Autodesk Revit Architecture® is one of the world’s leading building information modeling (BIM) software applications for architectural design. Revit Architecture® enables architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to design, model, and document buildings within an intelligent 3D environment. Whether you’re applying for your first job or looking to expand your skillset in today’s ever-changing markets, choose a Revit Architecture® certification from a trusted, industry-recognized name with international appeal: Tosa.

The Tosa certification for Autodesk Revit Architecture® determines and validates a candidate’s proficiency and skill level in Autodesk’s building information modeling software application for architectural design and documentation. The Tosa certification for Autodesk Revit Architecture® supports students, trainees, employees, or jobseekers in achieving their employment, professional, or academic objectives.

There are no eligibility requirements to take a Tosa certification exam. In K-12, we recommend using the Tosa certification for Autodesk Revit Architecture® as part of a course or curriculum starting at grade 6.

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Tosa assessments and certification exams on Autodesk Revit Architecture®

Assessments are not required to be proctored when taken remotely, while certification exams must be taken in-person or via our remote proctoring solution.

Skills Badging with Credly

We partnered with Credly to help our earners share their new certification, and the skill set associated with it, on their resumes, CVs, or professional social media profiles. You can earn a skills certification badge from Credly when you score "Productive" level or higher on the Tosa on Revit Architecture Certification Exam.

Available Badges for Revit Architecture

• Tosa for Revit Architecture Certified User – Productive Level
• Tosa for Revit Architecture Certified User – Advanced Level
• Tosa for Revit Architecture Certified User – Expert Level

Skill Domains Assessed

Fundamentals

This domain covers basic functionality and knowledge, including interface customization, project settings, and BIM. It also includes questions on creating and modifying simple building elements, extracting data in the form of bills of material, and setting up legends.

• Interface and workspace management
• Basic modeling and view manipulation

Mastering modeling

This domain tests the candidate's knowledge of creating and manipulating parametric families. Questions also focus on topography modeling, advanced 3D modeling, and the creation of curtain walls and roofs.

• Topography and model organization
• Architectural modeling system
• Parametric families and components creation

Project documentation

In this domain, candidates are required to create and use annotations and detail views, and are assessed on their ability to manipulate and manage graphic and visual styles. They must demonstrate their ability to create photo-realistic renderings. Display and visibility management will also be assessed, as well as the ability to create perspective views.

• View creation and display management
• Annotations and graphic styles management

Communication and collaboration

Questions in this domain assess the candidate's ability to share project information and to link and attach external files in various formats to RVT files. The candidate will have to demonstrate his ability to set up template and standard configurations.

• Export and import in various formats

Certification Exam Detail

The Tosa Certification for Revit Architecture relies on a database of more than 150 questions. It is composed of a mix of 35 questions, including multiple-choice, interactive, and live in-the-application questions, and lasts 1 hour. The algorithm adapts to each answer of the candidates to adjust the difficulty level of the questions until they reach the exact definition of the candidates’ level by calculating the limit of their skills. Candidates receive a numeric score out of 1000 points associated to a proficiency level on a five-level scale. Candidates who score between 1 and 550 points don't earn the certification. They will not receive a diploma but a certificate of completion. Candidates who score 551 points or above earn the certification. They will receive a diploma by email within five (5) business days  and are eligible to receive a Credly digital badge.

The Tosa Certification for Revit Architecture is valid for three (3) years. Once expired, earners must retake the certification to maintain it over time. Earners wishing to demonstrate skills development and personal growth may re-take the exam to improve their score at any time. There is no waiting period between two attempts.

Rules & Technical Requirements

Tosa certifications must be taken under specific proctoring conditions. For more information about Tosa certification exam rules and technical requirements, please visit our dedicated exam policies page or consult the downloadable PDFs below.

Prepare For Your Certification Exam

Prepare For Your Certification Exam

• Take at least one Tosa assessment test prior to their exam
  The Tosa assessment test helps acquaint learners with the testing platform. Like the certification exam, it is an adaptive test composed of a mix of multiple choice, interactive, and live in-app questions. It takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and does not need to be taken under proctored conditions. Results are delivered on the same 1-to-5 proficiency level scale and include detailed skills reports to help learners identify their skill gaps before taking the certification exam.
• Utilize the free practice tests available on our website
  In addition to our Tosa assessment tests, we offer short practice tests for free.
• Take a Tosa-aligned course in the Isograd Learning Platform
  The Isograd Learning Platform is a sophisticated courseware solution designed to help learners prepare for Tosa certification exams. It offers a personalized, self-paced, and fully interactive learning experience that will help learners maximize their Tosa score and gain the digital skills employers are looking for.
  
  To achieve a productive level or higher for a Tosa certification, learners must have an average of 150 hours of training and hands-on experience with Revit Architecture. Actual hours depend on their pre-existing skills and knowledge, the expected outcome for the certification (score/level), and the provider/learning content and modality (instructor led, online, self-paced, etc.).

Need more details ?

• Tosa Certification for Revit Architecture Skills Framework (PDF)
• Tosa for Revit Architecture Skill Domains & Product Brochure (PDF)