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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The 3D Printing Software course on Coursera offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is prepared to serve the needs of students by creating knowledgeable content, preparing them to influence lives, and catering to them with an understanding of 3D printing software. 

The 3D printing software by Coursera demonstrates the step-by-step application of tinkered and Fusion 360, the two popular 3D modeling programs which will help them learn about 3D scanning techniques and to make 3D printed objects. In addition to this learners will gain knowledge about 3D computer modeling, 3D Printing, sketchbook, 3D scanning which will help them both personally and professionally. 

The 3d Printing Software online course will teach candidates how to draw and communicate through their ideas, and to express them in three-dimensional structures, it will give them a chance to bring their imagination of creating objects into reality.  After successful completion of this course learner will receive a shareable certificate, which freshers and professionals can upload on platforms like Linkedin for getting jobs or for getting a hike in their pay.

Also Read: 3D Printing Applications 

The Highlights

  • Completely online 
  • Duration of 15 hours approximately 
  • Availability of subtitles in French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), English
  • Flexible learning
  • A beginner-friendly course
  • Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

  • video modules
  • practice tests
  • Reading Material
  • Weekly quizzes.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

The candidate can either pay the fee or do the course free of cost or audit the course for free. Pursuing this course at free cost will not provide a certificate. The fee details of the 3D Printing Software course is are given below

The 3D Printing Software Certification fees structure is mentioned below.

HeadAmount in INR
1 month (20+ hours/week)Rs. 4,115
3 month (7 hours/week)Rs. 8,230
6 month (4 hours/week)Rs.12,345

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates wanting a certificate for the course have to fulfill the two conditions. Firstly, the candidate should have fully completed the course without skipping any class. And secondly, the candidate must have purchased the course because the free course does not offer certification. 

What you will learn

Designing skills

After completing the 3D Printing Software certification syllabus, the learners will become adepts in the following: -

  • Use of tinkercad and Fusion 360 for, 3D modeling 
  • 3D scanning techniques 
  • 3D printed objects
  • 3D computer modelling

Also Read: 3d Printing Harware 


Who it is for

This course of 3D Printing Software by Coursera is designed for candidates interested in creating 3D digital designing.  

This 3D Printing Software certification course is recommended for the following:

  • Candidates interested in learning in autodesk sketchbook
  • Candidates who want to learn two most popular 3D modelling programs, fusion360 and tinkercad
  • Candidates who want to explore the field of 3D software.
  • Candidates are interested in making a career in this field.
  • Professionals who want to give an edge to their profile.

Admission Details

Candidates who are looking to join the course of 3D Printing Software on Coursera 

Step 1: Click on the course programme URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/3d-printing-software

Step 2:   Please click on the enroll for free option

Step 3: Follow the steps given to enroll in the course. Then you will be given a free trial.

Step 4: Then look for the audit option on the page, in case you want to audit the course.

Step 5: You will also get access to most course material for free. 

Step 6: Click on” purchase course” for accessing graded assignments and to earn a certificate

The Syllabus

Video
  • Welcome to 3D Printing Software!
Readings
  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Glossary
  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media
Practice exercise
  • Orientation Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Sketching
  • Why We Sketch
  • Sketchbook Basics
Reading
  • Module 1 Overview
Practice Exercise
  • Module 1

Video
  • Tinkercad
Readings
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Lesson Links
Practice Exercise
  • Module 2 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Fusion 360
  • Navigating the User Interface
  • Managing Files in Data Panel and A360
  • Working with Primitives
  • Sketch-Based Construction
  • Additional Help with Sketch-based Tools
  • Using Bodies and Components
  • Creating Bodies 1
  • Creating Bodies 2
Reading
  • Module 3 Overview
Practice Exercise
  • Module 3 Quiz

Videos
  • Pushing the Purple Button
  • Using the Sculpt Tool 1
  • Using the Sculpt Tool 2
  • Using the Sculpt Tool 3
  • Using the Sculpt Tool 4
  • Why to Render
  • How to Render
Reading
  • Module 4 Overview
Practice Exercise
  • Module 4 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to 3D Scanning
  • Examples of 3D Scanning from CUC Fab Lab
  • Microsoft Kinect and Structure Sensor for iPad
  • Next Engine
  • Your Smartphone and 123D Catch
  • Post-processing Your 3D Scans
  • What Will You Scan?
  • Visualization Lab at the Beckman Institute
  • Photogrammetry: An Artist’s Perspective
Reading
  • Module 5 Overview
Practice Exercise
  • Module 5 Quiz

Videos
  • 3D Printing Software Wrap-Up
  • Gies Online Programs
Reading
  • Congratulations!

Instructors

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What type of prior knowledge is required before taking the 3d Printing Software course?

For taking this course on 3D printing software no specific kind of educational background is required.

2: Who can take this course?

Anyone who wants to gain knowledge about Autodesk sketchbook, 3D modelling programs like fusion360 and tinkercad, or interested in making a career in the field of 3D software, can take this course.

3: What are the programme offerings?

Weekly assignments and quizzes, practice tests, valuable reading content, audio, and video classes are some of the programme offerings.

4: What are the benefits of this 3D Printining Software training course?

These are some of the following benefits of the 3d Printing Software course:

  • Sound knowledge of sketchbook and sketchfab.
  • Knowledge of fusion360 and tinkercad.
  • Learning of 3D computer modelling.

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