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We\u2019re often faced with situations that leave us questioning how exactly to make things happen. Whether it\u2019s installing a tile backsplash or designing a 3D model for a larger project, sometimes we turn to alternative sources. Maybe we could enroll in a course that covers three months and costs thousands of dollars, but sometimes there\u2019s no need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For smaller tasks especially, seeking training outside a traditional classroom is sufficient and often better — specialized knowledge delivered right when you need it. In many ways, this sort of real-time knowledge acquisition is changing the way we innovate and collaborate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YouTube and Podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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YouTube is good for a lot of things — passing time while your oil is getting changed, listening to music, and learning how to get certain things done. Across the web, there are a variety of tutorials that are great for people who need to see things happen.\u00a0 With standalone videos, in-depth tutorials and quick explanations for things, YouTube can be a great resource for engineers and makers at any levels. We keeps lots of fresh content on the Fusion 360 YouTube<\/a> channel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Similarly, you may also turn to podcasts, which offer useful audible explanations and deeper dives into the topics you care about. While you don\u2019t get the bonus of a visual picture, podcasts are a great way to increase your knowledge in a different way while you\u2019re completing other tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Written Tutorials (and more)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sites like <\/span>I Like to Make Stuff<\/span><\/a> offer a multitude of things to help you absorb new information — podcasts and tutorials, books, tool reviews, and accompanying videos. On a single site, unsure engineers can learn new things that could help further them in whatever project they\u2019re working on. A user can enter the site without really knowing what sort of knowledge they\u2019re looking for and leave smarter for having explored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These sites are great options for individuals who aren\u2019t quite sure <\/span>what <\/span><\/i>they want to learn, but know that they\u2019re interested in broadening their knowledge base.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be sure to check out the self-paced learning<\/a> for Fusion 360.\u00a0 This site has lots of materials to help you get started when learning Fusion 360 or exploring a new-to-you area. Each course includes videos, step-by-step tutorials, and downloadable 3D models to help you learn Fusion 360 at your own pace.<\/p>\n

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Live Streams and Webinars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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If you like the general feel of classroom learning, live streams and webinars are an excellent way to learn something new. While some of them lack the flexibility to complete the program on whatever your desired timeline might be (although recordings are often available), they provide an industry expert with teaching experience right at your fingertips. The human touch a live stream or webinar can bring may be exactly what you need to expand and retain your knowledge on a particular topic. \u00a0Check out the 360 Live<\/a> channel – it’s a collection of our past Livestreams for Fusion 360.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fusion 360: Online communities and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Ultimately, modern-day tools have made classroom learning a thing of the past. Though engineers and makers might still enter classrooms, they\u2019re also supported in a myriad of ways outside of that learning environment — and we\u2019re all the better for it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are a lot of online communities for engineers and makers, which can be a great source of learning. If you have any specific question, an online community or tool-specific support board can be an excellent way to get you the information you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fusion 360 is one tool that can let you take control of your education in ways you never imagined before. From user guides<\/a> to community forums<\/a> to self-guided courses<\/a>, there are many communities out there, all waiting to teach you and learn alongside you. If you’re a current Fusion 360 subscriber, hope you’ve found a few new ways to continue to learn and get best practices.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Not a subscriber yet?\u00a0 Try Fusion 360 today and be sure to use all the great resources noted in this blog to get you up and running quickly!<\/span><\/p>\n

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