Siemens Xcelerator

Academy Certification
Exam Guide
Siemens Xcelerator Academy
Certifications

Your path to
success begins
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 Table of Contents

Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certifications ................................................................................. 2

What does Siemens Xcelerator Academy offer? ....................................................................... 1
What is Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certification? ................................................................ 2
What should I do before my exam? .............................................................................................. 2
Preparing for the exams ............................................................................................................ 2
Certification Prerequisite ........................................................................................................... 3
What should I expect when taking my exam? ............................................................................... 3
Certification Exam Environment ................................................................................................ 3
Before you begin your Exam ..................................................................................................... 3
What should I expect after taking my exam? .............................................................................. 10
Passing Score ......................................................................................................................... 10
How to interpret your Feedback/Score Report ........................................................................ 11
Exam Retake Policy ................................................................................................................ 13
Celebrate your Achievement ................................................................................................... 13
Accessing Certification Records .............................................................................................. 14
Deleting Certification Accounts and Records .......................................................................... 14
Certification at the Next Level ................................................................................................. 15
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... 16
Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certification Planning .................................................................. 18
Appendix: Available Certification Exams (As of 2023-09-18) ..................................................... 19

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Siemens Xcelerator Academy

What does Siemens Xcelerator Academy offer?

Siemens Xcelerator Academy is the one place where all learners – software users, developers,
implementers, customers, partners, and Siemens professionals – go to develop technical
understanding of the use and application of software products the Xcelerator portfolio. We have
tapped into the world’s largest customer success organization to leverage knowledge and
experience while our learning experts create engaging learning to meet various needs of our
ever-evolving portfolio. Multiple learning options are available to prepare all learners to be
successful with Siemens Digital Industries Software products.

Siemens Xcelerator Academy offerings include the following:

• Learning Events, which support onboarding your core team, through solutions like
instructor-led training (virtual or in-person) and on-demand training
• Learning Memberships, which support users’ performance through ongoing software
usage
• Learning Programs, which support enterprises in identifying training needs, assess
target groups and architect the right set of solutions to ramp-up towards an educated
workforce and support performance whenever needed
• Certification can be achieved through a Packaged Certification offer or by consuming a
Learning Event, Learning Membership or Learning Program in combination with
certification requirements

Generally, implementers and developers are encouraged to study recommended content in

packaged certifications as an accelerated path to certifications. Whereas end users may benefit
from studying content mapped out in a Learning Memberships followed by certification exam
attempts.

End users utilize CAD, CAE, and analysis tools including, but not limited to:
• NX Design • Simcenter 3D
• Additive Manufacturing • Simcenter STAR-CCM+
• NX CAM

Developer roles may include: Implementers design and execute the

• Mendix installation and configuration of enterprise
• Insights Hub backbone systems, including:
• Teamcenter
• Opcenter

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What is Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certification?

Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certification is the certification program for most Siemens Digital
Industries Software products. Software product coverage includes NX, Teamcenter, Mendix,
Insights Hub, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter 3D, Opcenter, Capital, and others.

Achievement of certification is a clear indication of user proficiency. Therefore, Siemens

Xcelerator Academy certification exams are designed with the same detail and diligence that
product courseware receives. Updates are made frequently in alignment with new software
releases and feature enhancement.

To protect the integrity of the program and of your certification achievement, exams are timed
and proctored, either in-person or via AI-based proctoring. In addition, there is a system check
conducted at the beginning of the exam to ensure the integrity of the testing environment.

Certification can be completed as part of a comprehensive packaged certification or as a stand-

alone option. Wherever available, the packaged certification is recommended as the most
effective way to certify your knowledge and skills. The stand-alone option, however, may be
more suitable for those who already have deep experience and understanding of the software. If
choosing this path, retakes are permitted, but each attempt must be purchased. Certification
exams must be attempted by the named user within one year (12-months) from date of
purchase.

What should I do before my exam?

Preparing for the exams

Studying and practicing are essential for you to be as successful as possible with your
certification exam attempts. Working through the courseware is the best way to do well on the
certification exams. Certifications are designed as part of a sequenced curriculum, sometimes
packaged into a packaged certification offering or available as a learning map to guide you
through the content. However, there is always the option to take the exam as you wish, outside
of the suggested curriculum. In that case, we highly encourage you to review the list of major
topic areas that are part of the exam and prepare yourself accordingly. Please see the Siemens
Xcelerator Academy website for available certification exams and courseware.

Your exam should be taken in a quiet and comfortable place free from distractions. Make sure
to find a suitable spot in your workplace or home several days or more before you attempt the
certification. Plan for 15 minutes of log in time before your certification and two to three hours of
examination time, depending on the exam. If you live with others, let them know you are
unavailable during this time, except in an emergency.

In the event you are unable to complete the exam for an emergency, submit an appeal request
in writing (paper or email) including your name, email, title of the certification, certification
registration ID, date attempted, very brief description of emergency, and documented proof.

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Certification Prerequisite

Kindly note, Associate certification is the starting point and a mandatory prerequisite before
attempting Professional certification.

What should I expect when taking my exam?

Certification Exam Environment

Siemens Xcelerator Academy certifications are conducted online via a laptop or desktop
computer in a restricted and controlled AI-proctored testing environment. This is done to ensure
that the test taker attempts the exam without outside assistance and is the one who receives the
certificate when the certification exam attempt is successful.

Operating systems may be Windows 10 and Mac OS X. Supported browsers include Safari,
Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Shortly before your examination attempt, make sure to
reboot your computer. After rebooting, open only the email you received from Siemens and/or
Mettl containing the details of your exam and a web browser, preferably Chrome.

During the exam, the Mettl testing environment will monitor your performance and behavior
through your webcam and will record any disruption to the testing environment. Therefore, make
sure to turn off all but one monitor for the duration of your exam attempt. In addition to
allowing only one monitor, the certification environment will also track disruptions from the test
page. One disruption to the test will result in a warning. If this occurs, you will see a red window
appear with a warning message. After the second disruption, a message appears stating “This
will be the final warning.” Any subsequent disruptions to the testing environment will result in
the certification exam being closed with the attempt logged as a failure.

Before you begin your Exam

Technical and hardware requirements

Using online AI proctoring, certification exams can be delivered easily and securely. Siemens
Xcelerator Academy has partnered with Mercer Mettl to deliver proctored exams online,
enabling you to earn certification anytime – from your home or office location.

Prior to beginning an exam attempt, all the following are required:

1. Computer (laptop or desktop) with a working webcam

2. Stable internet connection (wired connection is recommended)
3. Internet browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari
(Google Chrome is recommended)

NOTE: The most common causes of technical issues reported are (a) testing on computers with
firewall restrictions, and (b) unreliable internet connections. Firewall restrictions can occasionally

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prevent online proctoring from functioning correctly. Similarly, unstable internet connections
(e.g., wireless networks, hotels, VPNs, and mobile hotspots) can interrupt connectivity.

Please review and acquaint yourself with these additional technical requirements to ensure that
your system is compatible with our online testing platform.

NOTE: Only proceed when you are ready to begin your exam.

Before your exam, it is recommended that you take care of any personal needs like phone calls,
emails, bathroom needs, etc. It is also recommended that you have a meal an hour or two
before your examination.

Click the “Proceed” button to enter the certification environment.

You will be taken automatically through a System Compatibility check, followed by a request to
allow for webcam permission. Ensure that you have closed all extra screens, browser windows,
and applications. You will see the following view:

Click “Start Screen Capture”.

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In the following window, select your screen and click “Share”.

Under NO circumstances should you click “Stop Sharing”. Next, you will be asked to look into
the webcam, position your face in the image capture tool, and click “Capture your face”. Make
sure you are fully visible in the camera.

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Next, you will need to provide your registration ID. Working professionals can use their
organization’s employee ID card, and students can use their university/college/school ID card.
You may also write or print out your registration details on a sheet of paper – ensure that your
name, email address, a recent passport-sized photo, and the order ID are all clearly visible.
When prompted during pre-exam validation, hold your ID card/paper up to the webcam and
click “Capture your ID”.

DO NOT USE a license, passport, credit card, or any other card with personal details.

This completes the system check. Once you are ready to proceed to the exam, click “Start
Test”.

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In the following popup, click “Proceed to Test” to begin your exam.

Now you will be in the actual exam environment. When you have completed the exam, click
“Finish Test”.

At the end of the exam, you will be immediately notified of the result. If the attempt was
successful, you will get access to your certificate, stating the name of the certification you have
achieved and the date you passed the exam. Feel free to share your certification designation
with others (including on social media), in its exact form to celebrate your success. No
modifications of any kind are permitted to the certificate. Violation of this requirement will result
in instant revocation of the certification designation with no recourse for refund.

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Exam behavior guidelines and requirements
You will be attempting a proctored exam, and you will be required to provide access to your
webcam and microphone for the duration of the test.

Before and during your exam, DO:

1. Check that your computer meets all System Requirements.

2. Avoid any items, people, or obstacles placed behind candidate for duration of the test.
3. Ensure that Screen Share and Webcam are turned on throughout the test. If either are
switched off, the exam will stop immediately.
4. Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on your screen at the start of the
test.
5. Note that your scores may be invalidated and/or negatively impacted based on the
detection of any of the above activities during your test.
6. Close any communication applications, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Outlook
BEFORE starting your test.

Before and during your exam, DO NOT:

1. Use any Electronic Devices. The platform will track and automatically detect the
presence of any mobile phones, tablets, etc. in your workspace.
2. Allow any distractions. Distractions (e.g., not looking at the screen) will be flagged.
3. Navigate away from the test window. Unwarranted use of Navigation Controls is
prohibited.
4. Allow others to be present during your exam. Any audio, object behind candidate, or
person detected will be flagged.
5. Click the “Stop Sharing” button once the exam begins. Doing so will stop your ongoing
exam and your attempt will be counted.

NOTE: Once you are in the exam environment, the system will give two warnings where it
detects you have navigated to a different window or received any pop-up notifications related to
another application on your computer.

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Exam Violations
The following circumstances are considered violations of certification examination rules and
result in termination of the exam, your registration being suspended or canceled, and any exam
fees paid forfeited.

1. Cheating defined as a deliberate or involuntary act to improve your exam conditions to

obtain an inappropriate assessment result, including:
i. Any sort of oral or electronic communication with a person or third parties within
testing environment
ii. Any use of unauthorized material like books or notepad, mobile phones, exam
dump or brain dump publications in any form
iii. Any doubtful movement during the period of your exam like reading questions
aloud, placing any object over webcam, or moving out of webcam view etc.
iv. Use of headphones / earbuds, or any other type of hearing equipment, aside
from required hearing aids
v. Use of any software or optical character recognition (OCR) tools, or having more
than one display monitor

2. Any content viewed or accessed is Siemens intellectual property – reproducing,

communicating, or transmitting certification exam content in any form for any purpose is
strictly prohibited and a serious violation of terms & conditions, including:
i. Copying or pasting content using any software or OCR tools
ii. Trying to recall test questions or test answers from the proctored exam
iii. Sharing or discussing any or all test questions or test answers with anyone
iv. Taking picture using mobile phones or any other device

3. Candidates trying to register and retake exam under a different name / testing ID, or any
other means will be termed as cheating. This is a direct violation of our retake policy and
exam rules and will result in a denied or revoked certification.

Any violation of these rules will result in your exam results be nullified and you being
disqualified from taking any other Siemens Xcelerator Academy exams for six months.

What should I expect after taking my exam?

Passing Score

The intention of certification is to provide qualified individuals with the ability to demonstrate
their knowledge. Therefore, Siemens Xcelerator Academy certifications are designed with easy,
medium, and difficult questions based on the goal of measuring fundamental technical
knowledge about the use of the software product. Each question in the exam is weighted
equally with all others and there is only one correct answer for each question.

Since the Associate & Professional level certification is a closed exam, test takers must be well-
prepared for their attempt and be able to recall a large amount of information during the exam
period. Test takers who provide correct answers for 68.00% or more of the questions have

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passed the exam and will receive the certificate. Exam scores below 68.00% do not result in
certification.

How to interpret your Feedback/Score Report

Once the certification exam concludes, each test taker is eligible to receive a Feedback/Score
Report on their exam.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of subject knowledge, broken down by skill-
based chapters.

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Your feedback/score report provides information on:

• Exam pass or fail status

• Numerical score for exam performance in all attempted sections
• Overall performance on each knowledge area assessed
Before attempting an exam re-take, use your report to help focus your studying on the sections
where you scored lowest. As a reminder, a minimum of 68% is required for a successful passing
grade.

NOTE: Your report will not identify missed questions, only overall section performance.

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Exam Retake Policy

If a candidate is unsuccessful in achieving a passing score on the first attempt of an exam, the
candidate will be eligible to repurchase and attempt up to three exams within a 6-month period.
The next attempt must be scheduled after a cooling period of 21 days from the last attempt
date.

Attempt 2 Attempt 3 Attempt 4

21 days after attempt 1 21 days after attempt 2 21 days after attempt 3

Retakes will not be permitted to those wanting to improve their score on an already successful
passing attempt.

If a candidate experiences any of the below errors, the candidate can write to Siemens for an
exception:

a. Major failure due to internet connectivity issue

b. Major failure due to computer hardware failure
c. Working labs not functioning appropriately or crashed

Celebrate your Achievement

Digital Certificates

Successful certification exam attempts will result in immediate delivery of the certificate
associated with the exam. Once the test taker has successfully completed the certification
exam, the certification designation is available to be shared to inform others of their
achievement. This certification designation comes in the form of text and an icon on a PDF.
Certificates MAY NOT be modified in any way.

Digital Badges

Digital badges are comprised of an image and metadata uniquely linked to you for a skill that
you have earned. They are awarded upon successful completion of any of our certification
exams. Once earned, a digital badge can be shared with a simple click to anywhere you like -
including various social media platforms.

What are the benefits of a Digital Badge?

Digital badges celebrate your success for demonstrating skills on Xcelerator products. They
also help you to:
• Build credibility in the market
• Receive recognition for acquiring new skills
• Drive engagement within the community
• Provide a certification plan along your career journey
• Connect to a network of professionals on social channels and email

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How do I accept my Digital Badge?

Upon successfully passing your certification exam with a minimum score of 68%, you will
receive an automated email from the Credly platform, our digital badging service. This email will
contain a link to accept your badge and create a free Credly account if you have not already
done so.

What is Credly?

Credly is an end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. This platform
hosts the largest and most-connected digital badging network. Siemens has partnered with
Credly to provide digital credentials to individuals worldwide. These credentials reward learners
and transform skills into verified, shareable digital badges. After achieving a passing exam
score, candidate details are shared with Credly for administration of the corresponding digital
badge.

Digital Badge Support

For questions about Siemens Xcelerator Academy badges, contact Siemens Xcelerator
Academy Support.

For Credly account-related or platform support, submit a request with Credly.

Please note that digital badges are processed in batch on a weekly basis and may take up to
five (5) business days to be issued.

Accessing Certification Records

Certification exam results are kept for a minimum of three years in the certification platform,
unless otherwise specified by the account owner, i.e., the test taker, who may elect to request
record and/or account deletion at any time. Test results will be available to the test taker in their
learning and/or certification platform accounts during the time in which their account is active.

Deleting Certification Accounts and Records

If you wish for your account and/or certification records to be deleted, place your request in the
Support or Contact area of the Siemens Xcelerator Academy web page. Include your name,
your email address, and the certification exam(s) you have taken. Requests will be addressed
as quickly as possible but may take up to eight (8) weeks to fully process.

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Certification at the Next Level

After achieving certification at one level, to keep your knowledge and skill as current as
possible, it is recommended that you study and practice for the next level. Please visit the
Siemens Xcelerator Academy website for information about certifications at the Associate and
Professional levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I get a certification?

A company’s most valued resource is their workforce. Investing in workforce capability, your
capability, is as critical to business and organizational success as investing in technology and
infrastructure. Using designed learning and certification programs is the best way to ensure that
you and your colleagues are fully prepared to utilize all the features of Siemens software to
make your products more competitive and more profitable.

Certifications allow confirmation of achieved knowledge & skill, which is clear evidence of user
proficiency. Further, fully enabled and proficient software users require less time to accomplish
tasks and do so more accurately, thus reducing costs and increasing the bottom line.
Certification provides credibility, enhances trust, and serves as a reference point for all who
successfully achieve certificate levels.

What certifications are available?

The Siemens Xcelerator Academy team designs and develops courseware for the robust and
evolving Xcelerator™ product portfolio, with each product area containing many different levels
and application areas.

Certifications are currently available for Mendix, Insights Hub, NX, Teamcenter, and Simcenter.
Certifications are in development for many additional products within the Xcelerator™ product
portfolio. Please see the comprehensive information about certifications on the Siemens
Xcelerator Academy website.

What are the certification levels?

The certification program enables role-based certifications to validate knowledge, skills, and
expertise in the use of Siemens software products at the Associate and Professional levels.
Note: Certification exams for the Professional level are in development.

How are certification exams conducted?

Certification exams for Associate and Professional levels are conducted in a secure, AI-
proctored online platform. Please see the Certification Exam Environment section in this
document for a detailed description.

What is the difference between a packaged certification and a stand-alone exam?

Offering Type Description

Stand-alone exam Single-attempt exam voucher available for purchase
Packaged Sequenced curriculum; includes access to self-paced learning content
certification and virtual lab environments, plus the required certification exam

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For both offering types, the certification exam must be attempted by the named user within one
year of purchase date. To obtain access to their certification exam, the named user must
register through the Siemens learning platform (Siemens Xcelerator Academy).

While the curriculum content covered is similar for both offering types, the packaged certification
offering provides additional benefits through access to virtual lab environments, self-paced
learning content, plus access to a practice exam to help guide study.

What should I study and practice before attempting a certification exam?

Certification exams are based on curricula designed and developed by Siemens for software
users, developers, and implementers to be successful in their roles. Therefore, certification
exams are always tied directly to a set of courseware. Thus, studying the courseware
associated with the certification exam is the most successful way to prepare. Please see the
Siemens Xcelerator Academy website for information on courseware architecture.

How long is the certification valid?

Associate certifications from successfully completed certification exams do not expire, whereas
Professional certifications have a validity of 3 years. However, you are encouraged to achieve
the highest levels of certifications available to you and to continue studying and practicing as
each new versions of the software products are released.

How do I buy certification attempts?

Certification offerings are available in combination with courseware as well as stand-alone.

Please contact your learning services engagement manager or visit the Siemens Xcelerator
Academy website for more information.

What learning maps are available for certification?

Please see the Siemens Xcelerator Academy website for information on courseware
architecture and available Packaged Certifications.

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Siemens Xcelerator Academy Certification Planning
More than six months before comprehensive certification exam:
• Select courseware aligned with role/usage of the SW features
• Create study plan based on the recommended courseware for the certification exam of
interest
• Begin studying or prepare to begin on a specific date

Three to six months before comprehensive certification exam:

• Courseware for the targeted role is selected by the learner and made available through
Siemens Xcelerator Academy memberships and/or instructor led training
• Study plan, including anticipated dates for the practice and certification exams, is
finalized and ready to follow
• Courseware study begins

One month before comprehensive certification exam:

• Most of the courseware study is complete
• Practice exam was already attempted or will be taken within the next week
• Results from practice exam were (or will be) used to focus on chapters/topics for which
additional study is needed

One week before comprehensive certification exam:

• All courseware study is complete
• Practice exam was taken, and its outcome was used to ensure knowledge was achieved
for the content on the practice exam
• Candidate logged into their certification exam account and reviewed the system
requirements

Up to a week before the comprehensive certification exam:

• Location where exam will be attempted (office or quiet place with no distractions) has
been selected and is prepared accordingly. Others in building, home, office, dorm, etc.
are informed that during the exam you may not be interrupted except for an emergency

One hour to immediately before comprehensive certification exam:

• Check system requirements
• Use the bathroom
• Have only a bottle of water present
• Remove all distractions, including turning off your personal mobile device(s) and closing
out all applications
• Ensure any others around understand that you may not be interrupted except in an
emergency

Six months after successful completion of certification exam:

• Prepare for the next level of certification by following these steps in order from the
beginning

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Appendix: Available Certification Exams (As of 2023-
09-18)

Product Version Level Page

Additive Manufacturing 1953 Associate 20
Capital Essentials 2207 Associate 20
Capital Harness Designer 2207 Associate 20
Capital Logic Designer 2207 Associate 20
Insights Hub 2023.1 Associate 21
NX CAM 2007 Associate 21
NX Design 2206 Associate 22
NX Design 2206, 2212 Professional 22
Opcenter Execution Core 8.5 Associate 22
Opcenter Execution Discrete 2301 Associate 23
Opcenter Execution Process 2301 Associate 23
Plant Simulation 17 Associate 23
Polarion 21.1 Associate 24
Polarion 21.1 Professional 24
Process Simulate Standalone 17 Associate 24
Process Simulate on Teamcenter 17 Associate 25
Simcenter 3D CAE 2206 Associate 26
Simcenter 3D CAE 2206, 2212 Professional 27
Simcenter Amesim 2021.2 Associate 27
Simcenter FloEFD 2022.1 Associate 27
Simcenter FLOTHERM 2021.2 Associate 28
Simcenter FLOTHERM XT 2021.2 Associate 28
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2206 Associate 28
Teamcenter Quality 5.1 Associate 29
Teamcenter / Teamcenter X 14.1/6.1 Associate 29
Teamcenter 14.1/6.1 Professional 30

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Additive Manufacturing Associate Certification
Section Name Topics
Section 1: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes
Introduction to Additive Additive Manufacturing in NX
Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing and the Product Development Lifecycle
Additive Manufacturing Tradeoffs and Strategy
Section 2: Useful Modeling Techniques for AM
Component Design for Additive Designing with Lattices
Manufacturing Using Scanned Geometry
Generative Design and Topology Optimization
Section 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling
Polygon Modeling and Reverse Polygon Modeling Task Environment
Engineering Polygon Modeling Ribbon Bar
Reverse Engineering

Capital Essentials Associate Certification

Topics % of the exam
Section 1: Capital Component Manager Essentials 73% of exam
Section 2: Capital Symbol Designer Essentials 27% of exam
See available Learning Map

Capital Harness Designer Associate Certification

Section Name Topics
Section 1: Getting Started with Capital Harness Designer
Capital Harness Designer Harness Design Creation
Introduction Harness Design Changes
Backshells and Modular Connectors
Section 2: Harness Synchronization
Harness Essentials Harness Processing
Composite Harnesses
Harness Styling
Reports for Harness Designs
Section 3: MCAD Processing
Harness – Other Features Additional Functionality
Capital HarnessXC to NX Integration
Capital HarnessXC – Creating a Harness from 3D MCAD Data

Capital Logic Associate Designer Certification

Section Name Topics
Section 1: Getting Started – Basics
Capital Logic – Getting Started Creating Multiple Device Connectors
Pin Management
Diagram Editing
Section 2: Complexity
Capital Logic – Advanced Advanced Wiring
Library Parts
Main Lab
Concurrency

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Insights Hub Associate Certification
Section Name Topics
Section 1: Discovering the Industrial Internet of Things
Getting Started with Insights Hub Exploring the Insights Hub Ecosystem
Introducing the Insights Hub Portfolio
Revealing the Potential of Insights Hub
Section 2: Exploring Insights Hub Fundamentals
Exploring Essentials of Insights Exploring MindAccess Plans
Hub Creating the IoT Data Model for Insights Hub
Managing a Insights Hub Tenant
Section 3: Overview of MindConnect Elements
Overview of MindConnect
Elements
Section 3: Introduction to Insights Hub Security
Inspecting Insights Hub Security MindConnect Security
Insights Hub System Security
Insights Hub App Security
Section 3: Exploring Cloud Foundry
Developing Insights Hub Developing Applications for Insights Hub
Applications Using the Asset Management Service
Using Time Series, Aggregate and Event Management APIs
Section 3: Introducing MindConnect API
Creating Custom Agents with Getting Ready for MindConnect API
MindConnect API Creating a Custom Agent with MindConnect API
Exchanging Data with MindConnect API
Using the Diagnostic Service

NX CAM Associate Certification

Section Name Topics
Section 1: Add Finishing Details
Basic Design in NX Analyze existing assemblies
Basic part edits using synchronous
Bottom-up assembly building
Create a basic part
Create a basic part drawing
Create cylindrical parts using sketches
NX User Interface
Organize and display part models
Simple changes and part interrogation
Section 2: Cavity Milling
Managing NC Programming Data Create and structure NC program documents
Create and structure an NC program
Examine a manufacturing part
Study Manufacturing process and create manufacturing setup
Section 3: Fixed Axis Contouring
Machining a Prismatic Part Planar Milling
Section 4: Fixed-axis contouring
Fixed and Multi-Axis Milling Plunge milling and z-level milling
4 and 5-axis machining and 5-axis Z-level
Profiling walls with a variable axis
Variable axis contour milling
Section 5: Associative Machining Geometry
Turbomachinery and other Multi- Hole Machining
Axis Options In process Workpiece transfer
Probing and Generic Motion
Sequential Milling and Non-cutting Moves
Turbomachinery Milling

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NX Design Associate Certification
Section Name Topics
Section 1: NX User Interface
NX Basic Design Create a basic part
Organize and display part models
Create cylindrical parts using sketches
Add Finishing Details
Simple changes and part interrogation
Basic part edits using synchronous
Analyze existing assemblies
Bottom-up assembly building
Create a basic part drawing
Section 2: Establish design intent
Product Design Fundamentals Analyze the design and make changes
Create parts with constant wall thickness
Sweep Geometry
Building parts with duplicated geometry
Create symmetric models
Section 3: Create molded parts
Molded and Cast Part Design Build basic parts using surfaces
Build robust models
Data translators
Edit non-parametric models
Section 4: Manage Assemblies
Loading and Working with Configure an Assembly
Assemblies Create Reusable Components
View component interaction using sequencing
Section 5: Top-down modeling
Design in Context of an Link geometry between related parts
Assembly Create expression links between parts
Revise assemblies

NX Design Professional Certification

Topics % of the exam
Section 1: Surface Modeling Processes 34% of exam
Section 2: Documenting with Drafting 18% of exam
Section 3: Model Based Definition using PMI 18% of exam
Section 4: Construction geometry curves and HD3D 30% of exam
See available Learning Map

Opcenter Execution Core Associate Certification

Section Name Topics
Section 1: Navigating the Portal Interface
Introduction to Opcenter Controlling Login and Security
Execution Core Exploring Portal Studio Developer
Section 2: Creating the Factory Model
Configuring the Factory Model Configuring WIP Tracking Products and Containers
Modeling the Workflow
Executing Shop Floor Transactions
Accessing information within Opcenter Execution Core
Section 3: Controlling Material Issue in Opcenter
Utilizing Features Configuring and Executing Electronic Procedures

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 Managing Documents within Opcenter Core
Performing Data Collection
Creating a Bill of Process
Using Process Time Enforcement
Section 4: Introduction to Resource Management
Managing Resources Configuring Resource Management
Section 5: Administration Connect MOM
Installation Core Configuration
Data Migration
Licensing
Security Administration
Software Updates
System Architecture and Flow
Troubleshooting

Opcenter Execution Discrete Associate Certification

NOTE: This is a two-part exam. Both parts must be completed to achieve a successful score.
Section Name Topics
Part 1 Section 1: Discrete Essentials & Development Essentials
Admin Backend
Foundation Apps
Section 2: Discrete Customization
Frontend
Part 2 Section 3: Discrete Extensibility Extensibility for Discrete Use Case

Opcenter Execution Process Associate Certification

NOTE: This is a two-part exam. Both parts must be completed to achieve a successful score.
Section Name Topics
Part 1 Section 1: Discrete Essentials & Development Essentials
Admin Backend
Foundation Apps
Section 2: Discrete Customization
Frontend
Part 2 Section 3: Process Extensibility Extensibility for Process Use Case

Plant Simulation Associate Certification

Section Name Topics
Section 1: Overview of Plant Simulation
Introduction to Simulation Explore the Plant Simulation graphical user interface
Studies
Section 2: Define a target analyze a simple system and acquire data
Basic Simulation Study Create a simple model
Validate the throughput of a simple model
Prepare to create a new model from the previous model
Prepare to create a new model from the previous model
Create a more detailed model to produce a better result
Implement basic objects to analyze results
Create a hierarchical model
Section 3: Identify inherited objects and attributes
Include modular components Navigate and change 3D viewer visualization
Simulate machine processing time and failures with distributions
Material flow objects with a capacity greater than one
Section 4: Model length-oriented objects
Include Conveyors and Setup time assembly and dismantle objects
workers Create user-defined attributes and data tables
Use basic workers and work shifts
Section 5: Create experiments and custom reports
Include presentation Gather time cost and power consumption statistics
collateral Add extruded plates point clouds and backgrounds

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 Section 6: Use the Method Debugger and anonymous identifiers
Include custom logic Run a method during a simulation
Set attribute values with methods
Access data in tables lists and global variables
Use distribution functions use operators and convert data
Create conditional methods and access the contents of an object
Model transport systems and setup time
Save and load data into a Plant Simulation table
Section 7: Setup and use cameras
Setup 3D objects Import and create a library of 3D objects
Create MU animation and animatable objects
Customize 3D objects with methods
Use advanced worker techniques

Polarion Associate Certification

Section 1: Analyzing your data with Live Reports
Polarion Fundamentals How to use projects to organize your data
Managing your LiveDocs
Managing your Work Items
Navigating the Polarion user interface
Planning and tracking your development activities
Support parallel development activities with Collections
Tracking test case execution via Test Runs
Section 2: Managing System Requirements Specifications
Polarion Requirements V-Model Concepts
Management Managing Software Requirements
Managing Risks
Managing Changes
Building Software
Managing Variants
Section 3: Test Management Concepts
Polarion Test Management Test Planning
Test Analysis and Design
Section 4: Polarion Polarion architecture
Administration Polarion implementation

Polarion Professional Certification

Topics % of the exam
Section 1: Test Management 17% of exam
Section 2: Reporting 23% of exam
Section 3: Integrations 28% of exam
Section 4: Administration 32% of exam
See available Learning Map

Process Simulate Standalone Associate Certification

Section 1: Identify basic concepts for PS on eMS Standalone
Identify Process Simulate Identify Process Simulate basics
basics Identify basic tools in Process Simulate environment
Identify the placement commands
Use kinematics to create operations
Detect collisions
Section 2: Define part-in-tool robot spot welding paths
Develop and simulate Adjust welds in spot welding paths
robotic paths Define part-on-robot spot welding paths
Search for spot weld guns and use servo guns

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 Define robotic drilling and riveting paths
Define robotic material handling paths
Define robotic arc welding continuous feature paths
Define robotic paint continuous feature paths
Define other robotic continuous feature paths
Test robot reach and set basic robotic path attributes
Add via locations to avoid collisions
Identify other path modification and creation tools
Identify location attributes for multiple robot interlocking
Create swept volumes interference zones and events
Examine other robotic path modification tools and techniques
Section 3: Create object flow simulative operations
Develop object flow Create locations in object flow simulative operations
simulations Modify locations in object flow simulative operations
Create sequences of object flow simulative operations
Use presentation mode event creation and movie manager
Simulate hand tools and virtual reality
Section 4: Identify the human model and human simulation options
Develop human simulations Create basic human operations
Create human operations using Task Simulation Builder
Create human operations using other automatic posture tools
Create and view ergonomic reports
Assign a duration to human operations
Examine features related to body and hand motion capture
Use traditional techniques to create human simulations
Create snapshots markups notes and pictures
Create sections and define cables
Import component geometry
Model geometry in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematics in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematic cranks and robotic tools
Define basic robot kinematics
Define advanced kinematics rails gantries and positioners
Section 5: Create snapshots markups notes and pictures
Define study, data, geometry Create sections and define cables
Import component geometry
Model geometry in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematics in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematic cranks and robotic tools
Define basic robot kinematics
Define advanced kinematics rails gantries and positioners

Process Simulate on Teamcenter Associate Certification

Section 1: Identify Process Simulate basics PS on TC
Getting started with Process Identify basics for Process Simulate on Teamcenter users
Simulate TC Manufacturing Process Planner
Section 2: Create and use collaboration context objects
Process Simulate on Introduction to MPP and MBM
Teamcenter Manage and validate studies
Use the basic Teamcenter environment
Section 3: Detect collisions
Identify Process Simulate Identify Process Simulate basics
Basics Identify basic concepts for PS on eMS Standalone
Identify basic tools in Process Simulate environment

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 Use kinematics to create operations
Section 4: Adjust welds in spot welding paths
Develop and simulate Define part-in-tool robot spot welding paths
robotic paths Define part-on-robot spot welding paths
Define robotic drilling and riveting paths
Define robotic material handling paths
Search for spot weld guns and use servo guns
Define robotic arc welding continuous feature paths
Define robotic paint continuous feature paths
Test robot reach and set basic robotic path attributes
Add via locations to avoid collisions
Identify other path modification and creation tools
Identify location attributes for multiple robot interlocking
Create swept volumes interference zones and events
Examine other robotic path modification tools and techniques
Section 5: Create object flow simulative operations
Develop object flow Create locations in object flow simulative operations
simulations Modify locations in object flow simulative operations
Create sequences of object flow simulative operations
Use presentation mode event creation and movie manager
Section 6: Identify the human model and human simulation options
Develop human simulations Create basic human operations
Create human operations using Task Simulation Builder
Create human operations using other automatic posture tools
Create and view ergonomic reports
Assign a duration to human operations
Identify other Process Simulate human tools
Use traditional techniques to create human simulations
Section 7: Create snapshots markups notes and pictures
Define study, data, geometry Create sections and define cables
Import component geometry
Model geometry in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematics in Process Simulate
Define basic kinematic cranks and robotic tools
Define basic robot kinematics
Define advanced kinematics rails gantries and positioners

Simcenter 3D CAE Associate Certification

Section 1: Analyzing Models
Fundamentals of Using Managing Analysis Data
Pre/Post Using Pre/Post Features
Section 2: Preparing Geometry for Meshing
Preparing the Model for Meshing the Model
Analysis Modeling Connections
Modeling Assemblies
Applying Boundary Conditions
Defining Variable Conditions and Properties
Modeling Symmetry
Checking the Model and Resolving Problems
Section 3: Setting Up and Running a Structural Analysis
Solving the Model Introduction to Structural Analysis Workflows
Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis Workflows
Section 4: Displaying Results in Post Views
Reviewing Analysis Results Manipulating Results Data
Graphing Results

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 Saving and Restoring Views
Generating Reports

Simcenter 3D CAE Professional Certification

Topics % of the exam
Section 1: FE Model Correlation and Update 32% of exam
Section 2: Processes and Solutions 35% of exam
Section 3: Response & Rotor Dynamics 33% of exam
See available Learning Map

Simcenter Amesim Associate Certification

Section 1: Simcenter Amesim Overview
Getting Started with Simcenter Amesim Workflow
Simcenter Amesim Data Import and Useful Features
Supercomponents
Interface Overview
Additional Features & Application Example
Section 2: Hydraulic Libraries Overview
Intro to Hydraulic System Hydraulic Fluids Properties
Simulation Hydraulic Lines and Components
Hydraulic System Modeling
Additional Features - Hydraulics
Section 3: Thermal System Modeling
Design/Simulate Thermal Thermal Hydraulic Modeling
Fluid Systems Pneumatic System Modeling
HEX Modeling
Section 4: Displaying Results in Post Views
Reviewing Analysis Results Manipulating Results Data
Graphing Results
Saving and Restoring Views
Generating Reports
Section 5: Adaptive Meshing
Processes and Solutions Super elements
Geometry Optimization
Simcenter Nastran Design Optimization
Simcenter Nastran Topology Optimization
Introduction to Thermal Analysis

Simcenter FloEFD Associate Certification

Section 1: Introduction to CFD
FloEFD for Solid Boundary Conditions and Intro to Goals
Edge/NX/Creo/Standalone/ Meshing
CATIA Post Processing
Parametric Study
Thermal Component Models
Using EDA Data
Package Creator
Cooling Systems and Calibration

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Simcenter FLOTHERM Associate Certification
Section 1: Introduction to FLOTHERM
FLOTHERM Introduction Basics of FLOTHERM Studies
Gridding and Convergence
FloEDA Bridge
Post Processing
FloMCAD Bridge
SmartParts
Command Center
Thermal Radiation
Component Modeling and T3Ster

Simcenter FLOTHERM XT Associate Certification

Section 1: Introduction to FLOTHERM XT
FLOTHERM XT Introduction FLOTHERM XT Projects
SmartParts and Geometry Handling
FLOTHERM PACK and TCMs
PCB Modeling and Creation
Importing EDA Data
Meshing
Post Processing
Radiation
Parametric Study

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Associate Certification

Section 1: Advanced analysis
Fundamentals of Simcenter Analyzing data
STAR-CCM+ Considering the mesh setup
Effective planning
Moving with reference frames
Preparing imported geometry
Reaching a solution
Refining the mesh
Setting up the physics
Stepping into the Workflow
Workflow details
Section 2: Accessing solution data
Data Analysis in Simcenter Color and light effects
STAR-CCM+ Fundamental plotting
Playing screens
Volume rendering
Section 3: Geometry preparation
Efficient Workflows in Meshing setup
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Physics and values
Reporting
Simulation operations
Templates
Section 4: Advanced heat transfer
Heat Transfer in Simcenter Heat transfer
STAR-CCM+ Heat transfer coefficients
Solar radiation
Thermal radiation
Workflow heat transfer

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Teamcenter Quality Associate Certification
Section 1: Find content using search
Introduction to Active Introduction to Active Workspace
Workspace Viewing your data files
Working with data and relations
Section 2: Analyze product structures
Manage your product Classify product data including eClass
structure TcQ 5.1 AW Create and edit product structures
Open and view product structures
Search for classified objects
Section 3: Approve and Release Data
Manage your release Initiate a Workflow
process Managing Workflow Task Assignment
Section 4: AWC Teamcenter Quality Fundamentals
Teamcenter Quality Authoring TCQ
Applications TCQ Reporting
Section 5: Closure D8 and Creation of an 8D report
Quality Issue Management Introduction and monitoring of improvement actions within Problem
Solving D5 D6 D7
Introduction to Problem Solving
Perform a root cause analysis within the Problem Solving D4
Quality Issue Management
Section 6: FMEA Failure analysis
Failure Modes and Effects FMEA Functional analysis
Analysis FMEA result documentation
FMEA risk analysis and optimization
Introduction to FMEA and FMEA Structure analysis
Section 7: APQP Checklist
APQ and QAM APQP Quality Action Management
Introduction to APQP
Section 8: Create a Control Plan
Control and Inspection Plan Introduction to Control and Inspection Plan
Manage a Control and Inspection Plan - Advanced use cases

Teamcenter / Teamcenter X Associate Certification

Section 1: Identify starting tasks for an author/designer
Getting started with Initiate a workflow for an author/designer
Teamcenter Approve and release data for an author/designer
Develop and release product designs
Get started with BOMs
Import Excel and Word files
Work with data and relations
Section 2: Analyze the product structures
Teamcenter Essentials Create and edit the product structures
Open and view the product structures
Identify additional basic abilities in Active Workspace
Identify additional search techniques to find content
Managing workflow task assignments
Viewing visualization data
Work with standard workflows
Section 3: Get started with Teamcenter
Teamcenter Installation Install Teamcenter databases
Perform Teamcenter preinstallation tasks
Install Teamcenter using Deployment Center (DC)

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 Install the BMIDE
Perform other important DC tasks
Upgrade a Teamcenter install
Deploy software in DC
Identify and install DC
Install and configure a J2EE 4tier architecture
Install and configure a NET 4tier architecture
Install the server pool manager
Manage Teamcenter environment with DC
Manage the DC repository
Configure additional FMS
Install TC patches
Install TC store and forward
Install the dispatcher
Perform a 4tier mass client deploy
Perform TC install maintenance
Identify basic aspects of an Active Workspace installation
Install AW client components
Install AW server extensions
Install indexing components to enable search in AW
Install visualization components
Install microservices
Perform indexing component maintenance
Section 4: Create and manage business objects
Teamcenter Configuration Extend data model
Identify BMIDE fundamentals
Managing business object properties
Configure table columns and workspaces in AW
Configure tiles in AW
Manage groups, roles, and users in AW
BMIDE constraints
Manage preferences in AW
Identify TC administration tasks that apply to you
Manage AW stylesheets in XRT Editor
Administer LOVs
Administer rule extensions
Configuring icons
Configuring operation extensions
Deploying packages and updates
Running BMIDE reports

Teamcenter Product Professional Certification

Topics % of the exam
Section 1: Teamcenter Active Workspace 30% of exam
Section 2: Teamcenter Administration and Customization 40% of exam
Section 3: Teamcenter Visualization 30% of exam
See available Learning Map

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