Certified Vision Professional

Sharpen your skills and prove your vision and imaging knowledge.

The Certified Vision Professional (CVP) program is for individuals working in the vision and imaging industry who wish to enhance their knowledge and professional status.

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A3 Offers Two Levels of Certified Vision Professional (CVP) Training and Certification

Are you ready to take your expertise in the vision and imaging industry to new heights? Attaining CVP Certification helps you clearly demonstrate your specialized skills. The Certified Vision Professional courses are a rigorous training program designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of vision technology. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, our curriculum covers everything you need to be competitive in today's vision industry. And both courses are free for A3's GOLD and PLATINUM members!

CVP-Basic Certification

You aren't just acquiring a credential. You'll build your understanding of fundamental vision and imaging concepts and lay the foundation that will empower you to tackle complex challenges and to innovate within this dynamic industry.

CVP-BASIC

CVP-Advanced Certification

This comprehensive training program stands at the pinnacle of the vision industry's educational offerings, meticulously curated and updated to encompass the latest advancements and cutting-edge techniques shaping the field today.

CVP-ADVANCED

Free for A3 members – Gold and Platinum Levels

A3 member companies at the Gold and Platinum levels have free access to these new courses. (Learn about A3 membership tiers here.) Need help accessing your courses? Email certification@automate.org for assistance.

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CERTIFICATION HELPS YOU:

  • Differentiate yourself in the industry
  • Showcase your technical proficiency
  • Strengthen your educational portfolio
  • Give your company a competitive advantage

CERTIFICATION GIVES YOU:

  • Certification for a full 3 years
  • A personalized CVP certificate
  • Continuing education units (CEUs)
  • Listing on the Meet the Certified Vision Professionals page
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Take the 6-part CVP-Basic program

New and refreshed courses for the CVP-Basic program are now available. The Certified Vision Professional - Basic Program consists of six courses taught by industry leaders. The courses are free to Gold and Platinum A3 members or available via subscription. Virtual testing for certification is also available for an additional fee.

Member Access

Watch CVP-BASIC Training Videos taught by industry leaders. LOGIN TO ACCESS or SUBSCRIBE

Meet Certified Vision Professionals

View a list of Certified Vision Professionals - Basic. VIEW LIST

Virtual Exam

View available dates for a live, proctored exam and test your vision training knowledge TAKE EXAM

CVP-Basic Course List

  • The Fundamentals of Machine Vision
  • Beginning Optics for Machine Vision
  • Beginning Lighting for Machine Vision
  • The Fundamentals of Camera & Image Sensor Technology
  • Image Processing Fundamentals
  • Vision System Design
Course Descriptions

 

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Industry leading CVP-Advanced Program

New and refreshed courses for the CVP-Basic program are now available. The Certified Vision Professional - Basic Program consists of six courses taught by industry leaders. The courses are free to Gold and Platinum A3 members or available via subscription. Virtual testing for certification is also available for an additional fee.

Member Access

Watch CVP-BASIC Training Videos taught by industry leaders. LOGIN TO ACCESS

Meet Certified Vision Professionals

View a list of Certified Vision Professionals - Basic. VIEW LIST

Virtual Exam

View available dates for a live, proctored exam and test your vision training knowledge TAKE EXAM

CVP-Advanced Course List

  • Advanced Optics for Vision
  • Advanced Vision Lighting
  • Advanced Camera & Image Sensor Technology
  • 3D Vision System Development
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Designing Linescan Vision Systems
  • High-Speed, Real-Time Machine Vision
  • Advanced Vision Guided Robotics
  • Non-Visible Imaging: Infrared Technology and Applications
  • Advanced Color Machine Vision & Applications
  • Metrology & 2D Calibration Techniques
  • Advanced Image Processing
  • Advanced Vision System Integration

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

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Subscribe to CVP Courses

Purchase a Subscription

For others, there are two options available for accessing the online CVP training:

INDIVIDUAL LICENSE

Individuals can subscribe take all courses in the full basic or advanced programs. Purchasers can access the courses anytime and start and stop as needed. Access to all courses is valid for 90 days for a single user.

CVP-BASIC

Cost: $595 USD for members, $695 for non-members.

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CVP-ADVANCED

Cost: $895 USD for members, $1,150 for non-members.

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COMPANY-WIDE LICENSE

Register for a company-wide license. This subscription allows an entire team access to all basic or advanced courses for a full year.

CVP-BASIC

Cost: $995 USD for members. $1,495 for non members.

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CVP-ADVANCED

Cost: $2,495 USD for members. $2,995 for non members.

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Take the A3 Certified Vision Professional Exam

Available days and times to take your CVP Exam: Times are subject to change to best serve our global audience. You must register at least one week in advance of your desired testing date. This virtual testing is a live, proctored exam to obtain CVP-Basic or CVP-Advanced certification.

CVP Advanced: 54 questions and you are allotted 2 hours to complete
CVP Basic: 33 questions and you are allotted 1 hour to complete

Follow the ‘Register’ links to sign up online.

**Please note that all exam times are listed in the Eastern Time Zone.

A3 also offers these courses in-person at least once per year at one of our industry-leading conferences. *Pricing for in-person training varies*

Problems getting registered? Contact A3 directly at certification@automate.org

Register today for your live, proctored exam. The link will allow you to sign-up for the date and time that works best for you from our scheduled exams above. You must register at least one week in advance of the session you choose. Note that the times listed above are in the Eastern Time Zone.

VIRTUAL EXAM PLATFORM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A3 is using an exam platform by Mettl, a Mercer company.

Network Speed: A stable internet connection at their end with proper speed. A proxy for this is if they are able to login into their email accounts without difficulty.

Upload Speed: For webcam proctored test - Minimum speed => 512 kbps

Supported Browsers For Proctored Test:

  • Chrome version 63 and above
  • Firefox version 52 and above
  • Safari version 12 and above

Mettl Proctored Assessments are not supported on Mobile devices (e.g., Cellphone / Smartphones / Pads / Tablets) Mettl Proctored Assessments are not supported on Edge browsers.

Virtual Exam Testing Dates 

Exam time begins exactly at the top of the hour regardless of the length of the exam

Thursday, February 1, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, February 29, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, August 15, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, November 7, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

 

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