Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about GCAD Academy: courses, certifications, pricing, and more.

General Information

GCAD Academy is Africa's premier platform for product development, digital manufacturing training, BIM and Digital Twin. We bridge the critical skills gap by integrating hands-on STEAM education with industry-standard CAD software training. Our goal is to empower innovators, professionals, and enterprises to turn bold ideas into market-ready products.
Our programs are built for anyone passionate about hardware and product innovation. This includes aspiring & professional product design engineers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, corporate design teams, and university students looking to gain practical, industry-ready skills.
Yes. Generative CAD Services Limited is proud to be an Autodesk Authorised Learning Partner and a SolidWorks (Dassault Systèmes) Authorised Learning and Solution Partner, plus our Flashforge and Voltera Technology Capability Partnerships. Our curricula are professionally structured and approved by these industry leaders.

Courses & Certification

Upon successful completion of your courses, you will receive an internationally recognised Certificate of Completion. Depending on your track, this will be directly from Autodesk or from Generative CAD (officially backed by SolidWorks).
Our courses feature an outcome-based and role-based structure. You will complete a minimum of three real-life case study projects. Every project is reviewed and graded by Certified Industry Professionals who provide you with personalised, actionable feedback to ensure you are mastering the concepts.
Learners are required to have their own access to the necessary CAD software (such as SolidWorks or Autodesk tools) to complete the coursework. However, we provide direct technical guidance, expert mentorship, and the structured curricula you need to master these tools completely.
After successfully completing one of our specialisation tracks, learners transition into a practical application phase. You will spend a minimum of six months gaining hands-on, portfolio-building experience in a specialised role — such as a Product Design Engineer or Product Development Engineer — working on real-world challenges.

Pricing & Team Access

  • Basic Plan: Grants 1-month access to a single, specific course of your choice.
  • Standard Plan: Grants 1-month unlimited access to all our specialisation courses.
  • Pro Plan: Grants 1-year unlimited access to all our specialisation courses for comprehensive, long-term learning.
Absolutely. We offer dedicated Team Plans designed for startups and corporate enterprises. You can choose a tier for up to 5 team members, up to 10 team members, or contact our admin for an Enterprise plan tailored for larger groups.
Yes! As part of your enrollment, you can build a dynamic, shareable digital profile on the GCAD Academy platform. This serves as a professional industry portfolio containing your certificates and graded projects, ready to be shared on social media, in your resume, or directly with recruiters.
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