Aspen IP.21 User Certification Exam

An Aspen InfoPlus.21 Certified User has an in-depth understanding and the practical skills required to perform fundamental tasks in administering Realtime databases. Passing this exam proves your skills in: all tasks related to administering the IP.21 database successfully. This person also demonstrates fluency with some advanced skills such as troubleshooting and using IP.21 with CIM-IO client and server.

Audience:

MES Administrator

Exam Details

  • EXAM NAME:

    Aspen IP.21 User Certification Exam

  • EXAM NUMBER:

    ACU-IP2101

  • FORMAT:

    Multiple choice and lab

  • EXPIRATION:

    3 Years

  • DURATION:

    3 hours

  • NUMBER OF QUESTIONS:

    52

  • PASSING SCORE:

    70 %

  • LEVEL:

    Aspen Certified User

  • SOFTWARE PROVIDED:

    Aspen InfoPlus.21

Exam Preparation

Training is not required, however it's highly recommended. 
Users will benefit from the optional instructor-led courses:
RealTime Information Management Foundation (Virtual or In-Person 

Review Exam Topics 
Study Guide

Exam Guidelines

NOTE: Pay 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 InfoPlus.21 Certified User.
#AspenIP21 #MES #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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Name: ACU-IP2101 Aspen IP.21 User Certification Exam Version: V12.1 Exam: Aspen InfoPlus.21 Location: Virtual-APAC Language: English Date: 07/23/2026 Time Zone: Singapore Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Type: Virtual Price: (USD) 150.00 Register
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