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Autodesk Training

3ds Max, Inventor, Fusion & AutoCAD training from a 30-year Autodesk Certified Instructor

Hands-on Autodesk software training for studios, engineering teams, and individuals. Taught by Steven Schain, one of the original 16 Autodesk (then Kinetix) Training Specialists worldwide and a co-developer of the Autodesk Certified Instructor program.

How It Works

Training runs on-site for studios and teams, live online for individuals or remote teams, or privately one-on-one.

Sessions are built around your software, your version, and your actual project work, not a generic curriculum.

30 Years of Autodesk Training

A credential most trainers can't offer.

1994

Started training 3D Studio (DOS)

Began teaching 3D Studio at The Orlando School for Visual and Entertainment Design.

1998

Kinetix Training Specialist

Recognized by Kinetix (now Autodesk) as one of only 16 Training Specialists worldwide for 3ds Max.

1998–present

Co-developer of the ACI Program

Helped build the Autodesk Certified Instructor program and 3ds Max's fundamental training standards, and remains an Autodesk Certified Instructor today.

12 years

Autodesk University Instructor

Taught classes at Autodesk University for 12 years, from 3ds Max fluids and rendering to Fusion-based 3D printing workflows.

Past Training Clients

The Walt Disney Company · Guess · United States Army

Software Covered

Four Autodesk titles, one instructor.

Training is built around the software and workflow you actually need, from a single focused session to a full curriculum.

3ds Max

Modeling, materials, lighting, rendering, and animation workflows, from fundamentals to production-ready scenes.

Inventor

Parametric part and assembly design, drawings, and product development workflows for mechanical design.

Fusion

Integrated CAD, CAM, and simulation for product design, from sketch to manufacturable part.

AutoCAD

2D drafting fundamentals, documentation standards, and efficient production drawing workflows.

Who This Is For

Studios, engineering teams, and individuals leveling up.

Design studios and visualization teams using 3ds Max, engineering and manufacturing teams using Inventor or Fusion, drafters and designers using AutoCAD, and individuals preparing for an Autodesk certification exam.

Whether you're onboarding a new hire, adopting a new release, or want structured exam prep, sessions are built around your actual work.

Formats

Three ways to train.

On-Site Team Training

Steven comes to your studio or office and trains your team on your workflows.

Live Online

The same hands-on training, delivered remotely for individuals or distributed teams.

Private 1-on-1

Focused sessions built around your specific project, software, and skill level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions, plain answers.

Do you teach beginners, or only experienced users?

Both. Sessions are built around where you're starting from, whether that's a first-time user learning the interface or an experienced user picking up a new workflow, a new release, or a new module.

Do you offer Autodesk Certified User or Certified Professional exam prep?

Yes. Steven co-developed the Autodesk Certified Instructor program and 3ds Max's fundamental training standards, and can build a session specifically around certification exam objectives.

Is training available on-site, or only virtual?

Both. Training runs on-site for studios and teams, live online for individuals or remote teams, and privately one-on-one.

Which Autodesk software and versions do you cover?

3ds Max, Inventor, Fusion, and AutoCAD, across current and recent releases. Sessions can also cover cross-application workflows, such as moving a model from Inventor into 3ds Max for visualization.

How is this different from an Autodesk Authorized Training Center?

An Authorized Training Center is an organization. Steven is an individual Autodesk Certified Instructor, one of the original 16 Autodesk (then Kinetix) Training Specialists worldwide, and a co-developer of the ACI program itself, bringing that same instructional standard directly to your team or studio.

Ready to train your team on Autodesk software?

Tell us about your team, your software, and your timeline, or book a free 30-minute call to talk it through.