Did You Know...AU Virtual is FREE?

Autodesk University is an event I've only been to twice - but never plan on missing again.  It is a much needed change of scenery in a month when weather is dreary.  8000+ Autodesk users infected with the energy of Las Vegas makes for one heck of a cool crowd. Networking is huge for me. Top it off with endless learning opportunities, booze, parties, opportunities to see new technology and even more booze - you've pretty much nailed my version of a perfect vacation. [Yes, I am a total dork.  The only thing that would make this better would be nightly math competitions].

Sadly, not everyone's employer finds value in sending people out for a few days of Nerdvana. Whether you have too much to do or work for a cheap bastard, you can still enjoy the learning opportunities.  Join the AU community for free - then starting November 15th sign up for AU virtual classes.

Register for AU Virtual here: http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=auv2011_event

 Here's a sneak peak at some of the Civil 3D and Map classes I'm planning to look at:

Session ID	Title	Speaker	Class Type	Date/Time
CI4181	Are You STILL Not Using AutoCAD® Civil 3D®?	Steve Biver	Virtual	November 15, 2011
GS5102	AutoCAD® Map 3D Functionality in AutoCAD Civil 3D®: How to Use Geospatial Data in Civil 3D	Seth Cohen	Virtual	November 15, 2011
CI6641	What's New in AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012?	Joshua Coombs	Virtual	November 15, 2011
CI3865	Incredible AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Users: Prove your Credibility with Civil 3D Certification, Part 2	Michelle Rasmussen	Virtual	November 15, 2011
CI3530	AutoCAD® Civil 3D®: Workflow for Visualization Using Civil View and Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design	John Sayre	Virtual	November 15, 2011
CI4760	I’m a Civil Engineer: Why Should I Care About GIS?	Rick Ellis	Virtual	November 29, 2011
CI5009	Swept Path Analysis for AutoCAD® Civil 3D®	Robert Gadbaw	Virtual	November 29, 2011
CI4340	Tales from the Road: Five Years of Corridor Modeling Lessons Learned	David Zavislan	Virtual	November 29, 2011

CI5287

Capitalize on Corridor Improvements in AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012

Don Quinn

Virtual

November 29, 2011

GS5581	Better Infrastructure Planning with AutoCAD® Map 3D	Michael Schlosser	Virtual	November 29, 2011
UT4931	Bring the Field into the Office: Using High-Resolution Oblique Imagery with   AutoCAD® Map 3D	Geoff Zeiss	Virtual	November 29, 2011

Once you are signed up as an AU member, you can access classes from past AUs - a  benefit that used to be reserved for conference attendees.  I go up there ALL THE TIME to look at tips and tricks, network install acrobatics and brush up on functionality. 

If you will be at the real AU...see you there.  Take my Civil 3D for Beginners class. 

If you can't...bummer.  Sign up as an AU member.  Check out the AU virtual classes.

...and BYOB.