Sketch Professional
About the best practice
| IP owner: | Contraste Europe SA |
| Accreditation institute: | Contraste Europe SA |
| Examination institute: | certN |
The SmartDigiDocs Certification Program aims to create a network of certified SmartDigiDocs users, acknowledging their proficiency and fostering a collaborative environment. SmartDigiDocs is a leading-edge Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that empowers businesses to engage with their customers on a personal level across various communication channels, such as web, print, email, SMS, and more. It streamlines document workflow efficiency through advanced automation and in-depth reporting functionalities.
This certification program has been designed to:
- Validate the knowledge of individuals who utilize the SmartDigiDocs software.
- Establish recognition for expertise in using the software.
- Foster a community where professionals can connect, share knowledge, and assist one another.
The program has two main levels: Sketch Professional and Sketch Expert, and two add-on modules: Responsive Email Editor and MyOrchestrator. In this syllabus we detail the requirements for the Sketch Professional certification.
Certification definition
Candidates who achieve the Sketch Professional certification are able to understand the appropriate vocabulary, create, complete, and preview models, leverage most of the available functions to make them dynamic, and modify the data structure.
Certification requirements
To be eligible for the Sketch Professional certification, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Candidates must have undertaken and successfully completed an accredited Sketch Professional course
- Candidates must have successfully passed the Sketch Professional practical test organised by the accredited trainer.
- Candidates must have successfully passed the Sketch Professional multiple-choice exam
Certificate renewal
Each certificate is valid for life.
Sketch Professional Certification practical test
At the conclusion of the accredited training, candidates will undergo a practical test designed to assess their ability to apply the learned skills effectively. The test will focus on two key aspects:
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Model Creation and Functionality: Candidates must present the required model (template) to demonstrate their ability to create, complete, and dynamically utilize the model with most of its available functions.
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Data Structure Modification: Candidates will be tasked with modifying the data structure by adding a task that alters the XML used, testing their ability to manage and adjust technical components.
| Weight | Level of Cognition | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 3% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Creating Models and Languages |
| 2% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Using Versions, Comments, and Restore |
| 5% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Creating House Styles & Templates |
| 8% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Using Data Structure XSD and XML |
| 70% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Applying Sketch Logic (Models and Fragments, Variables, Conditions and Functions, Loops, Images & Fragments, Preview and Publish, House Style Templates, Data Structure XSD and XML) |
| 5% | Bloom Level 2-4 | Applying Word Processing Functionalities |
Only after successfully completing this practical test will candidates be eligible to take the official certification exam.
Exam format
The general exam regulations apply to this exam.| Attempts per voucher: | 1 |
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Time: | 30 minutes |
| Open-book: | No |
| Language: | English |
| Invigilation: | None |
| Question type: | Multiple choice |
Exam Syllabus
The following table is an overview of the topics examined in the certification exam.| #questions | Level(s) of Cognition | Category | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
Understanding Sketch’s position in the generation workflow
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| 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
Understanding the Sketch terminology
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| 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
Understanding the sketch basics
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More information about the levels of cognition
- Level 1 - Knowledge: This level requires candidates to recall specific information or facts. They should demonstrate the ability to remember and recognize details, terms, or concepts from their learning materials.
- Level 2 - Comprehension: At this level, candidates are expected to show their understanding of the acquired information. They should be able to interpret, explain, and summarize. Candidates must go beyond mere memorization and demonstrate that they can grasp the meaning and implications of the information they have learned.
- Level 3 - Application: The focus at this level is on candidates’ ability to apply their acquired knowledge in practical situations. They should be able to use what they have learned to solve problems, apply principles, or implement strategies in real-world scenarios.
- Level 4 - Analysis: Analysis involves candidates breaking down complex concepts into smaller parts and comprehending the relationships between them. Candidates must display the ability to analyze information, identify components, and understand the underlying connections between them.
- Level 5 - Synthesis: At this level, candidates are expected to exhibit the ability to create something new by combining different ideas, concepts, or elements. Candidates must demonstrate their capacity to generate hypotheses, design experiments, or develop original solutions to problems. Synthesis involves creativity and the integration of different elements to form a novel whole.
- Level 6 - Evaluation: This level requires candidates to use judgments or assessments based on criteria and evidence. Candidates must critically analyze information, compare and contrast different perspectives, and make informed decisions. They should demonstrate the ability to evaluate the quality, validity, and reliability of information, arguments, or solutions.
Reference Material
The reference material for the Sketch Professional exam is the Sketch Professional slidesdeck provided by SmartDigiDocs at the accredited training.
Trainer accreditation
There is no trainer accreditation program available for this certification program. Training is provided exclusively by SmartDigiDocs.