CAD for Mechanical Design Associate Certification Prep
Certification prep course for the Autodesk Certified Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design.
Course overview
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:
- Understand the parametric CAD workflow.
- Identify interface aspects of Fusion.
- Create parametric designs with mechanical motion.
- Create and modify basic form bodies.
- Use direct modeling tools.
- Create a detailed drawing.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
Getting started
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.
About the certification
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
See where you stand
Module outline
Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.
3D component modeling
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:
- Create a Project File Structure.
- Create sketches.
- Apply various sketch dimensions.
- Apply sketch constraints.
- Create sketch projections.
- Create construction planes and axes.
- Create and modify solid features.
- Apply direct modeling tools.
- Create freeform bodies.
- Inspect and analyze models.
3D assembly modeling and management
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:
- Create and convert components.
- Organize and manage assemblies.
- Use joints to create motion.
- Create motion links.
- Use inspection tools.
Technical detailed drawing creation
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:
- Create a detailed drawing from a design.
- Place views on a drawing sheet.
- Add drawing dimensions and notes.
Course challenge exercise
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
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 supplements
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.
- To create a Playlist, select [+] 'Add to list'.
- To share a list with others, set the list visibility to Public and share the link.
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Announcements
This course has been updated to incorporate the latest features introduced in the September 2024 Fusion software update
