Autodesk Professional Excellence Program

ACI Eligibility & Benefits

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the ACI program, a candidate must

  • Successfully complete Autodesk Professional Certification*
  • Have a minimum of 2 years user-experience with Autodesk software
  • Have a minimum of 1 year teaching experience with Autodesk software
  • Clearly understand the content framework identified in the Industry Standards
  • Successfully complete the ACI Workshop

*Not applicable to Autodesk® Softimage® software.

Benefits of Certification

Becoming an Autodesk Certified Instructor provides you with industry recognition and other benefits, including:

  • Professional development 
  • Access to the global network of Autodesk Certified Instructors through the Professional Instructor Community (PIC)
  • Photo Identification and biography on the Professional Instructor Community
  • Opportunities to collaborate with and represent Autodesk at industry functions
  • Use of ACI branding in professional correspondence and promotional materials
  • Ability to develop educational courses based on the  Industry Standards documents