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The MakerBot 3D printing certification™ program

A self-paced online learning platform

MakerBot Certification is a self-paced learning platform that equips students and educators with 3D printing skills, training, and curriculum to drive innovation and pave future careers.

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Give educators and students the training and curriculum they need to unlock their full potential with 3D printing.

Cultivate students' 3D printing proficiency and nurture teachers' professional growth to shape tomorrow's STEM leaders.

Our courses meet rigorous ISTE standards for quality, effectiveness, and seamless integration into your educational journey.

MakerBot certification™ program for students

Middle and high school students acquire practical experience in 3D printing and design thinking, building the skills needed for future STEM careers

  • Learn how to operate a 3D printer
  • Design 3D models optimized for successful printing
  • Apply design thinking to real-world challenges, by utilizing problem solving and 3D printing to develop practical solutions.
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MakerBot certification™ program for educators

Equip educators with the confidence and skills to tackle 3D printing head-on.

  • Learn how to teach the 3D printing process
  • Harness the power of 3D printing in the classroom
  • Fulfil mandatory PD credits
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A Look at the Certification Platform

Resources Every Step of the Way

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Teacher Dashboard

Teachers have access to a dedicated course dashboard where they can create classes and easily add students to their designated classes.

  • Create classes and add students to courses
  • Monitor student progress and course completion
  • Manage classes and assign projects
  • Interactive assessment and feedback tools

Simplified Course Navigation & Guided Curriculum

The platform offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for students to navigate through lessons, access course materials.

Easy Activation with Clever and Google Classroom

Integration with Clever and Google Classroom simplifies the onboarding process for teachers and students, ensuring a smooth transition into the program.

Teacher Training Sessions

Dedicated training sessions are available for teachers to help them become proficient with the platform, the available courses, and the teacher dashboard.

Create, customize & tailor 3D printing curriculum

Facilitate a more interactive, engaging learning experience for students & align projects to your teaching styles and classroom objectives.

Design Thinking Challenges

Create design thinking challenges that enable students to apply and test their acquired knowledge.

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MakerBot supports STEM education across the world

The MakerBot Certification program is now available in four languages:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German

With more to come soon!

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Curriculum overview
Student certification coursework
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  • 3D Printer Operation

    Designed to teach students the skills and knowledge required to effectively and confidently operate a 3D printer, ensuring a safe, efficient, and successful 3D printing experience.

  • Design Thinking

    Students learn how to solve real-world design challenges using critical problem-solving skills including observation, ideation, and design.

  • Applied Design Thinking

    Bridging theory and and practice. Students identify a real-world problem, conduct interviews, pinpoint pain points, brainstorm innovative solutions, and leverage 3D printing to design tangible solutions.

  • Design for 3D Printing

    Students become adept at identifying design flaws and rectifying them, enhancing their critical thinking abilities.

Educator certification coursework
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  • 3D Printer Operation

    Proficiently setup and manage your Sketch 3D printers, start 3D printing with confidence and start your path toward applying 3D printing to your curriculum.

  • Preventative Troubleshooting

    Gain practical experience with MakerBot 3D printers, from operating 3D printers, troubleshooting common issues and best practices for printing.

  • Curriculum Creation

    Establish yourself and gain confidence as a STEM education leader. Learn how to teach the 3D printing process and develop your own 3D printing lesson plans and projects.

  • Classroom Integration

    Integrate 3D printing into existing curriculum. Covering lesson plans, project ideas, and best practices for incorporating 3D printing technology into subjects like science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

MakerBot Student certification

Preparing students for future careers and driving innovation in education.

A comprehensive educational curriculum that empowers students to be the driving force behind the design thinking process, encouraging them to identify problems, innovate solutions, and bring them to life through 3D printing.

Student certification coursework
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3D Printer Operation

  • Skill development: Grow essential skills in 3D printing technology valuable for various educational and career paths
  • Hands-on learning: Students get practical, hands-on experience applying theoretical concepts to real-world situations
  • Career Readiness: Increase students' future competitiveness in the job market and open the doors to engineering, product design, manufacturing, and more

Design Thinking

  • Understanding Design Thinking: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the design thinking methodology and its significance in problem-solving
  • Iterative Prototyping: Students learn to recognize that getting the first prototype wrong is a valuable learning opportunity and how to expand on that.
  • Project Management & Communication Skills: Learn how to manage a project from inception to completion through 3D printing.

Applied Design Thinking

  • Interdisciplinary learning: Blending design thinking, 3D printing, problem-solving, and presentation skills to create innovative solutions.
  • Practical application of design thinking principles: Emphasizesing hands-on learning and the real-world application of design thinking principles
  • Prototyping & Testing: Students learn by doing, refining their designs through iterative cycles.

Design for 3D Printing

  • Print Success: Reduce the risk of print failures and save time and resources.
  • Problem Solving & Creative Freedom: Students become adept at identifying design flaws and rectifying them, enhancing their critical thinking abilities.
  • Creative Freedom: Empower students to bring their creative ideas to life. They can experiment with complex geometries, intricate structures, and innovative concepts.

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Course III - Applied Design Thinking: Lesson 4

In this lesson, students work to define the problem that they will be designing and 3D printing a solution for.

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Empower Your Students' Career Journey

Led by experienced professionals, students graduate as certified MakerBot Operators and Innovators, equipped to use 3D printing and design thinking to tackle real-world problems and drive innovation.

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Up to 20 hours of curriculum that's ready to go

Two certificates certifying students in 3D printer operation & design thinking

Students work on a design thinking capstone project throughout the course.

Students can earn badges along the way!
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  • Learning Objective

    Become a MakerBot 3D printing expert, learn how to setup a 3D printer & start your first prints.

  • Courses

    - 3D printing technology & history

    - MakerBot Sketch 3D printer set up

    - Getting connected with MakerBot CloudPrint

    - Thingiverse and 3D Modeling

    - Preventative troubleshooting

  • Course length

    2-4 hours

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  • Learning Objective

    Students become the architects of innovation as they navigate the design thinking process, from identifying real-world challenges to crafting 3D-printed solutions.

  • Courses

    - Identifying product design opportunities

    - Testing designs and getting feedback

    - Improving designs through prototyping process

    - Presenting product design ideas

    - Build on design thinking skills through applied practice

    - Apply advanced 3D printing techniques

  • Course length

    2-4 hours

MakerBot Teacher certification

Fuelling teacher growth with 3D printing

Learn how to setup and run your 3D printer successfully in the classroom as a MakerBot Operator. Then gain the confidence to create your own 3D printing lesson plans or projects as a MakerBot Curriculum Creator.

What educators learn from the courses
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3D Printer Operation

Structured course curriculum that covers various aspects of 3D printing technology. Educators learn how to use MakerBot Sketch printers, design 3D models, and understand the principles of 3D printing.

Practical Skills and Preventative Troubleshooting

Gain practical experience with MakerBot 3D printers, from operating 3D printers, troubleshooting common issues and best practices for printing.

Curriculum Creation

Establish yourself and gain confidence as a STEM education leader. Learn how to teach the 3D printing process and develop your own 3D printing lesson plans and projects.

Classroom Integration

Integrate 3D printing into existing curriculum. Covering lesson plans, project ideas, and best practices for incorporating 3D printing technology into subjects like science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Sneak peek

Course I - MakerBot Operator: Lesson 2

In this lesson, teachers start to explore how the MakerBot Sketch 3D printer works while learning 3D printer vocabulary along the way.

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Up to 10 Hours of Professional Development

Complete guided assessments and projects to demonstrate your understanding of the 3D printing course material. Receive up to 10 hours of PD upon completing courses representing your expertise in 3D printing for education.

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Up to 10 hours of professional development available

The only 3D printing training program recognized by ISTE*

ISTE assures educators that courses meet established standards for effective technology integration.

Become certified as a 3D printing expert in education

Teachers earn badges along the way!
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  • Learner

    Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.

  • Leader

    Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.

  • Designer

    Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

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  • Learner

    Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.

  • Leader

    Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.

  • Designer

    Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

  • Citizen

    Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world.

  • Collaborator

    Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.

  • Facilitator

    Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students.

  • Analyst

    Educators understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals.

Certification seats come with every Sketch printer

Minimize the hassle of learning how to operate a new technology and just hit 'print' with Sketch's built-in printer features to help you along the way.

Sketch Standard
$1,299

Best for small size projects in a classroom

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    5 seats

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Sketch Large
$2,399

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  • Student certification

    15 seats

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Sketch Classroom Basic
$2,299

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  • Student certification

    10 seats

    Educator certification

    2 seats

Sketch Classroom Advance
$3,998

Best for small size projects in a medium size classroom

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  • Student certification

    30 seats

    Educator certification

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Minimize the hassle of learning how to operate a new technology and just hit 'print' with Sketch's built-in printer features to help you along the way.

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