Autodesk - 12 month student version of software for unemployed folks
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Thought this was worth mentioning to people out there that wanna polish their skills, but perhaps say "i don't have the money right now"
http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=assistance_home
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In these uncertain economic times, many companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global job market.
With unemployment soaring to new heights, students and out-of-work professionals are increasing their knowledge and expanding their skills to prepare for re-entry into the job market. And the good news is that Autodesk can help you get back in the game. With the Autodesk Assistance Program you can take action today to gain a competitive advantage in your field. The program offers:
http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=assistance_home
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In these uncertain economic times, many companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global job market.
With unemployment soaring to new heights, students and out-of-work professionals are increasing their knowledge and expanding their skills to prepare for re-entry into the job market. And the good news is that Autodesk can help you get back in the game. With the Autodesk Assistance Program you can take action today to gain a competitive advantage in your field. The program offers:
- Free* Software License: Student licenses of over 25 Autodesk® products including AutoCAD® software and other industry focused products supporting Building Information Modeling and Digital Prototyping technology.
- Free Online Training: On-demand training available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (requires internet access)
- Classroom Training: Many Autodesk Authorized Value Added Resellers and Autodesk Training Center (ATC®) partners are offering classroom training at their facilities at a discounted price for Autodesk Assistance Program members. (Offers vary by partner, please check with your local ATC or Reseller to get details)
- Certification: Certification preparation and exams available at discounted rates through Autodesk Authorized Certification Centers (Offerings will vary, please check with your local Certification Center to get details)
- Software Discounts: Commercial product discounts are available for select products exclusively for Autodesk Assistance Program members, or employers that hire them. Contact your local Autodesk Authorized Value Added Reseller for more information about this and other programs. (approval by an Autodesk Territory Manager is required)"
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Also, a heads up to those about to graduate, and didn't know about their upgrade policy: About to graduate? Thinking 'how the hell am I gonna find $3,500 to purchase a license? How does a $2200 discount sound?
http://students.autodesk.com/ama/orig/Autodesk_Graduating_Student_Discount_Program_10282009_FINAL.pdf
In that PDF it says:
Who is eligible to participate in this program?
The following partners are eligible to participate in this program.
- MSD authorized direct and indirect commercial resellers in the United States and
Canada
- M&E authorized direct and indirect commercial resellers in the United States and
Canada
So does that mean you can only get the discount from US and Canda resellers?
I graduated from college about a year and a half ago - so I can't legitimately use the student portal. I still have the academic version of Maya 8.5 though - but I wouldn't argue with a bump up to the latest version without spending a few thousand dollars. ;-)
This is a great deal for students and unemployed industry vets, for sure.
This AD program has been going on for about 2.4 years. Great stuff.
I'm looking into this. I'm about to graduate and spoke to Autodesk UK who referred me to my local reseller (BlueGFX). I contacted the reseller and they're talking to AD about it, apparently my serial came back as 'cannot upgrade'.
According to BlueGFX, before AD gave away the free licenses to students, you could upgrade from the paid student versions (about £140 for 12 months license) to the full version for £500. So hopefully something is in place for those of us outside the US.
Wow didn't know about that, thanks for the heads up!
I've been using the free student licence for a while now, and I'm pretty sure it's a 3 year licence. I'm graduating this year, but I assume I can still use the software for the full 3 years? Or should I have been more quiet about that... :P
Now if only adobe would follow suit. I think $200 for the academic version of photoshop is still kinda silly. Companys should stop trying to fleece money out of students.
+1.
Autodesk are very very smart for doing this. They know people are probably gonna pirate it anyway, but at least if they give it away for free then they've got their future customers locked in whist they're students.
I looked into Cinema4D earlier this year because once I graduate later this year I'll be purchasing a license of one of the big few 3D apps, but they only have like a £400 student edition, so I've gone with Maya and Autodesk will be getting my money and not Maxon for that very reason.
Some people over on the Luxology forums were downloading and installing the software under the "Home Schooling" option (as in using the software to learn at home, while not being enrolled in a educational institution). However Autodesk says this is not ok...
EDIT:
The thread:
http://forums.luxology.com/discussion/topic.aspx?id=58480