Autodesk Fusion 360 (2026) - Complete Beginners Guide

Course Overview:

This is a beginner-friendly Autodesk Fusion 360 course that will guide you step-by-step through the elements of Autodesk Fusion 360. You will learn how to navigate the user interface, create parts and sketches, build 3D Assembly models and how to create detailed 2D engineering drawings to industry standards. Fusion 360 is a perfect tool for 3D printing, enabling you to have complete design capability in preparation for 3D printing applications.

Throughout the course are plenty of examples, also featured are assignments/ tests that will enable you to apply the skills and techniques that you've learnt. The course is broken down into sections designed a logical order for building your skills and knowledge in this powerful CAD tool.

About the Instructor:

Christopher Richardson MEng is an Automotive Engineer specializing in Military Automotive Modifications. He also teaches various CAD software's to students undertaking Engineering and Design courses and runs online classes for students and professionals globally. Chris began his career working for automotive OEM's and has since moved to military applications. Chris aims to further educate those who are also passionate for design.

Who should enroll on this Course:

Whether you're a student, engineer, or 3D Printing hobbyist, this course is perfect for anyone starting out with Autodesk Fusion 360 or for those who want to brush up on their skills. By the end of this course, you will have the skillset to begin independently navigating and creating your own designs and be in a position ready to 3D model for 3D printing applications.

Course Pre-requisites:

Autodesk Fusion 360 2018+ software are suitable versions for this course.  Versions prior to 2018 will be fine but the tools and layout may be slightly different.

Please note that Fusion Free version and the LT version (the light version) does not feature all the tools required for this course. Therefore it is recommended to use full versions only. If you use the LT or free versions then you will be able to complete 98% of the course but some of the advanced edit features will be 'greyed out'.