SDS2 Certified User

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Whether you’re looking to teach SDS2 or demonstrate your expertise, a SDS2 certification is a great way to win trust and validate your experience.

Find the certification that’s right for you.

Earn certifications to showcase your expertise in SDS2 and take your skills to the next level.

SDS2 Certified Professional

Need to take your career to the next level? Prove your skills to employers or colleagues and gain a valuable competitive edge by taking the SDS2 Certified Professional exam.

How to Get Certified:

  • Complete all modules of the Self-Paced Training program via ALLPLAN Learn Now
  • Pass the final assessment to receive your official SDS2 certification.
  • Cost: Free with Self-Paced Training

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SDS2 Certified Instructor

Learn how to teach the essential features in SDS2 by becoming a SDS2 Certified Instructor. Certified individuals may also gain recognition within the SDS2 community, with opportunities to present at the SDS2 Summit or participate in webinars.

How to Get Certified:

  • Pass the instructor exam to receive your SDS2 Certified Instructor Certification.
  • Certification Included.
  • Cost: Free

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SDS2 Certification Frequently Asked Questions

SDS2 offers two certifications: SDS2 Certified Professional, earned after completing the Self-Paced Training program, and SDS2 Certified Trainer, awarded after passing the instructor exam.

The time to complete certification depends on the program. SDS2 Certified Professional can be completed at your own pace, typically within a few weeks. SDS2 Certified Trainer certification depends on the course duration, usually ranging from a few hours to a few weeks.

Earning an SDS2 certification validates your expertise in steel detailing, connection design, and SDS2 workflows. SDS2 Certified Trainers may also gain recognition within the SDS2 community, with opportunities to present at SDS2 events such as the SDS2 Summit or participate in webinars.

There are no costs to become certified. 

SDS2 certifications do not expire, but we recommend keeping your skills up to date by engaging in continuous learning through our training programs and staying current with software updates.

Yes, certification is available upon completing our Comprehensive Training Packages, which include both self-paced and instructor-led sessions.