Onshape Learning Center — free self-paced CAD pathways

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Cost: Free self-paced Learning Center pathways, anchored by CAD Basics. Exclude paid instructor-led training and separately priced professional certification exams. CAD Basics completion certificate after required pathway courses. This is separate from Certified Onshape Associate/Professional. $0 instruction and completion pathway. Optional COA exam $50 USD per attempt, COP $100 USD per attempt.
Who qualifies: Available to all Onshape users; account needed. Free CAD plan is non-commercial and documents are public, so do not upload confidential designs.
Format: Rolling online self-paced videos, hands-on exercises and self-check quizzes; CAD Basics estimated 7 hours.

Dates and availability: Rolling/self-paced access described; no deadline stated.

What you get: Free self-paced Learning Center pathways, anchored by CAD Basics. Exclude paid instructor-led training and separately priced professional certification exams.
What is free: Free self-paced Learning Center pathways, anchored by CAD Basics. Exclude paid instructor-led training and separately priced professional certification exams. CAD Basics completion certificate after required pathway courses. This is separate from Certified Onshape Associate/Professional.
Costs and conditions: Free self-paced Learning Center pathways, anchored by CAD Basics. Exclude paid instructor-led training and separately priced professional certification exams. CAD Basics completion certificate after required pathway courses. This is separate from Certified Onshape Associate/Professional. $0 instruction and completion pathway. Optional COA exam $50 USD per attempt, COP $100 USD per attempt.
Who qualifies: Available to all Onshape users; account needed. Free CAD plan is non-commercial and documents are public, so do not upload confidential designs.

Credential: Completion certificate / badgeOnshape CAD Basics completion certificate
Exam coverage: Paid separatelyOptional COA $50 / COP $100 per attempt; pathway completion certificate separate.

Credential and key limits: CAD Basics pathway completion certificate; separate COA/COP professional certification exams are excluded.
Format: Rolling online self-paced videos, hands-on exercises and self-check quizzes; CAD Basics estimated 7 hours.
Duration: CAD Basics: about 7 hours
Location: Rolling online self-paced videos, hands-on exercises and self-check quizzes; CAD Basics estimated 7 hours.
Next start: Self-paced
Application deadline: See date evidence.
Stipend / housing / travel: Housing, travel and other support are not established unless specifically included in the cost details.
Details checked: 2026-10-11

Apply through provider: use the official linked page and follow the selected course or cohort instructions. Confirm eligibility, costs and current availability before registering.

Available to all Onshape users; account needed. Free CAD plan is non-commercial and documents are public, so do not upload confidential designs.
Free self-paced Learning Center pathways, anchored by CAD Basics. Exclude paid instructor-led training and separately priced professional certification exams. CAD Basics completion certificate after required pathway courses. This is separate from Certified Onshape Associate/Professional. $0 instruction and completion pathway. Optional COA exam $50 USD per attempt, COP $100 USD per attempt.