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Certification

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Certification Description
Those who possess more advanced skills and can solve complex workflow and design challenges will, in most cases, pursue recognition as Certified Professionals. Certification at this level demonstrates the skills needed to stand out from the competition and pursue career advancement.

Certifying Organization
Autodesk, Inc.
https://www.autodesk.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

AutoCAD Certified Professional Website

Certification Description
Career and technical education programs across the United States equip students with marketable 2D and 3D design skills by teaching them to use state-of-the-art Autodesk® design software.

Certifying Organization
Autodesk, Inc.
https://www.autodesk.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Autodesk Certified User Website

Certification Description
Autodesk Moldflow certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, not only for Autodesk Moldflow software, but also injection molding, plastic part design, and mold design best practices.

Certifying Organization
Autodesk, Inc.
https://www.autodesk.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Autodesk Moldflow Insight Associate Certification Website

Certification Description
Autodesk Moldflow certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, not only for Autodesk Moldflow software, but also injection molding, plastic part design, and mold design best practices.

Certifying Organization
Autodesk, Inc.
https://www.autodesk.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Autodesk Moldflow Insight Expert Certification Website

Certification Description
Autodesk Moldflow certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, not only for Autodesk Moldflow software, but also injection molding, plastic part design, and mold design best practices.

Certifying Organization
Autodesk, Inc.
https://www.autodesk.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Autodesk Moldflow Insight Professional Certification Website

Certification Description
Today's data center designers are often required to possess knowledge in mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems, as well as being familiar with the other needs of a data center, such as reliability, security and building requirements.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Data Center Design Consultant Website

Certification Description
Confirms mastery of NPD principles and best practices.
Identifies individuals who have sufficient product development knowledge and experience to move into a leadership position.
Supports an organizations drive for process consistency and discipline in new product development. It offers the right big picture, baseline and areas of focus.

Certifying Organization
Product Development and Management Association
http://www.pdma.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

New Product Development Professional Website

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).