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12 February 2015

Autodesk makes design software free to WorldSkills worldwide

Fulfilling its promise to expand access to its professional design software in education, Autodesk is making its industry-leading design, engineering and entertainment software free to students, instructors and academic institutions worldwide. This extends to all Experts, Training Managers and Competitors associated with WorldSkills. The software can be used in preparing for competition on the Autodesk Academic Resource Center. Additional materials that will assist in learning and training with Autodesk software are available on the Autodesk Education Community.

Knowledge of select Autodesk software tools is essential when participating in the global WorldSkills Competition as well as many national and regional competitions. Extensive project-based learning materials are included with the software to assist in preparing Competitors.

Get started by accessing Free Software or visiting the partners page to learn more.

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