Autodesk® Professional Excellence (APEX) is a collection of programs offering software training, professional development, and accreditation to educators involved in games, broadcast television, film, and design visualization. Whether you’re just getting started as an instructor or have years of experience, APEX can help you grow your career by keeping you up-to-date on the latest media and entertainment technology and industry trends, connecting you with peers, and providing accreditation options that are recognized worldwide.

Anyone who teaches Autodesk Media & Entertainment software or visual effects and finishing systems at academic institutions or Authorized Training Center (ATC®) sites around the world can benefit from APEX by enhancing their product expertise, instructional skills, and industry knowledge.

APEX programs include the following benefits:

• Opportunities for industry recognition as an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI)
• Community resources for networking, learning, and sharing knowledge within the Professional Instructor Community (PIC)
• Opportunities to attain Autodesk Approved Instructor (AAI) status by fulfilling Autodesk Training Center instructor authorization requirements*
• Train-The-Trainer (T3) courses offering professional career development
• Opportunities to achieve Master Trainer status as an Autodesk Certification Evaluator (ACE)

*Limited to instructors at Autodesk Authorized Training Centers.