Learn the Basics of Onshape (Online CAD Course)
Looking to learn CAD modelling for 3D printing? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an existing CAD user wanting to learn Onshape, this course is the perfect starting point.
Learn the Basics of Onshape is a comprehensive online course featuring 34 step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to design accurate, printable 3D models using Onshape — one of the world’s most popular cloud-based CAD platforms.
One of Onshape’s biggest advantages is that no software download is required. Everything runs directly in a web browser, with all files automatically saved to the cloud. This makes it ideal for schools, classrooms, and home learning.
Onshape can be accessed on any device, including desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones — offering a truly flexible, cloud-based CAD experience.
Benefits for education
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✔ Free for education and hobby use
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✔ Simple registration using an email address
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✔ Easy collaboration through shared designs
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✔ No USBs or local file storage required
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✔ Students can start work in school and continue at home
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✔ Works on any device with a web browser
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✔ No software installs or updates for school networks
What you’ll learn
The course is delivered by Phil Cotton, a UK secondary school Technology teacher, founder of LearnbyLayers, and a certified CAD instructor. Skills are developed from beginner level through to confidently designing more complex models.
Topics include:
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Sketching and dimensioning 2D profiles
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Extruding, shelling, and editing sketches
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Fillets, chamfers, and holes
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Sweeps, revolves, and lofts
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Offsetting workplanes and projections
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Designing real-world models such as brackets, vases, lampshades, phone cases, signs, and Arduino cases
Who this course is for
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Teachers using or considering Onshape in the classroom
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Schools looking to upskill staff in CAD
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Teachers delivering remote or blended learning
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Home learners and hobbyists new to CAD
Certification
An end-of-course assessment must be completed to receive your certificate. You may retake the assessment as many times as needed