The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User exam demonstrates competency in computer-aided
design (CAD). The exam covers the basic use of the AutoCAD software as well as basic drafting
and design techniques. An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of
instruction and hands-on experience with the product, has proven competency at an industry
entry-level and is ready to enter into the job market.
Exam Objectives
Individuals who have earned an Autodesk Certified User certification have demonstrated mastery of the following skills:
APPLY BASIC DRAWING SKILLS
USE ADDITIONAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES
Create selection sets
Draw and edit polylines
Use coordinate systems
Apply hatches and gradients
DRAW OBJECTS
ORGANIZE OBJECTS
Draw lines and rectangles
Change object properties
Draw circles, arcs, and polygons
Alter layer assignments for objects
Draw polylines
Control layer visibility
DRAW WITH ACCURACY
REUSE EXISTING CONTENT
Work with grid and snap
Insert blocks
Use object-snap tracking
ANNOTATE DRAWINGS
Use coordinate systems
Add and modify text
MODIFY OBJECTS
Use dimensions
Move and copy objects
LAYOUTS AND PRINTING
Rotate and scale objects
Set printing and plotting options
Create and use arrays
APPLY BASIC DRAWING SKILLS
Trim and extend objects
Create selection sets
Offset objects
Use coordinate systems
Mirror objects
Use dynamic input, direct distance, and shortcut menus
Use grip editing
Use inquiry commands
Fillet and chamfer objects
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