Laser Cutting Courses and Certifications

Edna Wargon Art

Laser Projects with Creatorally Colored Plywood, ABS Brushed Metal and Two Toned Leather

Discover fun laser cutting and engraving projects using Creatorally materials including colored plywood, ABS brushed metal, and two-toned leather—perfect for Etsy sellers and craft fair vendors.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Made With Machines - 3D Printing & Laser Cutting for Wearable

Explore 3D printing and laser cutting techniques for creating comfortable, durable wearable tech. Learn design processes and build methods for custom parts in fitness trackers and costumes.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Laser Cutting Patterns in TouchDesigner - From SOP Creation to SVG Export

Create line patterns in TouchDesigner, export to SVG, and prepare for laser cutting. Learn techniques for designing, converting, and fabricating unique geometric designs.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Designing for Laser Cutting - Lessons from 10 Years of Boxes.py

Explore laser cutting techniques, design challenges, and solutions for creating 3D objects from flat parts. Learn about plywood, joints, flexures, and design principles for stronger, stiffer creations.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Penguin Tutor

Design a 3D Christmas Tree using FreeCAD for Laser Cutting or Cardboard

Master FreeCAD's 2D design tools by creating a simple 3D Christmas tree model perfect for laser cutting or cardboard crafts, featuring mirroring, sketching, and slot techniques.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

54 ratings at Coursera

Learn effective prototyping techniques, from material selection to electronics integration, enhancing your engineering design process with practical examples and best practices for various manufacturing methods.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling

22 ratings at Coursera

Explore prototyping materials, traditional machining, and CNC techniques. Learn to select appropriate materials and tools for creating high-quality prototypes efficiently and effectively.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

SOLIDWORKS: Sheet Metal Design

651 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn to design parts and assemblies using the sheet metal tools in SOLIDWORKS.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TimWelds

Laser Welding and CNC Cutting with the xTool MetalFab

Explore laser welding and CNC cutting techniques using the xTool MetalFab across steel, aluminum, and stainless steel with hands-on demonstrations and setup guidance.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Architectural Models: Digital File Prep with Rhino

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use Rhino to design a digital file of a building for the physical fabrication of a scale model. This course demonstrates each step of the model-building workflow.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maker: The New Art Class

4 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover two makers and teachers at Eastern Michigan University, as they take ordinary objects and remake them into extraordinary works of art using 3D printers, mills, and lasers.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

DigiFab 2D: Laser, CNC and Waterjet

Learn to create 2D designs for laser cutting, CNC routing, and water jet using Adobe Illustrator and Autodesk Fusion 360. Master vector manipulation, file preparation, and hardware integration for successful fabrication.

• Kadenze
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

DigiFab: Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Explore digital fabrication techniques, from 2D cutting to 3D printing. Learn software skills, develop an adaptive mindset, and turn creative designs into tangible realities using various machines and materials.

• Kadenze
• 72 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Clough42

Will a Diode Laser Engrave Steel - xTool D1 Testing

Explore diode laser engraving on stainless steel using xTool D1, testing direct marking and CerMark spray. Learn setup, artwork creation, and Lightburn software for impressive metal engraving results.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Printing Nerd

Bambu H2D First Look - Features and Capabilities Review

Explore the new Bambu Lab H2D and H2D Laser 3D printer's capabilities, from build volume and nozzle options to laser cutting features, with practical demonstrations and material compatibility insights.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video