Upcoming Training Schedule

Our upcoming schedule includes the following courses… at a significant savings over other Autodesk Authorized Training Centers.  Be sure to check out our full course schedule, and remember, because a course doesn’t appear on the schedule doesn’t mean that we don’t offer it.  We have instructors certified in a wide range of Autodesk products, so it’s possible that we can arrange a class for you.

Coming Soon – Evening Classes!

We realize that it’s often difficult to dedicate three or four days away from the office for advanced training.  To provide more flexible training options, Striker Technology Solutions is planning evening classes.  Although not yet scheduled, we anticipate the evening classes to initially include Learning AutoCAD 2010 and Learning Autodesk Inventor 2010, and to be scheduled two evenings per week from 4:30 to 8:30.  Watch our training schedule for these evening classes starting soon.  And if you’re interested in an evening class, please let us know so we can be sure to contact you with details as classes are scheduled.   

Simplified Upgrade Pricing – Coming March 2010

By now most Autodesk software users are aware of Autodesk’s pending move to “Simplified Upgrade Pricing”.  This program can have a significant impact on the way that you upgrade your Autodesk software in the future, so we’ll continue with the occasional friendly reminder until the program takes effect.  The new Autodesk upgrade pricing model will be introduced on March 16, 2010.  At that time, to upgrade any of the three previous Autodesk software releases will cost 50% of a new license price, no matter which release you own.  The most cost effective and convenient way to keep your software up to date is with Autodesk Subscription.  And for a limited time you can save 20% on your Autodesk software upgrade with the purchase of Autodesk Subscription.  For full details visit www.autodesk.com/upgradeandretirement

To get the most benefit from your Autodesk software upgrade, Striker Technology Solutions is your source for professional upgrade training.  Whether you’re upgrading from one release back or five releases back, Striker Technology Solutions can prepare a program that targets the specific needs of your organization.  Give us a call at 800.950.7862 to discuss the benefits of a comprehensive training plan.

Invest in Yourself with Autodesk Certification

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

An unemployment rate approaching 10% is the most obvious evidence of our trying economic times.  Although we’re starting to see glimpses of recovery in certain sectors, we also hear that a recovery in jobs may lag significantly behind.  At best we can expect segments of the job market to remain challenging for the foreseeable future.  In this environment it’s important that you make your expertise known to current and prospective employers.  If you’re an Autodesk software user the most visible method of accomplishing this is through Autodesk Certification.  What is Autodesk Certification?  It is an online testing process through which Autodesk acknowledges your experience and expertise.  Your Autodesk Certification can then be displayed with a Certification Certificate and with a Certification Logo that you will be authorized to use on your business card or resume.  There’s no better way to display your expertise.  To learn more about Autodesk Certification we invite you to visit www.autodesk.com/certification.  If you’re interested in arranging a Certification exam, contact Striker Technology Solutions for our certification exam schedule.   

Autodesk Resource Centers

If you’ve not ever visited one of the Autodesk Resource Centers you are missing out on a wealth of Autodesk product information.  White Papers, How-to’s, Webcasts, and FAQs are just a few of the application specific resources that you’ll find.  The Autodesk Resource Center home page can be found at http://resources.autodesk.com.  From this page you can access one of the application specific Resource Centers.

One of the resources that we’ve found to be most informative is the Autodesk Inventor Webcast Series.  You can register for upcoming webcasts or view archived webcasts by navigating to the Autodesk Inventor Product Line Webcasts section of the Manufacturing Resource Center or with the direct link www.autodesk.com/inventorwebcasts.