How to access the free software to complete a Badgeable Course

Both Autodesk and PTC provide free education licensing for educators and students in fulltime education. This allows every young person in the UK to study and learn CAD software  that will prepare them for a world of industry and professional application.  Follow the links below to go directly to the educator websites for each software platform, and register yourself (teacher or student) and your cohort using a school email account. Never pay for a software license. 

Tinkercad by Autodesk

Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding, trusted by over 50 million people around the world. Build STEM confidence by bringing project based learning to the classroom.

Fusion 360 by Autodesk

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing.

Onshape by PTC

Onshape is now the number one fastest-growing CAD system, according to engineering.com.