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Certification

3D Printing Crash Course

Demonstrate that you understand FDM 3D printing from fundamentals to real-world design evaluation.

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Certificate of Completion

March 17, 2026

Certificate ID# XX-XXX

This certificate is proudly presented to

Student

For the successful completion of the

3D Printing Crash Course

Myk Klemme

CEO, Maker Pub

How to earn this certification

Complete both classes in the 3D Printing Crash Course: Intro to 3D Printing and Advanced Print Quality, Materials & Design.

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Training

4.5 hoursof instruction

What this certification covers

Overview & Fundamentals

  • How FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing works
  • Consumer-level FDM printers vs. industrial equipment
  • Basic safety while operating 3D printers
  • What "printable" means and why design matters

Equipment Knowledge

  • Prusa MK3.5 single-color printing
  • Bambu Labs A1 multi-material/multi-color printing
  • Filament loading, starting/stopping prints, part removal
  • Choosing the right printer for a project

Materials & Properties

  • PLA: easy to print, brittle, good for prototypes
  • PETG: flexible, durable, requires more care
  • TPU, ABS and specialty material use cases
  • Choosing material based on strength, flexibility, cost, food-safe, UV resistance

Print Settings & Quality

  • Nozzle temperature, bed temperature, and adhesion
  • Layer height trade-offs between detail and print time
  • Infill percentage and strength vs. material use
  • Support material: when needed and how to minimize it

Design Evaluation

  • What makes a design well-suited vs. poorly suited to 3D printing
  • Overhangs and support requirements
  • Wall thickness, snap-fit assembly, and tolerances
  • Trade-offs: quality vs. cost vs. material vs. manufacturability

Troubleshooting

  • Warping, stringing, layer separation, failed supports
  • Diagnosing design issues vs. settings issues

Practical Workflow

  • Finding designs on Thingiverse, Printables, Maker World
  • Preparing a print job: file, settings, start
  • Post-processing: removing supports, sanding, finishing
  • Licensing overview for non-commercial and commercial use

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