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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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Are there additional learning resources available from Autodesk?

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

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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.Fusion 360 is also available for free to all users as a 30-day trial.

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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. If you'd like to earn additional recognition from Autodesk, consider enrolling in Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering.

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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.

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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.

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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.Instructions.Gallery.

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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.

Simulation Analysis for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Static Stress Simulation

Module 2: Using Shape Optimization to Drive a Design

Module 3: Nonlinear Response, Buckling and Modal Frequencies

Module 4: Thermal and Thermal Stress

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