From Beginner to pro, how long does it take to become a pro?

[Anonymous]

I am curious how long will it take to go from beginner to a pro at using autodesk inventor 2016? I am currently new at using this product and would like to know how long it takes if I were to practice minimum of 8 hours a day. There are so many tools and features so just curious if anyone can share their experiences who are now pro at using this software on how long it took them to become a certified pro at using this software. thanks

[PaulMunford]

In my experience of bringing people along as a CAD manager: three months to understand where everything is and how to use it. Six months to get up to speed and twelve months to master it.

Having said that, I've been using Inventor for six years+ and I'm still learning. So my tip is - keep an open mind and keep learning.

[mdavis22569]

I've been on Inventor since early 2000' and I'm learning stuff all the time.  You have to enjoy it ...

[blair]

I've been using Inventor since release 4, I don't think that any single person can master all the aspects of Inventor. From simple modeling of parts to more complex modeling using either Top Down or Bottom Up or a combination of the two. With Multi-Body solid modeling, sheet metal, frame generator, free form and surface modeling, there are just too many aspects to become a master at all. Then throw in FEA, dynamic simulation and rendering in Studio along with rigid and flexible tube and pipe, there are just too many facets on Inventor for a single user to master all. I almost forgot wire and harnes and CNC machining/tool pathing and presentation.

Unless you use all aspects on a regular basis, you will loose proficiency in other modules. I can't think of a job that would require someone to be a master at all aspects of Inventor, unless you are teaching it. 

[JDMather]

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@Anonymous wrote:
... how long it took them to become a certified pro at using this software. thanks

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If you are good at geometry and good at learning software tools - about 6 mths minimum.

At least 3yrs to get really comfortable.

Participate here in the discussion group to learn different techniques that you would not learn in a class or on your own.

When you get different users coming up with 5 or 6 different solutions to a problem - that is when you really start to learn.

JD

[Paul-Mason]

Every one has there own pace of learning and absorbing the information put before them,  every one will have his/her own strength's and weaknesses it all depends it all depends on that person abiities to absord and translate/use the information in trining sessions some of us will struggle with some of the concepts involved where others we will excel no two individuals are alike.

[PaulMunford]

Just to be clear to the OP, the Inventor professional certification doesn't require knowledge of the add-on modules.

You can see what you need to cover for the 2015 certification here:
http://www.autodesk.com/training-and-certification/certification/certification-options/2015-certific...

The 2016 certification requirements have not been released at the time of writing this post.

You could call your local Autodesk reseller - many of whom will offer a preparation course for the exam.

[Anonymous]

thank you Sir for taking the time to share your experiences. I really appreciate you.

[Anonymous]

Thank you Sir for taking the time to share your experiences.