Course description
Autodesk Inventor Essentials - 3-day accredited introductory course
This 3-day Autodesk Inventor Essentials course aims to provide new users of Inventor with the essential knowledge required to design 3D parametric parts and assemblies.
This training employs lectures, demonstrations and hands-on practice to give delegates a comprehensive understanding of the principles behind parametric design, as well as the skills to use Inventor to produce production-ready part and assembly designs.
This is an Autodesk-authorised course, run by an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI). Our Inventor trainers have a wealth of professional experience using Inventor in engineering, automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.
Upcoming start dates
Training venue
This Inventor Essentials training course is hosted at our centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Milton Keynes and Sheffield.
For our Bromsgrove courses, we offer a free taxi service from Bromsgrove train station to our training centre.
Delegates can enjoy fantastic facilities at our centres, with lunch and refreshments included.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This Autodesk Inventor Essentials training course in an ideal choice for beginners and new users of Autodesk Inventor, as well as those with a small amount of experience using the software.
Pre-requisites
Delegates should have a working knowledge of Windows®.
Experience using an Autodesk application, such as AutoCAD or Revit, is beneficial but not essential.
To learn more about suitability, please send an enquiry here.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Autodesk e-certificate
Armada are an Autodesk authorised Training Centre (ATC), and the Autodesk Inventor Essentials course is accredited by Autodesk.
Delegates receive an industry recognised e-certificate from Autodesk to confirm they have attended and successfully completed an accredited Inventor training course.
Training Course Content
This course is typically structured as follows:
- Getting Started
- Autodesk Inventor user interface
- View manipulation
- Designing parametric parts
- Basic Sketching Techniques
- Creating 2D sketches
- Geometric constraints
- Dimensioning sketches
- Basic Shape Design
- Creating basic sketched features
- Intermediate sketching
- Editing parametric parts
- 3D grip editing
- Creating work features
- Creating basic swept shapes
- Detailed Shape Design
- Creating chamfers and fillets
- Creating holes and threads
- Patterning and mirroring features
- Creating thin-walled parts
- Assembly Design Overview
- Designing assemblies
- Using project files in assembly designs
- Placing, Creating, and Constraining Components
- Placing components in an assembly
- Constraining components
- Placing standard components using the content center
- Basic part design in an assembly
- Interacting with an Assembly
- Identifying parts in an assembly
- Analysis and motion tools
- Presenting your assembly
- Basic View Creation
- Drawing creation environment
- Base and projected views
- Section views
- Detail views
- Crop views
- Managing views
- Dimensions, Annotations, and Tables
- Automated dimensioning techniques
- Manual dimensioning techniques
- Annotating holes and threads
- Creating center lines, symbols and leaders
- Revision tables and tags
- Annotating Assembly Drawings
- Assembly-centric bill of materials
- Creating and customising parts List
- Creating balloons
- Drawing Standards and Resources
- Setting drawing standards
- Drawing resources
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Reviews
Average rating 5
The training course syllabus is well structured and the instructor is really knowledgeable and patient.
Andy is a great tutor. Keep the sessions interactive and is full of energy. Always answers queries and ensure everyone is going at the same pace regardless of experience. If any...
Expenses
Course fees are inclusive of a comprehensive training guide, refreshments and lunch. Discounts available for multiple bookings.
Delegates are also entitled to 30 days' after-course support via email.
On-request training
Armada can also provide on-request Inventor training, either one-to-one or exclusively for your group. This can be hosted at the Armada training centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, or your venue anywhere in the UK.
Continuing Studies
Following on from Autodesk Inventor Essentials, Armada offers the following courses:
- Inventor Intermediate (2-days) on a scheduled course basis.
- Inventor CAM & CNC (2-days) on a scheduled course basis.
- Inventor Sheet Metal Design (2 days) course, that can be arranged on-request.
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