Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing

• When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

  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:

  • The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

  • The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

• What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

  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.

• Is financial aid available?

  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.

• Are there additional learning resources available from Autodesk?

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

• Are there software requirements for this course?

  You’ll need a paid subscription to Autodesk® Fusion 360™ to complete all the required assignments in this course. Be sure to review your access or payment options before enrolling. 

• How do I access generative design in Autodesk® Fusion 360™?

  The Fusion 360 generative design workspace is available to commercial subscribers and select schools at this time. Learn more on the Autodesk Knowledge Network.

  If you have another type of license, consider enrolling in another Autodesk Specialization on Coursera. CAD and Digital Manufacturing CAD/CAM for Manufacturing

• How do I access Autodesk® Fusion 360™ as a professional?

  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.

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

  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's Generative Design for Manufacturing Specialization. By completing this Specialization, you’ll unlock an Autodesk Credential as further recognition of your success! The Autodesk Credential comes with a digital badge and certificate, which you can add to your resume and share on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Sharing your Autodesk Credential can signal to hiring managers that you’ve got the right skills for the job and you’re up on the latest industry trends.

• What is generative design?

  Generative design is a design exploration process. Designers or engineers input design goals into the generative design software, along with parameters such as performance or spatial requirements, materials, manufacturing methods, and cost constraints. The software explores all the possible permutations of a solution, quickly generating design alternatives. It tests and learns from each iteration what works and what doesn’t. Learn more about generative design.

• Is this course right for me?

  This course is designed for mechanical engineering professionals working in the manufacturing industry who want to learn about generative design. Design Engineers who want to understand the manufacturing workflow from design to manufacturing using generative design technology would also benefit from this course.

  This course can also be taken by engineers and designers currently using topology optimization and are interested in learning more about generative design technology in Autodesk Fusion 360.

• What are the system requirements for Fusion 360?

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

• How do I get installation support for Fusion 360?

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

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

  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.

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• How do I become an Autodesk Certified User?

  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.

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

  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.

  When you audit a course: You'll be able to see most of the course materials for free, but you won't be able to submit assignments or get grades for your work. You won't be able to submit assignments for feedback or a grade. You also won't get a Course or Specialization Certificate.

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