A new training schedule has been published to the website www.mechanicaladvantage.com/training for the remainder of 2022. The 2023 schedule will be posted sometime around the end of November/beginning of December. You can also find the training classes by going to www.mechanicaladvantage.com/schedule-now and choosing Virtual CAD/CAM classes
Workday and Evening Options
One of the most common requests and questions I received from people interested in training focused on even class availability. For each class option each month, I have added a daytime session as well as an evening session. I put up a poll on YouTube asking people what times they were interested in taking classes, and the Eastern Time zone was the most popular answer. I’m certainly open to varying these times for future classes. If you are interested in different times, send me an email or comment below to let me know.
The workday sessions are all scheduled from 8 AM to 12 PM EST. The evening sessions are scheduled from 6 PM to 10 PM EST. Again, I’m open to differ times for both workday and evening sessions if I get enough interest to do so.
International Options?
I do quite a bit of one on one training for individuals around the globe. If you aren’t in the US and are hoping for a training class that would match your countries time zone, please send me an email or leave the request below in the comments.
Training Class Improvements
While I’ve done approximately 100 Fusion 360 training classes over the last five years, most of those classes have been in partnership with someone else and on-site at their facilities. You may remember that I offered some online training classes in the beginning of 2021 and offered a couple training class options in 2022. I wanted to do a few training classes to observe how Zoom training over the internet would work. Turns out, it works pretty well. I did learn some things along the way and took some time to make some changes for future classes.
Class Warranty and Money Back Guarantee
I’ve also implemented a policy change for classes. Worried that you might not retain all of the information provided during a training class? Anyone who enrolls in a training class can enroll in that same class as many times as they wish for a period of one year. There is also a money back guarantee (less transaction fees) if you aren’t satisfied with the class you attended. I want users to feel confident and comfortable that they will get the return on investment for the money spend on these training classes.
Hands on machine training
I’m still working out the details for hands on machine training using the Syil X7. Finding the proper insurance and working with lawyers to create a waiver for the class. These classes will focus on programming 3 axis milling parts using Fusion 360 and then making the parts on the machine. The classes will be small at two to 3 people and will be 3 days in length. Stay tuned for more details. Again, if you are interested to learn more, send me an email or ask in the comments.
Summary
I aim to make these classes high quality at a reasonable price. The classes are an extremely high cost to value ratio. You don’t have to contact anyone to find out a price for the classes. You don’t have to wait for a return email or phone call to be added to the classes. Just choose to register, fill out your information, and receive an instant calendar invite including web meeting information for the class you signed up for.
I hope to see you in a training class soon!