Get your students ready for an exciting career in advanced manufacturing with Fusion 360
Why Fusion 360?
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Used by leading machinists
Machinists at innovative companies such as Airbus, Conturo Prototyping, and Under Armour use Fusion 360 to optimize processes and solve critical manufacturing challenges.
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Enables student collaboration
A cloud-based software platform connects the design and manufacturing workflow, allowing students on any device to collaborate on the same design file.
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Reduces "time to talent"
The integrated CAD/CAM platform with built-in tool libraries allows students to spend less time learning software and more time using it.
Fusion 360 in your machining classes
Learning pathways
Help students build industry-relevant skills to successfully launch their careers. Pathways include CAM for 2.5 axis milling, CAM for turning, CAM for multi-axis milling and more.
New projects in CAM for 2.5 Axis Milling
These engaging CAM projects are designed for the classroom and help students learn fundamental design skills with real-world parts. Explore eleven projects in the CAM for 2.5 axis milling learning pathway.
Featured teaching resources for Fusion 360
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CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining for Milling
Introduce your students to the fundamentals of CNC and CAD/CAM through learning modules, quizzes, and challenge exercises—and quickly integrate content into your curriculum using instructor resources.
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Role-aligned certifications
Created in collaboration with industry, our role-aligned certifications validate student skill sets and help prepare them for the workplace.
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Contest-in-a-Box
We've taken care of the hard part. Get everything you need with easy-to-download files required to run an engaging CAM competition.
Set up your classroom
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Student software access
Eligible educators can access 125 single-user subscriptions per product—and assigned students can get started in just minutes.
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Onboarding & Offboarding students
Get simple, step-by-step instructions for how to onboard and offboard your students.
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Coursework management
Make classroom collaboration easy and secure. Set up projects and files inside the software and assign roles to manage access.
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Lab set up
Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to set up your lab and give every student seamless access to Fusion 360.
Certifications to guide your students’ careers in manufacturing
Help students gain confidence and stand out in the job market by earning certifications designed for the CNC machinist.
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Autodesk Certified Associate (ACA)
Associate-level certifications help students demonstrate and highlight comprehensive skill sets for employers.
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Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
Professional-level certifications showcase advanced knowledge and skills to help students take on new roles.
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Autodesk Certified Expert (ACE)
Expert-level certifications prove cutting-edge and specialized skills for highly innovative roles.
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Get Fusion 360 now
Prepare your students for their future with industry-shaping software solutions for manufacturing.
Get help whenever you need it
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Access the official Autodesk forum for educators to discuss best practices, curriculum, and questions about Fusion 360.
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Get documentation for a wide variety of manufacturing functions, from an intro to 2D machining to generating multi-axis operations and more.
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Virtual Assistant with access to our support team
Click the question mark in the bottom right corner of the page to find the help you need to get products, set up accounts, install software, and more.
