Fab Academy is a full-semester full-time course that covers most of what is possible a fab lab. In 18 weeks students explore technology and methods that can allow one to make almost anything. It starts out with web development and version control. Computer-Aided Design software has to be mastered to complete vinyl and laser cutting assignments. 3D printing, CNC milling, PCB production and more are on the list of topics. You can learn more on the official Fab Academy website.
Aalto Fablab offers Fab Academy as a set of courses for Aalto University students. Digital Fabrication I, II, III and Studio courses are designed as an academic overlay for Fab Academy and it is possible to earn up to 27 ECTS when joining them. Students of Aalto University can join the courses for free – the global fee still applies if global Fab Academy diploma has to be acquired.