6 Career Boosting Resources For CAD Professionals
Everyday it’s not easy to find creativity, purpose or motivation in the work we perform. The only solution to this problem is to learn new skills and remain updated. Continuous education not only helps us discover our passion, it will also enhance our knowledge. lSo consistent learning and up gradation of the skill set wile make you a more valuable employee to your company. It might even lead to good books from potential employers. lWhether you have handful of minutes or ample of hours, the following five resources offer something for everyone l
Gain New Skills With Free Tutorials A fantastic online source is 3dtotal.com for those who are interested in enhancing skill or interested in picking up a few new tricks. The site offers hundreds of tutorials, which you can sort by skill level , software type and technique. lSoftware options include 3ds Max, Maya ,LightWave, CINEMA 4D, Photoshop and many more. Learn techniques such as lighting ,animation,post-production modeling and texturing. l
Search for Vendor Training No one wants you to more successful than the companies who create the software you use every day. Look to their websites for training and certifications. PTC, SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk; all offer educational resources and cad tutorials. l
Webinars Offer Great Perception No time to read a book or take a course?‌‌You have a webinar is a quick way to learn new ideas. Mostly they last about an hour and there is usually an opportunity to ask questions at the end. 3ds CATIA offers several Webinars on their resources page and Siemens PLM, makers of NX, has a huge archive of Webinars that is easily search-able by product. l
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Advance Your Talent With Efficient Training Lynda.com which has been recently acquired by LinkedIn, is an education company that offers video courses to online subscribers who pay a monthly fee of $24.99. You can easily sort the sourse of your choice by skill level, subject and instructor. Examples Some of the available trainings include: lSOLIDWORKS tutorials lAutodesk Inventor tutorials l
YouTube Videos Are Of Immense Help YouTube holds a large number of useful tutorials, and they are not just limited to video games. Find some relevant channels and subscribe to email updates for a regular stream of great training and educational content. Following are some channels to consider: lSiemens PLM lAlly PLM lDassault Systems lCAD Tutorial lTFI CAD Tips and Tricks lMH Tutorials lDesign & Motion l
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