Home page  |   About Armada  |   Enquiries  |   Contact us  |   Site map  |  Technical authoring services

If you're currently out of work and looking for a new position, training and certification packages are available for AutoCAD at significantly discounted prices.

Our training and certification packages for job seekers teach much sought-after skills. Successful candidates gain 'Autodesk-certified' status in AutoCAD providing a competitive advantage over other job applicants.

Two options are available:

		Autodesk Assistance Program.
		Armada training and certification package for job seekers.

Am I likely to find work?

Even in the current economic climate, there is demand for people with AutoCAD skills. To see for yourself, go to the following sites and type in 'AutoCAD':

		www.totaljobs.com (13/8/10: 383 jobs).
		www.careerjet.co.uk (13/8/10: 3896 jobs).
		www.monster.co.uk (13/8/10: 186 jobs).
		www.workcircle.co.uk (13/8/10: 339 jobs).
		www.premiertechnicalrecruitment.com (13/8/10: 43 Midlands-based jobs).
		www.justengineers.net (13/8/10: 114 jobs).

Autodesk Assistance Program

This is a training package sponsored by Autodesk, the developers of AutoCAD. It is available to people who are currently unemployed who have previously worked in architecture, engineering, design or manufacturing.

The package comprises:

		Place on AutoCAD Essentials training course at Armada (3 days' training, normal price £ + VAT).
		One Associate certification exam which, if passed, leads to 'Autodesk-certified' status in AutoCAD. (Normal price £ + VAT.)
		Free online training. (Subscription eLearning and Autodesk University online.)
		Free student AutoCAD software license, so that you can practice and fine-tune the skills you learn.

The total price for this package is £ + VAT = £.

For further details about this package and to apply, go to www.autodesk.com/assistance.

Applications for places on the Autodesk Assistance Program must be submitted to Autodesk, NOT Armada. Autodesk will process your application and notify Armada that you have enrolled on the Assistance Program. We will then contact you to make the necessary arrangements for your training and certification exam.

Armada training and certification package for job seekers

If you are unemployed but not eligible for a place on the Autodesk Assistance Program, Armada can offer you a similar discounted AutoCAD training and certification package. Please call Steven Smith or Heather Wynton on 01527 834783 for details.

Please note that you will need to provide evidence that you are currently unemployed to qualify for a discounted package.