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Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam Study Guide
Available March 6, 2026
Intermediate
100 pages
- This book will prepare you to pass the Autodesk Inventor User Exam
- Comes with practice exam software that simulates the official User Exam
- Gives an overview of the exam process
- Describes the main topics you need to be familiar with to pass the exam
- Designed for users with about 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience
Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Study Guide
Available January 5, 2026
Intermediate
400 pages
- Helps you get ready for the AutoCAD Certified User Exam
- Covers all the exam objectives in detail
- Tutorials help to reinforce the material covered
- Comes with practice exam software that simulates an actual exam
Autodesk Revit for Architecture Certified User Exam Preparation (Revit 2026 Edition)
Available December 15, 2025
Intermediate
150 pages
- This book will prepare you to pass the Revit Certified User Exam on your first try
- Comes with practice exam software that simulates an actual exam
- Describes the main topics you need to be familiar with to pass the exam
- Gives an overview of the exam process
- Designed for users with about 150 hours of instruction and real-world Revit experience
Autodesk Revit 2026 MEP Fundamentals
Available November 12, 2025
By ASCENT
Beginner
950 pages
- Learn to create 3D Parametric models of MEP systems using Autodesk Revit
- Introduces you to the basics of HVAC, electrical, piping/plumbing and more
- Learn to create construction documents, create schedules and add details with Autodesk Revit
- Takes you through the basics of a complete MEP project
Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture Certified Professional Exam Study Guide
Available October 27, 2025
By Elise Moss
Intermediate - Advanced
650 pages
- Written for users already familiar with Autodesk Revit who want to get certified
- Covers the Certified Professional exam
- Contains exercises and practice questions in each chapter for the exam
- Includes a complete, timed practice exam that can be run on your computer
Autodesk Revit 2026 Structure Fundamentals
Available September 30, 2025
By ASCENT
Beginner
750 pages
- Teaches you Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Autodesk Revit
- Shows you how to create, document and print parametric models
- Takes you through the basics of a full structural project
- Covers many different building types
Virtual Machining Using CAMWorks 2025
Available August 29, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
200 pages
- Teaches you how to prevent problems, reduce manufacturing costs, shorten production time, and improve estimating
- Designed for users new to CAMWorks with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Covers the core concepts and most frequently used commands in CAMWorks
- Incorporates cutter location data verification by reviewing the generated G-codes
Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 Fundamentals
Available August 13, 2025
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
1000 pages
- Designed for readers with no prior Autodesk Civil 3D experience
- Covers the core tasks and common workflows of Autodesk Civil 3D
- The first part of the book will teach you the essentials, while the second part goes in-depth
- Learn to create and analyze surfaces, model road corridors, perform takeoff and volume calculations, lay out pipe networks and much more
Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 Basics Guide
Available August 7, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
924 pages
- Takes a beginner-friendly approach that assumes no prior knowledge of Autodesk 3ds Max
- Uses clear, easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying video instruction to enhance your learning experience
- Detailed lessons progress from basic functions to advanced techniques
- Real-world examples help you apply your skills in a professional setting
- Includes coverage of the newest features and improvements to Autodesk 3ds Max 2026
Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2026 Instruction
Available August 6, 2025
Beginner
948 pages
- Covers both engineering graphics and AutoCAD 2026
- Each book includes videos, audio lectures, interactive quizzes and more
- Numerous exercises are used throughout the book to reinforce key concepts
- Includes hand sketching exercises
- Features extensive video instruction where the author guides you through every AutoCAD lesson in the book
Introduction to AutoCAD 2026 for Civil Engineering Applications
Available August 1, 2025
Beginner
850 pages
- Combines the theory of engineering graphics and the use of AutoCAD 2026
- Designed specifically for civil engineering students
- Uses clearly defined objectives and step-by-step instructions
Autodesk Inventor 2026 Essentials Plus
Available July 31, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
538 pages
- Designed for users completely new to Autodesk Inventor
- Shows you how to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies
- Uses hands-on, step-by-step tutorials with real world exercises
- Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises
- Provides thorough coverage of Autodesk Inventor’s tools and features
Parametric Modeling with Creo Parametric 12
Available July 29, 2025
Beginner
556 pages
- Covers solid modeling and parametric modeling with Creo Parametric 12.0
- Guides you from creating basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and multi-view drawings
- Uses a hands-on, exercise intensive, tutorial style approach
- Includes coverage of Creo Animation, advanced assembly modeling, and sheet metal design
- Contains a chapter on 3D printing
Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2026
Available July 29, 2025
Beginner
602 pages
- Blends technical drawing and an introduction to AutoCAD 2026
- Includes mechanical, architectural, civil and electronic projects
- Extensive library of video instruction included with each book
- Drafting theory is incorporated throughout the text
- Designed to be used in a single semester, instructor led course
- Each chapter contains key terms, unit summaries, review questions and drawing projects
Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture Fundamentals
Available July 25, 2025
By ASCENT
Beginner
800 pages
- Designed for students new to Autodesk Revit
- Focuses on the basic architectural tools most users need to work with Autodesk Revit
- Teaches you to create full 3D architectural models and set them up in working drawings
Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026
Published July 2, 2025
Beginner
718 pages
- A Revit guide tailored for interior designers
- Uses beginner friendly, project-based tutorials
- Teaches you how to bring your interior design visions to life with precision and efficiency
- Includes access to extensive video training and bonus chapters
- Chapter-based tutorial videos parallel the book while tool-specific videos focus on individual features
- Bonus chapters cover lighting design, building performance analysis, multi-story stairs, and more
- Prepares you for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User exam
- This edition features new chapter walk through video tutorials and instructor PowerPoints by new co-author Maria Delgado PhD , ASID, IDEC
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Fundamentals
Published July 1, 2025
By Elise Moss
Beginner
890 pages
- Tailored specifically for beginners with no prior experience using AutoCAD Architecture 2026
- Employs a structured, tutorial-style approach that progresses with each chapter
- Guides you through two complete building projects using Imperial and metric units
- Includes quizzes and practice exams designed to help you retain what you’ve learned
- This edition features new exercises covering topography creation, the use of eTransmit, and collaboration with Autodesk Docs
Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025
Published July 1, 2025
Beginner - Intermediate
300 pages
- Teaches you how to prevent problems, reduce manufacturing costs, shorten production time, and improve estimating
- Covers the core concepts and most frequently used commands in SOLIDWORKS CAM
- Designed for users new to SOLIDWORKS CAM with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Incorporates cutter location data verification by reviewing the generated G-codes
- Includes a chapter on third-party CAM Modules
AutoCAD 2026 Tutorial Second Level 3D Modeling
Published June 30, 2025
Intermediate
376 pages
- Designed for users who want to learn 3D modeling using AutoCAD 2026
- Uses step-by-step tutorials that progress with each chapter
- Learn to create wireframe models, 3D surface models, 3D solid models, multiview drawings and 3D renderings
Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor 2026
Published June 23, 2025
Beginner
624 pages
- Designed specifically for beginners with no prior CAD experience
- Uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive, tutorial style approach
- Comes with extensive video instruction
- Covers parametric modeling, 3D Modeling, 3D printing, and the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam
- Contains a chapter introducing you to stress analysis