate who passes an exam has credentials from the makers of the software that you know how to use their software at a base level. This can help employers narrow down the list of potential interviewees when looking for candidates.

To help those interested in taking this exam I wrote a small preparation guide. As you can see in this photo, the book is thin, with just over 100 pages, and intended to be a simple, to-the-point, study guide. And, when I say "thin" I mean, compared to my 612 page commercial design book also pictured -- which, by the way, was first publishes in 2003!


Key Features

This book will prepare you to pass the Revit Certified User Exam on your first try
Designed for users with at least 40 hours of real-world Revit experience
Gives an overview of the exam process
Describes the main topics you need to be familiar with to pass the exam
Provides a multiple-choice sample exam to verify that you are ready for the exam

In Detail

Autodesk Revit for Architecture Certified User Exam Preparation is intended for the Revit user who has about 40 hours of real-world experience with Autodesk Revit software. This book will help guide you in your preparation for the Autodesk Certified User, Revit for architecture exam. By passing this exam you are validating your Revit skills, and are well on your way to the next level of certification.

Throughout the book you will find an overview of the exam process, the user interface and the four main topics: Elements/Families, Modeling, Views and Documentation. The specific topics you need to be familiar with to pass the test are explained in greater detail throughout the book. At the end of the book, there is a sample multiple-choice practice test to self-assess your readiness for the exam.

This book will help you pass the Autodesk Certified User exam on the first try, so you can avoid repeatedly taking the exam and obtain your certification sooner.

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Certificate and Logo

When the exam is successfully passed a certificate can be printed and displayed at your desk or included with your resume. You also have access to an Autodesk logo for use on business cards or on flyers promoting your work..



The exams are not based on a specific release of Revit. Rather, they are based on fundamental Revit concepts which typically do not change from version to version. Thus, it does not matter which version of Revit you have installed on your personal computer or in the lab at school.

Main Topics

This book covers the Autodesk Certified User, which is the first entry-level exam. There are four main topics covered in the ACU example as listed here:


Where to Get it

With just over 100 pages, the book is easy to study and reasonable priced. There are several ways to purchase this book in print and electronic formats as listed here:

Ways to purchase:


Internationally:

Instructors and professors in North America may request a free examination copy from SDC Publications.

Photos

And to close, here are a few photos I took of my printed copied which recently arrived.




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