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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

Question 2

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

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Is financial aid available?

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Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can't afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you'll find a link to apply on the description page.

Question 4

Are there additional learning resources available from Autodesk?

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Yes! Autodesk also has Learning Pathways to start you on your learning journey, including certification prep courses and practice testsâ€”so you feel confident when you take an Autodesk certification exam.

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How to I access Autodesk® Fusion 360™ as a student or educator?

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Visit this page to learn how to download Fusion 360 and to learn about the Autodesk Education license terms.

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How to I access a Fusion 360 as a professional?

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Professionals can purchase an annual or monthly commercial subscription to Fusion 360. For more information, visit the Fusion 360 subscribe page.

Question 7

Will I earn any type of achievement by completing this course?

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Yes! You'll earn a Course Certificate from Coursera and Autodesk upon completing this course, including all graded assignments.

Question 8

What are the system requirements for Fusion 360?

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Fusion 360 is both Mac and PC compatible. System requirements can be found here.

Question 9

How do I get installation support for Fusion 360?

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Installation support for Fusion 360 can be found in the Autodesk Knowledge Network.

Question 10

How do I share my designs on the Autodesk Fusion gallery?

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The Autodesk Fusion 360 gallery is a great resource for design inspiration. With Fusion 360, file sharing is easy. Follow the instructions for sharing a file in Fusion 360 and share your design in the gallery.

Question 11

How do I become an Autodesk Certified User?

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The Autodesk Certified User program offers students an opportunity to validate their Fusion 360 skills to prepare for professional careers in design and engineering. The certification exam is offered through 14,000 Certiport Testing Centers, and is available to students, educators, and professionals. To learn more about the Autodesk Certified user certification, visit www.certiport.com/acu.

Question 12

Do I have the option to access these learning materials for free?

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Yes, you do have the option to audit the courses in this specialization, subject to Coursera's terms. Please note you must audit each course individually.

CAM and Design Manufacturing for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Drafting for Manufacture

Module 2: Design for Manufacture

Module 3: Setting up a CNC Milling program

Module 4: Machining complex geometry

Course FAQs