Aspen OptiPlant User Certification Exam

An Aspen OptiPlant Certified User demonstrates skills in building a 3D conceptual layout for Pre-Feed and Feed estimation purposes. A certifies user also showcase their skill set for analysis and reporting using available functionalities. This person also demonstrates understanding of more advanced topics such as layout, Conceptual piping, Data files, Piping configurations, estimation, interfaces and troubleshooting in OptiPlant.

Audience:

Process Engineer
Chemical Engineer

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen OptiPlant User Certification Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACU-OPTI01

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice and lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    4 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    40

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen OptiPlant

Exam Preparation

Training is not required, however it's highly recommended. 

Users will benefit from the optional instructor-led courses:

1. EOP101: 3D conceptual modeling using Aspen OptiPlant 

2. EOP201: Advanced Training for Piping and Interfaces

 

 

 

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Study Guide

Exam Guidelines

NOTEPay attention to the language of the exam indicated on the website before you register. The instructions from the proctor during the exam and the exam itself could be provided in the indicated language.

 

During your online exam you will be proctored by our certified instructors.

 

The following are required for you to take the exam:

1. WebCam to monitor you

2. High speed internet - ensure you have minimal devices connected and use ethernet cord if internet is slow. Run this test: https://use.cloudshare.com/Ent/Machine.mvc/testpage#/

3. Google Chrome Web Browser

 

Read Aspen certification guidelines before taking the exam. You must be familiar with technology used for online exams and the expectations. 

After the exam

Results will be sent to you within two weeks.

 

If you passed the exam, you will recieve an email to post your credentials on Linkedin. Please make sure you provided your Linkedin email address on the exam to the proctor. 

View the instructions to post your credentials on Linkedin.

 

In your post when you “Share to Linkedin” feel free to edit verbiage, however please use the below hashtags. 

Proud to announce that I am certified as an Aspen OptiPlant Certified User.

#AspenOptiplant #optiplant #aspenusercertification

 

If retake needed, a report will be provided identifying areas of improvement. Read Aspen Certification Policy of when you are eligible to take the next exam.

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