Autodesk Premier Solutions Providers represent the top tier of the Authorized Value Added Reseller channel. PSPs have met a series of stringent criteria and have a proven track record of consistent and outstanding service. PSPs also offer a consistently high level of technical expertise and a deep knowledge of their industries.

Benefits:

• PSPs have technical expertise focused on a single industry (AEC, Manufacturing, etc.)
• PSPs host regularly scheduled training at Authorized Training Center
• PSPs have a successful track record
  guiding customers to implement solutions
  that result in expected ROI

Autodesk Authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR) Autodesk Authorized Value Added Resellers offer service, insight, training, and support wherever our customers live and work across the world. An Autodesk Authorized VAR provides everything from telephone support to disaster recovery, industry-specific training, networking and integration, flexible purchase options, and technical expertise.

Benefits:

• Authorized VARs understand design processes and business requirements
• Authorized VARs specialize in specific industries
• Authorized VARs can help a customer choose the best combination of software, hardware, and services

Autodesk Consulting Channel Services Program (CSP).

Autodesk initiated the Autodesk Consulting Channel Services Program to recognize and assist those Autodesk Channel Partners who deliver world class consulting services to their AEC customers on CAD and BIM implementations.

Autodesk Authorized Training Centers provide the best solution to get beginners and experts up to speed about the latest productivity features and best practices, as well as developing the skills necessary to make the most of Autodesk software. ATC sites ensure you get the greatest return on investment, fast -by building knowledge in the most needed areas.

Benefits:

• ATC sites provide quality that’s monitored and maintained for consistency by Autodesk
• ATC sites provide instruction based on Autodesk courseware
• ATC sites are staffed by highly qualified and knowledgeable instructors who are up-to-date on the latest technology from Autodesk
• More than 1,500 ATC sites located around the world

Autodesk Authorized Certification Centers
Prove your experience. Get Autodesk Certification on Autodesk’s latest technology at an Autodesk Authorized Certification Center.

Autodesk offers a range of certifications to help you achieve your goals. There are three levels, associate, professional and expert, offered for many Autodesk products. Autodesk certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility in your field.
An Autodesk Authorized Certification Center indicates that your local Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) is up-to-date on the latest design technology. It demonstrates superior product knowledge with Autodesk Approved Instructors and shows that your ATC has made state-of-the-art technology and Autodesk Certification its highest priority.
Autodesk Authorized Certification Center (ATC's) are available to deliver certification to you on one or more of the following certification paths:

• AutoCAD Certification
• AutoCAD Architecture Certification
• AutoCAD Civil 3D Certification
• Autodesk Inventor Certification
• Revit Architecture Certification

AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES)

Just one Microsol class can fulfill all of your non Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) requirements, so there is no better time to learn a new skill or improve upon those skills you already possess. Microsol is a registered provider with the AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and is committed to developing quality learning activities in accordance with the AIA/CES criteria. All of our programs meet the AIA/CES criteria for quality level 3 instruction and AIA members will receive 24, 48 or 72 learning units depending upon which course they take. The number of LU's earned will be reported to the CES by Microsol.

NY State now requires that every architect, to be accredited as such in this State, take a total of 36 hours of Continuing Education courses every 3 years, 24 of which have to be on health and safety issues, and 12 hours on "others". By virtue of Microsol Resources accreditation by the AIA, some of our advanced CAD classes qualify under "others". Please check with the New York State Board for Architecture for the specific class you are interested in.