• Fusion

Simulation for Static Stress Analysis Professional Certification Prep

Get prepared to take the Autodesk Certified Professional in Simulation for Static Stress Analysis using Fusion exam. Review essential skills and take the practice test to prepare for the certification exam.


Course overview

Be prepared to take the Autodesk Certified Professional in Simulation for Static Stress Analysis certification exam. Review essential skills such as preparing linear static stress loads, working with models, defining loads and constraints, solving simulation studies, and refining meshes and results using Fusion.

Follow along with videos, datasets, and exercises to practice and review the exam topics on your own. Check your knowledge by taking a practice test to prepare for the certification exam. It’s all about practice and preparation.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Prepare for linear static stress loads.
  • Work with models, including repairing imported models.
  • Define loads and constraints.
  • Address simulation pre-check information.
  • Solve a simulation study.
  • Refine simulation results.

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

Course outline

10 min.

Getting started

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.


2 hr.

See where you stand

Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.

Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.


1 hr.

Simulation Prep

Preparing for a linear static stress load is essential for a successful operation. This includes determining, evaluating, and interpreting relevant information before model preparation, as well as working with imported models.

Preparing for a linear static stress load is essential for a successful operation. This includes determining, evaluating, and interpreting relevant information before model preparation, as well as working with imported models.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Prepare for a Linear Static Stress Load.
  • Import models.
  • Repair imported models.


1 hr. 20 min.

Simulation set up

Determining when a linear static study is appropriate is crucial in leveraging Fusion’s simulation capabilities.

Determining when a linear static study is appropriate is crucial in leveraging Fusion’s simulation capabilities. Learn how using the materials library to customize key materials ensures a successful study. Practice how to define loads, constraints, and manage contact sets, all necessary skills to solve a simulation study.

After this module, you'll be able to:

  • Modify a static stress simulation study.
  • Use the Materials Library.
  • Define loads and constraints.
  • Manage contact sets.


1 hr. 30 min.

Solve simulation

A pre-check provides warnings and indicates any common errors, so you can inspect elements for the study and adjust what is needed for it to be successful.

Learn to review and address simulation pre-check information before solving a simulation. A pre-check provides warnings and indicates any common errors, so you can inspect elements for the study and adjust what is needed for it to be successful.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Review and address simulation pre-check information.


1 hr.

Result analysis

Once a simulation study is solved, it's critical to understand the simulation results. 

Once a simulation study is solved, it's critical to understand the simulation results. Evaluating the credibility of results and being able to interpret model-induced stress concentrations is required for a successful study.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Solve a simulation study.
  • Understand simulation results.


1 hr. 20 min.

Study refinement

After interpreting the results of a study, the mesh, geometry, and the study itself can be refined.

Learn to interpret the results of a study to refine the mesh, geometry, and the study itself.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Refine meshes and modify geometry.
  • Refine simulation results.


1 hr. 40 min.

Course challenge exercise

Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace. 

Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace. 


2 hr.

Practice test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.  

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course.

All questions must be answered to submit your assessment.