• Fusion

Electronics design

Discover how to use Fusion to create printed circuit board designs or PCBs.


Course overview

Learn step-by-step processes, including creating a library component, building an electronics schematic, designing a PCB layout, and constructing a 3D model of a printed circuit board with all its components. The module will guide you through a straightforward project, focusing on components known as "through hole." Start today and grasp the basics of building a two-layer PCB board.

After you complete this course, you'll be able to:

  • Manage a Fusion Electronics Library
  • Create a Fusion Electronics Schematic
  • Generate a PCB from a Schematic
  • Generate Gerber files for PCB manufacture

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

Course outline

2 hr. 15 min.

Electronics design

Learn at your own pace with these skill-based video tutorials from Autodesk.

Learn at your own pace with these skill-based video tutorials from Autodesk.

After you complete this module, you'll be able to:

  • Manage a Fusion Electronics Library
  • Create a Fusion Electronics Schematic
  • Generate a PCB from a Schematic
  • Generate Gerber files for PCB manufacture


15 min.

Final test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge of Fusion and earn a certificate of completion upon answering 75% of questions correctly.


Teaching supplements

Resources just for educators
Teach this module in the classroom. We’ve summarized the core Fusion skills in this module so you can familiarize yourself before delivering this content in the classroom or as homework.

Download the instructor guide as a teaching resource, and work through the module yourself to best prepare your instruction. Additionally, you'll find the design files, step-by-step guides, exercises, and lectures included in the module downloads.

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Announcements

This course was adapted from an earlier module release of the same name.

  • This course now offers a certificate of completion upon answer 75% of the final test questions correctly.
  • This content was originally authored in January 2024. It was re-released as a course in January 2025.
  • If you added the previous module to your playlist, please delete it and add this course.