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Distance learning resources for manufacturing and mechanical engineering
We’ve compiled the following resources, including courses and curricula, to help educators support students remotely.
Distance learning resources for architecture, engineering, and construction desktop products
Help your students learn to efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure with these resources.
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Manufacturing Engineering
Introduction to CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining
This course introduces you to foundational knowledge in computer-aided design (CAD), manufacture, and the practical use of CNC machines. We begin with the basics of Autodesk®...
Generative Design
Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing
This course introduces you to one of the more common applications of generative design: Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing as it’s also known. In this course, we explore the...
Mechanical Engineering
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing
Design for manufacturing is the process of designing parts, components, or products with the understanding surrounding design requirements for a specific manufacturing method...
Manufacturing Engineering
3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360
As machining geometry gets more complicated, Autodesk® Fusion 360™ is up to the task. With a host of standard and adaptive toolpaths, we can rapidly remove material from even...
Manufacturing Engineering
Fusion 360: Introduction to CAD/CAM
Introduction to CAD/CAM walks you through practical on-the-job skills needed for precision machining while preparing you to complete the National Institute for Metalworking...
Engineering
Introduction to Generative Design
In this course, we’ll set up, generate, and explore generative design outcomes and post process generative designs. Generative design is a new workflow that generates high-...
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Architecture
Cert Prep for Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
Prove to potential employers that you’re up to the task by becoming an Autodesk Certified Professional. This online course from Autodesk prepares you by offering an overview of...
Architecture
Cert Prep for Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design
Prove to potential employers that you’re up to the task by becoming an Autodesk Certified Professional. This online course from Autodesk prepares you by offering an overview of...
Architecture
Cert Prep for Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Structural Design
Prove to potential employers that you’re up to the task by becoming an Autodesk Certified Professional. This online course from Autodesk® introduces you to the advanced...
Civil Engineering
Cert Prep for Autodesk Certified Professional: Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design
Prove to potential employers that you’re up to the task by becoming an Autodesk Certified Professional. This online course from Autodesk prepares you by offering an overview of...
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Autodesk Education Experiences
Tomorrow's challenges will be solved by today's students.
That’s why Autodesk gives students, educators, and educational institutions free access to our design software, creativity apps, and learning resources through Design Academy, as well as Tinkercad and Instructables.
Tinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3D printing app for everyone.
Tinkercad is used by designers, hobbyists, teachers, and kids, to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft models, jewelry–the list is truly endless!
Explore. Share. Make.
Learn how to make anything with Instructables. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions, online classes, and a vibrant maker community.
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