We’re putting the finishing touches on the AU 2010 Call for Proposals (CFP) website, and in just a little over a week, class proposals for this year’s AU conference and AU Virtual should start streaming in. If you’re thinking about submitting a proposal, here’s a partial checklist to help you prepare some things ahead of time. If anything in the checklist is unclear, more details will be available once the CFP website is launched. By the way, a more complete version of this checklist will be available on the CFP website. AU 2010 Proposal Checklist ☐ Verify that you meet the minimum requireme... READ MORE >

AU received a special Valentine’s present this year when the 100,000th member joined Autodesk University on February 14. This milestone is particularly exciting because AU Virtual played a key role in pushing this number over the threshold.  Thanks to all who participated in this new AU event! We like to think that our efforts to make Autodesk University a year-round, interactive, multimedia learning and networking destination for the Autodesk community is paying off, and activity on the site is one way we can gauge this. Since January 2008, interest in the AU site has shown a dramatic... READ MORE >

Over the past two years since I joined the AU Team, Autodesk University has not only grown, but also morphed into something much bigger—evolving from an important annual user conference into an online year-round learning and networking destination for AU members. It's exciting to be part of a team so incredibly devoted to creating the most innovative and optimal learning experience for all AU members, no matter what their budget or where they are in the world. In 2009, AU added two new events—AU Virtual and AU Extension. AU Virtual brought a new dimension to the AU experience, combining live ... READ MORE >

Over the past 17 years, Autodesk University has evolved into a year-round learning destination offering a variety of events and programs, as well as online classes and networking. Our goal is to make Autodesk University a one-stop destination where the entire international Autodesk community can come to enhance their skills, build important professional connections, and stay on top of industry trends. In 2009, the Autodesk University conference took place at the Mandalay Bay, but AU 2009 also expanded to meet the needs of not only those with limited budgets, but also others through the introd... READ MORE >

We’ve received some questions about who can access classes from AU 2009 that are now available from the Online Classes tab on AU Online. Here’s what you need to know: AU 2009 Las Vegas attendees, Autodesk Subscription customers, AU Virtual 2009 Premier attendees, and Autodesk employees can access all of the AU 2009 online content. All AU Online members can access the entire library of AU Online class handouts, listen to podcasts of all classes, and watch screencasts of a selection of AU 2009 classes, including the AU 2009 keynotes. Hope this helps! --sandy READ MORE >