Suite Training: Individual Products or Workflow
Specific? (CM3227-R)
Jennifer MacMillan - Instructional Design Projects Manager
Paul Burden - Director of Product Development
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Class Summary
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Autodesk
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Suites provide users with access to multiple
products to
allows for the conceptualization, modeling, and visualization phases of
design.
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With more software available to accomplish a company’s workflow, the
challenge becomes how to effectively/efficiently train users.
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Do all users need training on all software products? Do users specialize
in certain products? How can training be effective and efficient?
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Learning Objectives
In this round table discussion we will discuss:
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Software products available in Autodesk suites.
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Identify effective techniques for Autodesk suite training.
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Identify appropriate course length to train students in an Autodesk suite.
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Assess whether prerequisite experience should be required.
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Round Table Structure
1. Autodesk
Suites
Overview
2. Brainstorming
3. Top Strategy
Discussion
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1. Autodesk
Suites
Overview
2. Brainstorming
3. Top Strategy
Discussion
Autodesk Suites Overview
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
AutoCAD®
Design Suite
Extend the power and flexibility of your familiar AutoCAD
workflow with tools to help you create, connect, and
showcase your designs with impact.
AutoCAD® Design Suite Standard
AutoCAD® Design Suite Premium
AutoCAD® Design Suite Ultimate
AutoCAD®
AutoCAD® Raster Design
Autodesk® Sketchbook® Designer
Autodesk® Showcase®
Autodesk® Mudbox®
Standard +
Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design
Premium +
Autodesk® Alias® Design
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Factory Design Suite
Design, optimize, and communicate the most efficient factory
layout before any equipment gets installed.
Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Standard
Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Premium
Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Ultimate
AutoCAD®
AutoCAD® Architecture
AutoCAD® Mechanical
Autodesk® Vault
Autodesk® Showcase®
Autodesk® Factory Design Suite Utilities
Standard +
Autodesk® Inventor®
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate
Premium +
Autodesk® Inventor® Professional
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Plant Design Suite
Design, model, and review plant projects more effectively.
Autodesk® Plant Design Suite Standard
Autodesk® Plant Design Suite Premium
Autodesk® Plant Design Suite Ultimate
AutoCAD®
AutoCAD® P&ID
AutoCAD® Showcase®
Autodesk ® Sketchbook® Designer
Standard +
AutoCAD® Plant 3D
AutoCAD® Structural Detailing
Autodesk® Revit® Structure
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate
Premium +
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage
Autodesk® Inventor®
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Product Design Suite
3D design, visualization, and simulation software for the entire
product design workflow.
Autodesk® Product Design Suite Standard
Autodesk® Product Design Suite Premium
Autodesk® Product Design Suite Ultimate
Autodesk® Sketchbook® Designer
Autodesk® Mudbox™
Autodesk® Showcase®
AutoCAD® Mechanical
Autodesk® Vault
Standard +
Autodesk® Inventor®
Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design
Premium +
Autodesk® Alias® Design
Autodesk® Inventor® Professional
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Autodesk Suites Overview
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General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Building Design Suite
Designed for building industry professionals, this suite
combines Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD tools
to help you design, visualize, and simulate your building
designs more efficiently.
Autodesk® Building Design Suite Standard
Autodesk® Building Design Suite Premium
Autodesk® Building Design Suite Ultimate
AutoCAD®
AutoCAD® Architecture
AutoCAD® MEP
Autodesk® Structural Detailing
Autodesk® Showcase®
Autodesk® Sketchbook® Designer
Standard +
Autodesk® Revit®
Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate
Premium +
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage
Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler
Autodesk® Quantity Takeoff
Autodesk® Inventor®
Autodesk® Robot® Structural Analysis
Professional
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Autodesk Suites Overview

General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Infrastructure Design Suite
Comprehensive software solution combining the tools to plan,
design, build, and manage utility and civil infrastructure.
Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite
Standard
Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite
Premium
Autodesk® Infrastructure Design Suite
Ultimate
AutoCAD®
AutoCAD® Map 3D
AutoCAD® Raster Design
Autodesk® Storm and Sanitary Analysis
Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate
Standard +
Autodesk® Infrastructure Modeler
AutoCAD® Civil 3D®
Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design
Premium +
AutoCAD® Utility Design
Autodesk® Revit® Structure
Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage
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Autodesk Suites Overview

General Design
 Manufacturing Solutions
 Building Solutions
 Infrastructure Solutions
 Entertainment Solutions
Autodesk®
Entertainment Creation Suite
Experience the creative freedom of having a palette of
industry-leading 3D animation toolsets at your fingertips.
Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite
Standard
Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite
Premium
Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite
Ultimate
Autodesk® Maya® or Autodesk® 3ds Max®
Autodesk® Sketchbook® Designer
Autodesk® MotionBuilder®
Autodesk® Mudbox®
Standard +
Autodesk® Softimage®
Premium +
Autodesk® Maya® and Autodesk® 3ds Max®
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1. Autodesk
Suites
Overview
2. Brainstorming
3. Top 3 Strategy
Discussion
Brainstorming
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Brainstorming
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“Brainstorming is a group or individual creativity technique by which
efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by
gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its member(s).”
(Wikipedia)
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Brainstorming
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“Brainstorming is a group or individual creativity technique by which
efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by
gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its member(s).”
(Wikipedia)
How to train users?
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Brainstorming
Key Stakeholders to consider:
Company
Management
End Users
Authorized
Training
Centers
(ATCs)
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Brainstorming
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1. Autodesk
Suites
Overview
2. Brainstorming
3. Top Strategy
Discussion
Top Strategy Discussion
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