Online knowledge assessments for Archicad, Revit & AutoCAD.
Most exams test whether you know the software. The CFAeX Knowledge Assessment tests whether your work would hold up on a real project — calibrated against thousands of portfolios we’ve reviewed across actual buildings and interiors. Recognized by the firms doing the hiring — the fast track into the network we’ve placed architects and designers through since 1984.
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Choose your software and release below. Checkout opens in ClassMarker. Results show your score and pass outcome; an assessment-result certificate is available when you pass.
Archicad 29
CFAeX Knowledge Assessment: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and CAD Management. 30 questions, 40 minutes, two attempts.
Independent CFA assessment; not affiliated with or endorsed by Graphisoft. Results record knowledge-assessment performance, not verified professional competence.
Revit
Modeling, families, views, documentation, collaboration — 2025 & 2026 releases.
AutoCAD
2D/3D drafting, annotation, layers, blocks, layouts — 2025 & 2026 releases.
AutoCAD Architecture
AEC objects — walls, doors, stairs, spaces, sections. The toolset Autodesk has no cert for.
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What you get.
Autodesk Revit
Modeling, families, views, documentation, collaboration — 2025 and 2026 releases.
AutoCAD
Core 2D/3D drafting, annotation, layers, blocks, layouts — the foundation every designer needs.
AutoCAD Architecture
AEC objects — walls, doors, stairs, spaces, sections. The toolset Autodesk has no dedicated cert for.
Each CFAeX Knowledge Assessment returns a leveled result and a certificate — with the heritage of an architecture staffing firm behind it.
CFAeX vs. a generic exam.
- Test whether you can recognize the right answer about the UI
- The official Autodesk exam is now multiple-choice — with no live software during the test
- Grant a badge, then walk away — no connection to anyone hiring
- No coverage of AutoCAD Architecture; many simulators still lean on 2016–2022 versions
- A production-readiness check — would your sheets, families, and standards survive a project review
- Calibrated against thousands of real portfolios, authored by a top-rated Autodesk Certified Instructor
- Issued by the firm that places architects & designers — recognized by the people hiring
- Covers Revit, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Architecture on current 2025/2026 releases
Honest framing: an Autodesk badge is the recognized name brand. CFAeX is the job-relevant, standards-relevant, placement-connected complement — and the only path for AutoCAD Architecture.
Before you buy — the details
How long is the exam, and how many questions?
Thirty questions in 40 minutes — about eighty seconds a question. Multiple choice, auto-graded, nothing to install. Questions draw from a larger bank, questions may repeat between attempts.
What score earns the certificate, and what are the levels?
The passing threshold is 70%. Grade ranges are Pass (70% to below 80%), High Pass (80% to below 90%), and Distinction (90% or above). These ranges are explanatory; certificates do not automatically print a grade label. Below 70%, no certificate is issued — and your purchase includes a second attempt.
Can I retake it if I don’t pass?
Yes — every purchase includes two attempts. The same policy our recruiters’ candidates get.
Is there a refund if I change my mind?
Full refund any time before you start the exam, within 14 days of purchase. Once an exam is started there are no refunds — that’s what the included second attempt is for.
Is CFAeX an official Autodesk certification?
No — and we say that plainly. CFAeX is Consulting for Architects’ own credential, built by a former Autodesk Authorized Training Center and authored by an Autodesk Certified Instructor. It isn’t sanctioned by Autodesk or Certiport; it’s recognized by the firms we place with — which is the point.
Does my certificate expire?
No. Certificates are stamped with the software release you tested on (2025/2026 for Autodesk exams or Archicad 29), so a firm can always see how current your certification is.
The pedigree behind the exam.
We are not sanctioned by Autodesk, Inc. or Certiport. We are not an Authorized Autodesk Training Center, Reseller, or Partner. AutoCAD® and Revit® are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. CFAeX certifications are issued by Consulting for Architects, Inc. and are CFA’s own credential.
What’s actually on the exam
Roughly a quarter of every CFAeX exam tests CAD management — layer standards, model sharing, redmark pickup, standards-manual plotting. Read the deep dive on how CFAeX is built and what it measures →
Buying for your team?
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