Educator Resources
Curriculum
Ready-made modules that you can use in your classroom consisting of Onshape documents, student-facing tutorials, slide decks, and guides.
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Intro to CAD
This course provides educators with curriculum resources to be used in their introductory CAD classes. The topics presented in this course are appropriate for teaching students at the K-12 or college/university level who are new to CAD.
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Intro to Engineering
This course provides educators with CAD curriculum resources to be used in their first year engineering classes. NOTE: Check back for additional modules to be added at a later date.
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CAD for Robotics Competitions
Onshape is the ideal solution for teams designing robots for competitions. This course will introduce you to Onshape and the many features that will take your robotics team to the next level.
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CAD Drawings
CAD drawings are how engineers and designers communicate their designs to their colleagues and to the public. This eight-unit set of resources, created by educators for educators, is a thorough introduction to CAD drawings. Each unit includes lecture slides, examples, Onshape-specific features, and exercises.
Professional Development Courses
Self-paced courses for educators looking to improve their knowledge of Onshape modeling or educational functionality, including classes, assignments, and other administrative features.
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Teaching a Class in Onshape
Explore tools and tips to help you implement Onshape in your classroom.
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Introduction to Education Enterprise
Understand the basic features and settings of the Education Enterprise.
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Onshape Fundamentals
A learning pathway curated for the experienced designer transitioning to Onshape.
Tips for Educators
Check out these additional resources to support your teaching journey in Onshape.
How to Use Onshape with Your Learning Management System (LMS)
11.12.2025
Effectively use Onshape for Education with your learning management system (LMS) to elevate engineering lessons in the classroom.
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Transitioning to Onshape from SolidWorks in the Classroom
10.07.2025
An educator’s account of 6 workflow improvements, from real-time collaboration to eliminating version conflicts, after switching CAD instruction to Onshape.
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How to Know Which Onshape Education Plan Is Right For You
08.12.2025
Compare Onshape’s free Student, Educator, and Enterprise plans. Cloud-native CAD with real-time collaboration for classrooms. Find your perfect education plan today.
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15 Tips Your Students Should Know Before Taking the Certified Onshape Associate Exam
09.04.2025
Learn 15 test-taking tips from one of the engineers who helped create the Certified Onshape Associate exam.
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Certifications
Students can earn industry-recognized certifications demonstrating their proficiency in Onshape to set them apart in the job search.
AI Advisor
Users can learn more about Onshape features by asking questions in simple, conversational language. Answers are pulled from Onshape’s extensive library of documentation.