So you’ve convinced your boss to let you go to Autodesk University and you’ve registered for the event. You’ve got your hotel set, booked your flights, and are probably feeling pretty good about yourself. Unfortunately, now comes the hardest, most stressful part of the AU “experience”…picking your classes! I despise picking classes. I actually get a sick feeling in my stomach. 650 classes to choose from, seriously AU? How do I know I’ve picked the right class? What am I missing out on? Should I do a lab, a class, or a round table? Should I sign up for Fusion 360 CAM (PD17417) or Ask Inventor ... READ MORE >

It’s official—fall is here. Time to put away the white clothes, pack up the beach towels, and break out the schoolbooks. With kids everywhere heading back to school, it’s the perfect time to celebrate learning. After all,since AU is a premier destination for learning about the evolution of engineering and design processes, learning is right up our alley. Learning can take many different forms. For designers, manufacturers, and engineers, staying on top of industry best practices is essential. And with technology evolving more rapidly than ever before, it’s crucial to staying ahead. A key way... READ MORE >

Autodesk University is about many things: honing software skills, making industry connections, exploring breakthrough trends, and driving change. Most of all it’s about pushing yourself forward, onward, and upward. That’s why AU offers free Autodesk Certification exams on the latest versions of many Autodesk products—last year over 1,500 AU attendees took exams. Becoming an Autodesk Certified Professional validates your skills and gives you a competitive edge. As a credential that’s recognized throughout the industries Autodesk serves, it’s a great way to enhance your resume and boost your ca... READ MORE >

As we wrap up our August-long coverage of blockbusters, AU-style, we thought we’d focus on a big part of any blockbuster: the stars. The talent that goes on the poster. The ones in the spotlight. The folks that can’t be replaced. When they join the production, it goes from being a movie about [whatever] and suddenly becomes their movie. At AU, we have our own kind of superstars. Folks that come back year after year, people that can pack a room based in large part on who they are, what they know, and how they teach, lead, and inspire. Sure, they may not be followed by paparazzi when they’re i... READ MORE >

Blockbusters—they’re the movies that pull out all the stops and all the tricks. Stars, amazing visuals, big set pieces, far-off locales, music and sound—they’ll use whatever it takes to make the maximum impact on viewers (and the box office). At AU, we prepare a few blockbusters of our own every year, in addition to the hundreds of classes we offer for every industry we serve. These are the big events where we bring on the lights, the music, the stars, and the showmanship, where the goal is to “wow” the audience a bit while we educate and inspire. So in honor of August, the month of the bloc... READ MORE >