Use, learn & study

The varied and flexible further education courses are designed to support lifelong learning and include part-time and eLearning options. CADFEM provides a broad spectrum of simulation knowledge – from CAE fundamentals, useful background knowledge and best practical applications of simulation software through to simulation-related management topics.

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Discover the extensive range of CADFEM professional development offerings

CADFEM professional development cover a broad spectrum of simulation topics. They are characterized by a strong practical focus, sustained learning outcomes and a stimulating working environment. Direct dialog with experienced speakers, exchanges with other participants, and immediate practical computer-based training – all of these contribute to tangible added value for daily simulation practice.

Learn today, apply tomorrow

CADFEM offers a broad spectrum of further training options for all kinds of applications and industries via more than 100 seminars, online training and certified courses from our university partners in the areas of structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, electromagnetics, acoustics and multiphysics.

All seminars are held in a focused learning environment in one of our offices. Countless exercise units with professional support deepen the knowledge gained and give you the confidence to work on your own projects.

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CADFEM Learning on Demand

You choose when, where and how you learn. This is made possible by the new eLearning offering from CADFEM, who has worked with the ZEIT Akademie to jointly develop the teaching methods and form of presentation.

You benefit from the proven seminar expertise of the CADFEM team but enjoy maximum flexibility to choose when and where you train. Our course contents are specifically prepared for this medium. Try it out for yourself!

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Career-advancing studies in engineering simulation

CADFEM offers career-integrated study programs with selected university partners under the esocaet Studies label. Whether master’s degree modules, certificate programs or advanced part-time courses culminating in a master’s degree: in continuous lifelong academic education, you take a look behind the program interface.

You acquire physics knowledge that will allow you to expertly evaluate tasks and results, use analytical methods to simplify models and validate results, and understand the influence of all kinds of software parameters.

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CADFEM learning pathways

Which seminars are most appropriate for my professional tasks? What’s the quickest way to integrate new employees? CADFEM learning pathways sketch out optimized training routes for the most common user topics in fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, electronics, structural mechanics, acoustics, and thermal mechanics.

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Lifelong learning with CADFEM

We continuously update our skills as we move from school to a career as a simulation expert. CADFEM offers in-depth training and further education for this, promotes global exchanges of experience among simulation experts and develops dialog with industry and the research sectors.

Simulation in school and education
CADFEM supports STEM activities for young people and helps schools and other educational institutions to use CAD and intuitive simulations in education.
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For lecturers, PhD candidates, students and researchers, we offer not only personal contact but also events specifically tailored to research and teaching needs.
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Use Ansys, LS-DYNA, ROCKY, optiSLang or ROCKY DEM and simulate with confidence. CADFEM courses convey technological expertise in a specific practical environment.
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Continuous academic education optimally complements seminars and eLearning. Companies and employees pave the way for profitable knowledge building and systematic skills development.
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Degree courses

We open our doors at CADFEM on Girls’ Day and STEM Day. To schools we offer STEM class workshops and presentations.

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We help education providers to develop simulation expertise for their own events and to network with simulation ambassadors.

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The Talent Take-Off scholarship helps young participants in the “Jugend forscht” competition with their ambitious simulation projects.

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Many professors and lecturers use Ansys successfully in their universities and share their experience from academic practice.

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Through consultation, you will receive a second opinion on simulation-specific master and dissertation topics.

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CADFEM stands for simulation know-how. Sponsored student teams receive advice, training and support, just like professionals.

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Doctoral students receive the latest simulation knowledge. They can discuss any issues they are having with peers and CADFEM experts.

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Benefit from current industry knowledge, software practice and technological insights. From experts who use simulation themselves, day in and day out.

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eLearning courses offer software handling and technological insights in a specific context with practical exercises. You decide when, where and how you learn.

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Coordinated courses lines for typical applications in fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, electronics, structural mechanics, and thermomechanics.

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CADFEM Token offer full cost control over a department’s training budget, combined with maximum flexibility and attractive price savings.

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A certificate or Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) conveys simulation knowledge at academic level – in short part-time courses that can be easily planned.

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Take individual modules with esocaet Studies: this allows you to link current research findings with questions from your own professional experience.

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The extraoccupational master’s degree offers focused simulation knowledge at the highest level for anyone aspiring to an expert or managerial career in this area.

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The webinar provides a compact overview of professional development through master’s modules, certificates and part-time study courses.

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If you haven't found the appropriate professional development program yet, we can help.

The CADFEM Professional Development team would be pleased to advise you on the most suitable course.

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Meet our simulation experts

Current, interdisciplinary knowledge. Be there when the latest developments in the industry are presented and establish relationships with the trailblazers. Network at our numerous CADFEM events or meet our CADFEM experts at external events.

Gain an insight into the world of CFD & FEM simulation, gain your first practical experience with the latest technologies and discuss tomorrow's topics with our professionals.

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You will soon be able to meet our experts at the following events. We are looking forward to your visit and a lively exchange of experiences concerning the use of simulation in product development as well as in research and teaching.

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Our training partners

For over 60 years, the Technical Academy Esslingen (TAE) has been an international partner for companies and private individuals for effective training and further education in the field of vocational, in-service and pre-vocational qualification.

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Together with the Institute for Electrical Machines and Drives of the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, CADFEM offers the Summer School Electromagnetic Calculation for PhD students. Over one week, a specific topic is taken and explored. The course instructs on the use of professional simulation software and scientific aspects, presents research topics and provides the opportunity to discuss ideas with subject experts.

www.uni-wuppertal.de

The aim of Isgatec Academy is to map the complexity and versatility of the fields of knowledge in and around the topics of sealing, adhesive and polymer technology. It is their goal to provide the technical and scientific content in practice. CADFEM guides the seminar “Effectively simulating seals”.

www.isgatec.com

The University of Applied Sciences Graubünden has entered into a partnership agreement with CADFEM for the Computational and Data Science bachelor's programme. CADFEM helps with Software and Support.

www.fhgr.ch

Further simulation knowledge pools

Always use our large pool of specialist information to stay up to date on the latest in technical simulation. Whether you are an experienced user, beginner or engineering student – browse and discover current CAE information with practical reports and the latest technologies from the world of simulation solutions.

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The right solutions for your simulation projects

Simulation is everywhere and affects every industry. Since simulation requires more than software, CADFEM offers everything you need for successful simulation from a single source: software and IT solutions, consulting, support, engineering and knowledge sharing – always on the cutting edge.