Autodesk supports the development of an industry-ready workforce by removing the barriers to software access for students, educators and educational institutions. Autodesk is providing pathways for students to pursue their interests and expand their learning outside of the classroom while providing hands-on opportunities for studying real-world applications. Autodesk will provide access to new students and educators to professional 3D Design software supported by MOOCs and designathons.
Digital Skills in Education
Autodesk MOOCs
Development and promotion of 5 MOOCs to include Product Design, Sustainable Design, Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, 3D Modeling & 3D Printing for secondary students.
| INITIATIVE NAME | PILLAR | TYPE | METHODOLOGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk MOOCs | Tier 1 - Training | Online |
Initiative status
| Status | Quantity | Target | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
300%
|
3000 | 1000 | - |
Closest Competitor
| Initiative | Status | Quantity | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitor Pledge title | 50000 | 80000 |
Designathons
Hosting of 40 designathon events for students to compete with models and designs collaboratively developed using a common brief.
| INITIATIVE NAME | PILLAR | TYPE | METHODOLOGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designathons | Tier 2 - Awareness Raising | Other |
Initiative status
| Status | Quantity | Target | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
50%
|
20 | 40 | - |
Closest Competitor
| Initiative | Status | Quantity | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitor Pledge title | 50000 | 80000 |
Designathons promotion
Promoting participation in Designathons by awareness raising activities for primary/secondary education students.
| INITIATIVE NAME | PILLAR | TYPE | METHODOLOGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designathons promotion | Tier 2 - Awareness Raising | Events |
Initiative status
| Status | Quantity | Target | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
62500%
|
500000 | 800 | - |
Closest Competitor
| Initiative | Status | Quantity | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitor Pledge title | 50000 | 80000 |
Developing MOOC courses
Developing 5 new MOOC courses to include Product Design, Sustainable Design, Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, 3D Modeling & 3D Printing
| INITIATIVE NAME | PILLAR | TYPE | METHODOLOGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing MOOC courses | Tier 2 - Courses / Programmes | Providing access to courses |
Initiative status
| Status | Quantity | Target | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
160%
|
8 | 5 | - |
Closest Competitor
| Initiative | Status | Quantity | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitor Pledge title | 50000 | 80000 |
Autodesk for education
Providing free access to professional level software for 3D design to students.
| INITIATIVE NAME | PILLAR | TYPE | METHODOLOGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk for education | Tier 3 - Honorary pledge | Access to tools |
Initiative status
| Status | Quantity | Target | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
200%
|
800000 | 400000 | - |
Closest Competitor
| Initiative | Status | Quantity | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitor Pledge title | 50000 | 80000 |
Autodesk
31/12/2018