Autodesk resources for educators

Autodesk is committed to helping you educate tomorrow's leaders. Get free access to our entire portfolio of products with the Autodesk Education plan.

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Student plan

Free for students at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the student's guide or educators' guide.

  • 1 named-user seat
  • Renewable 1-year subscription

 

Educator plan

Free for educators at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the educators' guide.

  • 250 named-user seats
  • Renewable 1-year-subscription
  • Invite an entire class, individual students, or use a seat for personal exploration

 

School IT administrator plan

Free for school IT administrators at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the admin's guide.

  • Up to 3,000 named-user seats
  • Provide named-user access for students and educators to Autodesk products
  • Renewable 3-year subscription
    All the features of the educator plan plus single sign-on (SSO)

 

The skills of the future start in today's classrooms. Are your students ready?

According to Autodesk's 2024 State of Design & Make report, access to skilled talent is a top business challenge. Learn how students can bridge the talent gap by developing these three skills. 

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A new CAD, CAM, and CNC curriculum from Haas and Autodesk is now here

Haas and Autodesk teamed up to deliver a complete curriculum: Haas and Autodesk Fusion—CAD, CAM, and CNC for 2.5-axis milling. Gear up students for future manufacturing careers.

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Find your teaching resources by industry

Explore teaching and learning resources by industry and academic course, designed to seamlessly integrate Autodesk products into your classroom.

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Professional development

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Industry-validated certifications

Advance your own and your students’ ongoing professional development and prepare for the future of work. Discover the certifications that are right for both educators and students.

 

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Free instructor-led workshops

Autodesk Certified Instructors can help you achieve advanced proficiency in Autodesk software and gain research-based insights. Open to eligible post-secondary educators.

 

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Transforming manufacturing e-book

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Autodesk partnered on research that calls for real-world, hands-on learning. Learn how to adapt your curricula to Industry 4.0 skills.

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Have more questions about educator access for Autodesk software?

How can educators access Autodesk software for their classrooms?

If you’re an educator, you can follow the steps in the educator's guide to obtain free access to Autodesk software through the Autodesk Education plan. You can get access for yourself and assist your students in getting access.

What are the system requirements for running Autodesk software in an educational setting?

System requirements for using Autodesk software in an educational setting are the same system requirements as using the products elsewhere. Refer to the standard system requirements for the Autodesk product in question.

Is there a cost for educators to use Autodesk software in their courses?

No, there is no cost to use Autodesk software in your courses. The Education plan gives eligible students and educators free* one-year, single-user access to Autodesk software and services for Educational purposes.

How can educators integrate Autodesk tools into their curriculum?

Explore our Educator Learning Resources page for teaching and learning resources designed to seamlessly integrate Autodesk products into your classroom. 

What resources are available to help educators learn and teach Autodesk software?

Our Educator Learning Resources page provides free resources designed to help you learn and teach Autodesk products. 

Can students use Autodesk software from home, and how do they access it?

Yes, students can use Autodesk software from home through the Autodesk Education plan, and they can access it via Autodesk Account.

Are there any restrictions on using Autodesk educational licenses?

Software and services accessed through the Education plan may be used only for purposes directly related to learning, training, and research. They may not be used for commercial, professional, or any other for-profit purposes.

How can educators stay updated on the latest Autodesk software updates and features?

If you aren’t using browser versions of Autodesk products, set up a process to keep your chosen Autodesk products current on each computer. This is important because some products, such as Autodesk Fusion, are updated every 4-8 weeks and can quickly fall behind. This will ensure the software version students are using on school devices is the same software version they are using on home devices.

Is technical support available for educators using Autodesk software?

Autodesk offers up-and-ready support for education customers to assist with installation and licensing questions. Find out the level of support for your plan.

How can educators connect with the Autodesk Education Community?

Educators can browse available resources here.

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Free Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of the terms of use and/or other terms that accompany such software or cloud-based services.  Software and cloud-based services subject to an Educational license or subscription may be used by eligible users solely for Educational Purposes and shall not be used for commercial, professional or any other for-profit purposes.

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