Course level:Intermediate

Autodesk Alias Certification Program

The Autodesk Alias Certification Program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Autodesk Alias, one of the industry’s leading CAD tools for industrial and automotive design. This course offers learners a clear pathway to transform their creative ideas into practical 3D models that can be seamlessly integrated into professional design workflows.

Starting from the fundamentals of interface navigation to advanced surface modeling and high-end rendering techniques, this course covers every essential aspect of using Alias for Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID). You’ll delve into key design techniques, surface editing, and conceptual workflows while gaining hands-on experience through real-world, practical exercises.

By the end of the program, learners will be equipped to design and visualize full-scale automotive projects — beginning with initial concept sketches and advancing toward Class-A (visible) surface modeling. Whether you’re aiming for a career in the automotive industry or looking to strengthen your CAID skills, this course empowers you to bring professional-grade designs to life.

Level

Intermediate
Duration

19 hours 57 minutes
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

Course Curriculum

Welcome to the course!

Module 1: Getting Started with Alias

Module 2: Navigating the Alias Interface

Topic 1: Alias Interface Tour and Model Visualization

07:34
Topic 2: Exploring the Menu Bar in Alias

03:54
Topic 3: Exploring the Palette Shelf in Alias (Part 1) – Pick Tools

06:12
Topic 4: Exploring the Palette Shelf in Alias (Part 2) – Transform Tools & Paint

10:26
Topic 5: Shortcut Keys and Mouse Controls in Alias – Part 1

23:16
Topic 6: Shortcut Keys and Mouse Controls in Alias – Part 2

03:23
Topic 7: Setting Up Canvas Images in Alias

23:17
Topic 8: Pivot Points and Grouping & Ungrouping of Objects

07:27
Topic 9: Working with Layers in Alias

04:51

Module 3: Curve Modeling and Editing in Alias

Module 4: Surface Modeling and Editing in Alias

Topic 1: Surface Terminology and Continuity in Alias

30:52
Topic 2: Alias Surface Commands (Part 1) – Primitive & Core Tools

11:33
Topic 3: Alias Surface Commands (Part 2) – Rail, Extrude, Square & Blending Tools

12:27
Topic 4: Alias Surface Commands (Part 3) – Fillet, Blends, Flange & Control Tools

28:38
Topic 5: Alias Surface Commands (Part 4) – Surface Refinement & Joining Tools

16:15
Topic 6: Surface Curve Network Command

07:38
Topic 7: Sketch to Surface in Alias – Analyzing 2D Sketch for 3D Modeling

17:15
Topic 8: Surface Analysis in Alias – Evaluating 3D Model

14:17
Topic 9: Understanding Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Surfaces in Alias

08:54
Topic 10: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 1) – Using Project, Trim, Stitch & Adv. Tools

13:36
Topic 11: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 2) – Using Shell, Rebuild, & Other Tools

19:56
Topic 12: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 3) – Using Planarize Hull & Orientation Tools

10:01

Module 5: Object Editing Techniques & Construction Tools in Alias

Module 6: Control Panel & Diagnostic Shader in Alias

Module 7: Product Design in Alias – From Concept to Model

Module 8: Conceptual Design in Alias – From Concept to Visualization

Module 9: Complete Automotive Modeling with Autodesk Alias – Mini Cooper Case Study

Topic 1: Automotive Design Part 1 – Intro to Automotive Design (Mini Cooper & Bonnet Modeling)

22:22
Topic 2: Automotive Design Part 2 – Side Profile & Roof Construction

29:53
Topic 3: Automotive Design Part 3 – Roof Alignment Techniques

11:03
Topic 4: Automotive Design Part 4 – Front Windshield Design

15:51
Topic 5: Automotive Design Part 5 – Wheel Arch Design & Integration

20:10
Topic 6: Automotive Design Part 6 – Lower Front Fascia Modeling

28:31
Topic 7: Automotive Design Part 7 – Rear Upper Body Design

12:52
Topic 8: Automotive Design Part 8 – Windshield Frame & A-Pillar Area Design

13:11
Topic 9: Automotive Design Part 9 – Surface Trimming & Cleanup

27:16
Topic 10: Automotive Design Part 10 – Patch Alignment & Curve Construction

21:06
Topic 11: Automotive Design Part 11 – Object Refinement & Functional Blending

29:20
Topic 12: Automotive Design Part 12 – Advanced Feature Definition

19:36
Topic 13: Automotive Design Part 13 – Connected Ends, Rear Curvature & Surface Refinement

24:52
Topic 14: Automotive Design Part 14 – Rear Surface Blending & High-Fidelity Detailing

26:48
Topic 15: Automotive Design Part 15 – Surface Transitioning & Plane Refinement

25:56
Topic 16: Automotive Design Part 16 – Area Alignment and Surface Modification

20:53
Topic 17: Automotive Design Part 17 – Curve Refinement and Detailing

32:42
Topic 18: Automotive Design Part 18 – Advanced Curve Shaping

24:46
Topic 19: Automotive Design Part 19 – Filleting Specific Surface Areas

28:57
Topic 20: Automotive Design Part 20 – Final Model Inspection and Completion

27:29

Module 10: Automotive Rendering Techniques with Alias & KeyShot

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Level

Intermediate
Duration

19 hours 57 minutes
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

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Autodesk Alias Certification Program

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Course Curriculum

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Module 1: Getting Started with Alias

Topic 1: Alias Fundamentals – Modeling Principle & Reverse Engineering

Topic 2: CAID, CAM, CAE, and CAD – An Overview

Topic 3: Software Distribution Across the PLM Cycle

Topic 4: Why Use Autodesk Alias?

Topic 5: Design Practices Before Alias

Module 2: Navigating the Alias Interface

Topic 1: Alias Interface Tour and Model Visualization

Topic 2: Exploring the Menu Bar in Alias

Topic 3: Exploring the Palette Shelf in Alias (Part 1) – Pick Tools

Topic 4: Exploring the Palette Shelf in Alias (Part 2) – Transform Tools & Paint

Topic 5: Shortcut Keys and Mouse Controls in Alias – Part 1

Topic 6: Shortcut Keys and Mouse Controls in Alias – Part 2

Topic 7: Setting Up Canvas Images in Alias

Topic 8: Pivot Points and Grouping & Ungrouping of Objects

Topic 9: Working with Layers in Alias

Module 3: Curve Modeling and Editing in Alias

Topic 1: Introduction to Curves in Alias

Topic 2: Key Curve Terminology in Alias

Topic 3: Working with Key Point Curve Tools & Curvature in Alias

Topic 4: Editing Curves Using Curve Edit Tools in Alias – Part 1

Topic 5: Editing Curves Using Curve Edit Tools in Alias – Part 2

Module 4: Surface Modeling and Editing in Alias

Topic 1: Surface Terminology and Continuity in Alias

Topic 2: Alias Surface Commands (Part 1) – Primitive & Core Tools

Topic 3: Alias Surface Commands (Part 2) – Rail, Extrude, Square & Blending Tools

Topic 4: Alias Surface Commands (Part 3) – Fillet, Blends, Flange & Control Tools

Topic 5: Alias Surface Commands (Part 4) – Surface Refinement & Joining Tools

Topic 6: Surface Curve Network Command

Topic 7: Sketch to Surface in Alias – Analyzing 2D Sketch for 3D Modeling

Topic 8: Surface Analysis in Alias – Evaluating 3D Model

Topic 9: Understanding Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Surfaces in Alias

Topic 10: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 1) – Using Project, Trim, Stitch & Adv. Tools

Topic 11: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 2) – Using Shell, Rebuild, & Other Tools

Topic 12: Surface Editing in Alias (Part 3) – Using Planarize Hull & Orientation Tools

Module 5: Object Editing Techniques & Construction Tools in Alias

Topic 1: Object Editing in Alias (Part 1) – Using Attach, Insert, Extend & Symm Tools

Topic 2: Object Editing in Alias (Part 2) – Using Editor, Close, Query & Smooth Tools

Topic 3: Object Editing in Alias (Part 3) – Using Align, Lattice, Transform & Other Tools

Topic 4: Construction Tools in Alias – Points, Vectors, Planes & More

Topic 5: Locator Tools in Alias – Angle, Annotation, Measurement & More

Module 6: Control Panel & Diagnostic Shader in Alias

Topic 1: Working with the Control Panel in Alias

Topic 2: Using the Diagnostic Shader in Alias

Module 7: Product Design in Alias – From Concept to Model

Topic 1: Introduction to Product Design in Alias

Topic 2: Product Design Example in Alias

Topic 3: Developing a Product in Alias

Module 8: Conceptual Design in Alias – From Concept to Visualization

Topic 1: Conceptual Design 1 – Creating Base Layout & Body Volume with CV Curves

Topic 2: Conceptual Design 2 – Rear Patch Development & Curvature Definition

Topic 3: Conceptual Design 3 – Curve & Surface Alignment for Shape Integrity

Topic 4: Conceptual Design 4 – Surface Filleting & Symmetry Alignment

Topic 5: Conceptual Design 5 – Surface Trimming, Blending & Diagnostic Visualization

Module 9: Complete Automotive Modeling with Autodesk Alias – Mini Cooper Case Study

Topic 1: Automotive Design Part 1 – Intro to Automotive Design (Mini Cooper & Bonnet Modeling)

Topic 2: Automotive Design Part 2 – Side Profile & Roof Construction

Topic 3: Automotive Design Part 3 – Roof Alignment Techniques

Topic 4: Automotive Design Part 4 – Front Windshield Design

Topic 5: Automotive Design Part 5 – Wheel Arch Design & Integration

Topic 6: Automotive Design Part 6 – Lower Front Fascia Modeling

Topic 7: Automotive Design Part 7 – Rear Upper Body Design

Topic 8: Automotive Design Part 8 – Windshield Frame & A-Pillar Area Design

Topic 9: Automotive Design Part 9 – Surface Trimming & Cleanup

Topic 10: Automotive Design Part 10 – Patch Alignment & Curve Construction

Topic 11: Automotive Design Part 11 – Object Refinement & Functional Blending

Topic 12: Automotive Design Part 12 – Advanced Feature Definition

Topic 13: Automotive Design Part 13 – Connected Ends, Rear Curvature & Surface Refinement

Topic 14: Automotive Design Part 14 – Rear Surface Blending & High-Fidelity Detailing

Topic 15: Automotive Design Part 15 – Surface Transitioning & Plane Refinement

Topic 16: Automotive Design Part 16 – Area Alignment and Surface Modification

Topic 17: Automotive Design Part 17 – Curve Refinement and Detailing

Topic 18: Automotive Design Part 18 – Advanced Curve Shaping

Topic 19: Automotive Design Part 19 – Filleting Specific Surface Areas