Who's this course for?

Our Onshape course is project-based, step-by-step, and fully supported by a thriving community of other makers, mentors, graduates, and CAD students. Come for the learning, stay for the community. 

✅ Starts at the beginner level and doesn't assume any prior knowledge

✅ Project-based and sequential, building up your skills at the right time

✅ Great for people who want to get into 3D printing custom models

✅ Requires no "googling" or outside tutorial explanations

Course curriculum

    1. Fundamentals

    1. Saturn V Rocket (3D Printable)

    1. Fidget Toy

    1. Drone

    1. Battle Bot

    1. Skateboard

About this course

  • 9 lessons

  • Next Class Starts

    CAD Class runs on demand. Sign up now and receive immediate access to all training materials.

  • Time

    Each lesson takes approximately 1-3 hours. The entire course takes about 60 hours to complete.

  • This Class is For

    Beginners & beyond. If you're looking to level up your Onshape CAD Skills, this is the place to start and grow.

  • Project Based

    You will make all CAD models completely from scratch. In addition to videos, each project has a PDF so you can easily follow along.

  • Community

    Access a private community where you can ask questions about specific projects and get help from your peers and teachers.

  • Support

    Call, email, join the private discussion forum, and get the help you need fast. (415) 941-4114. [email protected]

Meet your instructor

Master Instructor Ed Charlwood

Ed Charlwood is an award-winning and passionate educator responsible for writing CAD curricula for tens of thousands of students. He has a bachelor's in engineering & product design and a master's in Education from Cambridge. He also serves as a Fellow of the Royal Society which recognizes people who make a "substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science, and medical science". This prestigious fellowship has been compared to a lifetime achievement Oscar. You're in good hands with Ed.

Is Onshape right for you?

Onshape is a powerful browser-based CAD software that runs on most devices, including your phone. It's easy to start making designs in minutes and scales to meet most needs. Check out onshape.com for more information.

✅ Free for hobbyists and students

✅ More powerful than Tinkercad

✅ Easy and fun to collaborate

Still trying to decide?

All of our courses have a free trial so you can decide if our style works for you.

Try for free!