Welcome to Autodesk Academy

From Tuesday, November 1st to Wednesday, November 30th, Certiport will host the second Autodesk Academy, an immersive online professional development experience for engineering educators. Get exposed to the power of the Autodesk Certified User certification pathway, learn about valuable engineering education resources, and get trained on how to level-up the engineering training in your classroom.

Autodesk Academy will feature

  • weekly webinars featuring engineering industry and educational leaders, including presentations from Certiport and Project Lead the Way. Check out the full line-up below.
  • informative blog posts and podcast episodes on multiple topics, including a full overview of the Autodesk Certified User program, a discussion about engineering and diversity, and highlights of resources educators use to teach Autodesk in their classroom.
  • past Autodesk certified candidate interviews talking about where they are now and how Autodesk certification has set them apart.

Stay tuned for the exciting month filled with ACU events and news. Plus, those who attend all the live webinars will receive a professional development certificate, demonstrating the hours you spent learning and growing through Autodesk Academy.

Webinar Topic and Schedule

Autodesk Certified User 101

New to certification or looking to expand your school’s certification offerings? Join us for a deep dive into all things Autodesk Certified User certification with experts from Certiport. Learn about the full certification portfolio, including what learning products and practice tests are available.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 4 PM ET
View the recording here

How (and Why) to Incorporate Autodesk Fusion 360 into Your Curriculum

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing. If you haven’t started using Fusion 360, then this session is for you. Find out how you can leverage this tool with your students, including where and when to insert it into your curriculum, and what projects you can help students create.

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 4 PM ET
Register here.

Women in Engineering

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 13% of engineers are women. Helping the next generation of female students pursue careers in engineering requires concerted focus and dedication from professionals and educators alike. Join our panel of education leaders and industry-engineers to hear their strategies to expand access to engineering learning for tomorrow’s female engineers.

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time: 4 PM ET
Register here.


Don’t worry if one of the dates or times listed won’t work with your schedule. Register for the webinar and you’ll get first access to a recorded presentation to view on your own time. We can’t wait to learn with all of you!