Professional Development

The CREATE Education Project is committed to assisting schools, teachers, support staff and users in how to effectively use and embed 3D printing technology in the curriculum. This will help you to maximise your investment in the technology and improve student outcomes.

As part of this commitment we offer a range of professional development options and resources including:

As an Autodesk Authorised Academic Partner we now offer Autodesk Certified Training for Tinkercad and Fusion 360 CAD software.
3D printing in the curriculum CPD and CREATE certification, tailored to the age range/level you teach, delivered at our HQ, your school or a venue of your choice.
3D printer specific Technical training and certification (Bronze, Silver and Gold level available), delivered at our HQ, your location or a venue of your choice.
A comprehensive, free to download Ultimaker “Getting Started Guide”.
Free professional development resources including tutorials, videos and curriculum guides.
Free technical tips, troubleshooting guides and videos.

Autodesk Software Training

3D Printing in the Curriculum CPD

Our Testimonials

Dr. Mark. J. Feltham, Principle Lecturer in Animal Ecology, Liverpool John Moores University

I am a Principal Lecturer in Animal Ecology at Liverpool John Moores University, where I’ve taught for 28 years and am involved with a diverse range of projects and initiatives promoting Maker Education and hands-on STEAM learning at Universities, schools and in research. CREATE Education have been supporting our outreach...

Caroline Keep, TES New Teacher of the Year 2018, Director of SPARK Penketh, Penketh High School

The support CREATE Education have given in enabling our whole school digital pathway to embedded key industry 4.0 skills across the school has been vast. We are the first school makerspace in the UK developing educational research and delivering a makerspace curriculum into our lessons. This has been a breakthrough...

Duncan Skelton, Head of Design Technology, St. Richard Reynolds Catholic College

I just wanted to say what a fantastic day that we have had at the TCT show. Since getting back on the coach all the pupils have not stopped talking about what they have done and seen. The pupils and myself have really enjoyed this amazing opportunity. Everything was designed to the right...

Elaine Lambert, Computing Lead Teacher at Penwortham Primary School

The CREATE Education Project has been a positive experience. Having the 3D printer has shown us how to enhance and enrich our Design Technology and overall Computing provision at our school. The support I have received from the CREATE Education team have been great and have really helped with any...

Mike Edwards, D&T Technician and H&S Consultant

I would like to say a big thank you to Sonya for increasing my enthusiasm in 3D printing at a recent event at Renishaw and also to Michelle for a very fast, efficient and helpful service during our recent purchase.

Omar Salem, F1 in Schools TEAM FM^-1

CREATE Education has allowed us to overcome challenges, reach goals and achieve dreams that would not have been possible without their continuous help and support!

Lloyd Griffith, DT Teacher at Newport High School

The technology of 3D printing makes higher marking bands accessible for learners. It enables learners to utilise another process of manufacturing their designs. Due to the ease in which the machines operate, learners can independently design on many CAD platforms and print their own ideas.

Amanda Bennett, Green Park School and The Atkinson Museum

Sonya’s session is really inspiring and I came away with lots of ideas of how the Ultimaker could be used in school. Sonya provides lots of information, not just about how to design and use the printer, but also how to download pre-designed objects that can be printed for use in schools...

Year 6 Students, Brookmead Primary School

On Tuesday 13th June some people from Ultimaker and CREATE Education in Manchester came to teach us about 3D printers. As well as making our own things we saw some other creations: a castle; a shark; a boat; and even an artificial hand. All of us really enjoyed having...

Andrew Allan at Settlebeck High School

As usual the Ultimaker 2 printed flawlessly.

David Evans at CEMAST Fareham College

I have been pushing the capabilities of our new Ultimaker 3, how it is industry standard and very ‘current’ , right up there. How it produces great work, how the students love it and are queuing to use it etc. It captivates parents and students alike on open evenings and...

Ben Tipton, Sacred Heart RC Primary School

In a word… awesome! Since we took ownership of or Ultimaker 2 (3 years ago), the 3D printer at Sacred Heart has grabbed the interest of lots of students, we display it in a central part of school and we regularly have a group of students huddled around it discussing what it...