Autodesk Learn Lab

Upskilling & reskilling for the lifelong learner

A major challenge in the life of any professional is competence—whether one is competent for the job at hand, how to maintain that level of competence, and how to prepare for future changes. If you layer onto this the speed at which technology is accelerating and the evolving nature of…

Career Readiness 4 min read
Somerset Community College Uses Generative Design as Distinguishing Factor in Curriculum

It all started with Heather Beebe’s skull—her 3D printed skull, that is. Beebe was a pre-med student collaborating with Eric Wooldridge, professor and head of the additive manufacturing program at Somerset Community College (SCC)in Kentucky. Together, they worked to3D print an actual MRI scan of Beebe’s skull, with the goal…

Academic Leaders 5 min read

Professional Skills Help Solve Real World Problems

Twice a year, the Autodesk Foundation invites Autodesk employees to apply their expertise through Pro Bono Team Consulting Projects to support nonprofits and startups addressing social and environmental challenges. Learn about a pro-bono project at a girl’s school in Rwanda that helped solved a real-world problem. Read the…

Career Readiness 1 min read

The Autodesk Certification Program Helps Today’s Workforce Prepare for the Age of Automation

The World Economic Forum estimates 1 billion people will need to be reskilled by 2030. This global skills gap represents a looming crisis across all industries we serve. To address this challenge, Autodesk is developing lifelong learning solutions to help workers keep pace by learning new skills and earning professional credentials…

Career Readiness 1 min read

The Future Looks Bright at the ASEE Conference

Before students head back to campus this fall, the postsecondary engineering education community is getting together to exchange ideas and enhance teaching methods and curricula at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference. This year’s theme, The Future Ahead, showcases peer-reviewed papers and distinguished lectures on digital transformation and the role of…

Academic Leaders 1 min read
Cycling and academia team up to explore thousands of design solutions for swingarm

University of Bristol engineering student combines his love of mountain biking with a curiosity about generative design to offer A.I.-powered solutions to a cycling company in the UK. The story begins with a fortuitous meeting in a garden shed over a cup of tea. Engineering student Ben Boxer contacted Joe McEwan—an accomplished engineer who was in the process of…

Industry Collaboration 4 min read

Make Your Advanced CAM Experience Official with Fusion 360 Certifications

We would like to invite you to apply to participate in an Autodesk beta exam. Take advantage of early access to our newest certifications covering industry-validated advanced workflows in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Autodesk beta exams are key part of our certification exam development process and put you first in line to add our…

Career Readiness 1 min read
The Future Looks Bright at the ASEE Conference

Before students head back to campus this fall, the postsecondary engineering education community is getting together to exchange ideas and enhance teaching methods and curricula at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference. This year’s theme, The Future Ahead, showcases peer-reviewed papers and distinguished lectures on digital transformation and the role of…

Academic Leaders 1 min read

Danville Community College: How a two-year college is altering the face of manufacturing

How a two-year college is altering the face of manufacturing Danville Community College (DCC), in the Virginian town of 41,000 people, is altering the perception of two-year colleges—one student at a time. The reality of skyrocketing tuitions at four-year universities has caused students to rethink their academic futures. Community…

Academic Leaders 4 min read