{"id":7069,"date":"2015-03-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Simcenter-Blog\/Get-the-Most-Out-of-Your-CAE-Software\/ba-p\/294156"},"modified":"2026-03-26T05:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:49:54","slug":"get-the-most-out-of-your-cae-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/get-the-most-out-of-your-cae-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Most Out of Your CAE Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P><a title=\"CAE software NX\" href=\"http:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/en_us\/products\/nx\/for-simulation\/cae\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-right\" style=\"width: 200px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/12140i130B83380E27112B\/image-size\/small?v=1.0&amp;px=200\" alt=\"CAE software training 3.jpg\" title=\"CAE software training 3.jpg\" \/><\/span>CAE software<\/A> proficiency is within your reach thanks to <a title=\"CAE software training\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">training<\/A> from Siemens PLM Software.<\/P><\/p>\n<p><P>Perhaps you, like many people, associate training with week-long courses that require travel to attend, but training doesn\u2019t have to mean time away from work. We offer a variety of online sessions, and we can even bring the training to you with <a title=\"CAE software training: We&#039;ll come to you! \" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/ilt\/client-site\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">on-site courses<\/A>.<\/P><\/p>\n<p><P>If instructor-led training isn\u2019t for you, we have self-paced options available as well. Not everyone learns and retains information the same way, so why should we teach that way? Siemens strives to accommodate all styles of learning with a variety of courses designed to suit any skill level or need.<\/P><\/p>\n<p><P>Our courses have a 99% approval rating of satisfied and highly satisfied customers, based on surveys given at the end of each course dating back to 2010.&nbsp;<\/P><\/p>\n<p><P>We offer three different types of training courses, each with their own benefits:<\/P><br \/>\n<UL><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"CAE software training: Learning Advantage\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/mytraining\/sp_list.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learning Advantage<\/A> \u2013 Self-paced courses allow you to start and resume training at your leisure. You can take the courses from the comfort of your home or office. All that\u2019s required is an internet browser. These classes are usually half an hour (30 minutes) in length.<\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"CAE software training: LIVE! Online Vignettes\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/ilt\/live\/vignettes.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">LIVE! Online Vignettes<\/A> \u2013 Intrstructor-led courses you attend online in real-time. The virtual classroom allows you to ask questions, follow along with the instructor, and share your own application if you run into trouble. It\u2019s the best of both worlds if you crave a classroom setting with a real person guiding you, but don\u2019t want to travel outside your home office. Vignettes are a great option if you need to gain skills in a particular feature or functionality of NX.<\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"CAE software training: Center-based\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/courses\/ilt_list.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Center-based Training<\/A> \u2013 Instructor-led courses provide you with hands-on training in a classroom setting. We keep class sizes small to ensure you receive the attention you deserve. There are a variety of dates and locations throughout the U.S. and even the world. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one, two, three, four and five day programs.<\/LI><br \/>\n<\/UL><br \/>\n<P><BR \/>Here is a sampling of courses you can take to <STRONG>increase your proficiency with NX CAE software<\/STRONG>:<\/P><br \/>\n<UL><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"Modeling Internal Flow\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/mytraining\/sp_list.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-left\" style=\"width: 200px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/12141iD834DBDD8725FAB8\/image-size\/small?v=1.0&amp;px=200\" alt=\"CAE software training 2.jpg\" title=\"CAE software training 2.jpg\" \/><\/span>Modeling Internal Flow<\/A><SPAN style=\"line-height: 18px;\"> \u2013 Learn how to create and mesh fluid volumes, define flow boundary conditions and more, as well as post process flow results. Time: 30-40 minutes Type: Self-paced<\/SPAN><\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"Tetrahedral Meshing Techniques\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/mytraining\/sp_list.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tetrahedral Meshing Techniques<\/A><SPAN style=\"line-height: 18px;\"> \u2013 Learn how to create a 3D tetrahedral mesh and use a 2D mesh to control local element size and distribution areas of interest. Time: 10-15 minutes Type: Self-paced<\/SPAN><\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"NX Advanced Simulation Processes and Solutions\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/courses\/iltdescription.cfm?pID=TR15032_______NX___9.0____5000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NX Advanced Simulation Processes and Solutions<\/A><SPAN style=\"line-height: 18px;\"> \u2013 Learn how to perform finite element analysis in NX. You\u2019ll learn how to generate meshes, define materials, apply boundary conditions, solve, and review analysis results. Offered both as a LIVE! Online course (4 hours\/day for 10 days) or a 5 day training center course. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate<\/SPAN><\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/courses\/iltdescription.cfm?pID=TR15026_______NX___9.0____5000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NX Advanced Thermal and Flow Analysis<\/A><SPAN style=\"line-height: 18px;\"> \u2013 Learn how to model heat transfer, radiation and 3D fluid flow problems. You\u2019ll learn how to apply advanced thermal and flow boundary conditions, as well as how to incorporate comprehensive radiation modeling including solar and radiative heating, fully coupled with thermal and fluid flow analysis. Offered as a 2 day training center course. Skill Level: Intermediate<\/SPAN><\/LI><br \/>\n<LI><a title=\"NX Advanced Flow Simulation\" href=\"http:\/\/training.plm.automation.siemens.com\/courses\/iltdescription.cfm?pID=TR15043_______NX___9.0____5000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">NX Advanced Flow Simulation<\/A><SPAN style=\"line-height: 18px;\"> \u2013 Learn how to model 3D fluid flow problems in NX, including how to apply advanced flow boundary conditions. Offered as a 2 day training center course. Skill Level: Advanced<\/SPAN><\/LI><br \/>\n<\/UL><br \/>\n<P>Have you taken one of our training courses before? 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