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Certification prep course for the Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design.
Review and test your knowledge in CAD for Mechanical design using Fusion. You’ll learn to apply these skills and boost your confidence and technical expertise in preparation for mastering the Autodesk certification exam. Through a series of videos and hands on exercises, we’ll review each of the exam objectives found on the certification and apply those skills to real world exercises. After completing the course, test your knowledge with by completing the practice certification test.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Getting started.
Module outline
This course prepares you to pass the Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design exam, validating essential skills for entry level mechanical designer and CAD designer/drafter careers using Fusion. Through a series of lessons, practice exercises, challenge assignments, we’ll learn and apply these skills to boost your confidence and technical expertise in preparation for mastering the Autodesk certification exam. At the end of this course, you’ll have the opportunity to test your knowledge by taking the practice exam that accompanies the course. It's all about practice and preparation.
Learn more about how to prepare for the CAD for Mechanical Design Associate Certification exam.
Module outline
Take the steps to get prepared for the exam. Review the exam objectives, explore sample test questions, and get test-taking tips.
See where you stand
Module outline
Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.
Learn about the creation and organization of projects and folders, creation and control of sketches, features, and construction geometry in Fusion.
Module outline
In this module, you'll learn about the creation and organization of projects and folders, creation and control of sketches, features, and construction geometry in Fusion. Through the creation of sketch entities, application of dimensions and constraints, and modifications of sketches you will learn to create a solid foundation to any design. You will apply this knowledge by creating solid features using standard modeling tools, direct modeling tools, and freeform modeling tools.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
Learn about the creation and control of components to make up an assembled design.
Module outline
In this module, you'll learn about the creation and control of components to make up an assembled design. You will use assemble tools to create motion between components and analyze their intersections.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
Learn about the creation and control of components to make up an assembled design.
Module outline
In this module, you will expand your skillset and create a basic technical drawing while learning the various elements that are needed to define a drawing.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
Take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course.
Module outline
Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course.
Practice test
Module outline
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course.
Teaching this course to students in the classroom?
Use this instructor guide to incorporate this course into your lesson plans. You can also send your students directly to the course as self-guided learning. They can learn at their own pace, track their own progress, and earn a certificate of completion when they get 75% or more on the final test.
Want to create custom learning playlists to share with your students?
Share modules and courses using Lists. Once you create a List, share the URL with your students and they can sign into their Autodesk Account to access.
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This course has been updated to incorporate the latest features introduced in the September 2024 Fusion software update
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