The AU Community has really jumped on the chance to preview the AU 2011 Class Catalog and there's lots of excitement and tweets being passed around about it. We received a number of requests again this year to have the catalog available in a spreadsheet to make it easier to organize and sort to fit their needs, such as coordinating things so those attending won’t overlap or duplicate classes they sign up for. We’re happy to oblige! As always, the class catalog is subject to change. Download Autodesk University 2011 Class Catalog (XLSX 567 Kb) Happy planning! --sandy READ MORE >

After 4 months of hard work by industry experts, track managers, and the AU Team, the Autodesk University 2011 preview class catalog goes live next week, and that’s the best time to start planning out your AU schedule. Class space is limited, so you will want to sign up early when AU registration goes live. AU 2011 in Las Vegas, and AU Virtual will have over 900 classes, presented by 620 presenters, and we are confident that all of you, whether attending in person or virtually, will have another great learning experience. Not only are we excited to offer more classes on advanced features and w... READ MORE >

For a small group of people at Autodesk, Autodesk University (AU) is a year-round project. As the content manager for AU, I am part of this group, and one of the most difficult parts of my job is now coming to an end. Every year, after we contact everyone who submits a proposal, my in-box gets flooded both with emails from speakers thanking me and with emails from many people whose sessions did not get accepted. This year, because of the record number of submissions (2,388) from a record number of potential presenters (1,118), the number of submissions we were unable to accommodate was signifi... READ MORE >

For a small group of people at Autodesk, Autodesk University (AU) is a year-round project. As the Content Manager for AU, I am part of this group, and one of the most difficult parts of my job is now coming to an end. Every year, after we contact everyone who submits a proposal, my in-box gets flooded both with emails from speakers thanking me and with emails from many people whose sessions did not get accepted. This year, because of the record number of submissions (2,388) from a record number of potential presenters (1,118), the number of submissions we were unable to accommodate was signifi... READ MORE >

Looking to seriously sharpen your Autodesk product skills? Ready to optimize your company's processes and workflow? Then AU 2011 PowerTracks are just the ticket. This year, you can choose from more PowerTracks in more disciplines. PowerTracks feature a special selection of advanced classes with a particular focus. When you sign up for a PowerTrack, you get the chance to dive deeply into an application or topic. We sequence the classes to build on each other so you gain more and more knowledge throughout the conference. Here are some examples: The Building Design Suites PowerTrack brings you up... READ MORE >