Teach Engineering Effortlessly with 3DEXPERIENCE Education Platform Tools

Engineering and design education often requires managing complex projects, balancing student needs, organizing file structures, and ensuring proper assessment workflows—all while delivering impactful lessons that prepare students for their future careers. If you’re an educator seeking tools to streamline these tasks, there’s good news: the 3DEXPERIENCE for Education platform is here to empower your teaching practice and save you valuable time. Designed to enhance collaboration, accessibility, and efficiency, this platform is the ultimate support system for modern educational needs. 

Student Management and Group Organization

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is managing students and group projects effectively. This new platform takes the hassle out of onboarding students and organizing groups. Romain, a 3DEXPERIENCE EDU expert, describes how intuitive the process is:   

“I can log into the platform, click on the Platform Management dashboard, click ‘invite’ and just type the student’s email address in… or I can do a CSV import.”   

Once students are added, you can instantly assign them to groups. 

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Customized group dashboards ensure that all participants in a specific group have the same access level and features, tailored to how you structure your class. Imagine the flexibility of managing users with just a few clicks, even when you’re away from your desk or using your smartphone. (Watch a demo of these tools below.)

Students Can Easily Submit Assignments

With xDesign, students can effortlessly submit their assignments—along with any supporting materials—directly within the platform. This ensures all completed work is stored in one secure, centralized location, making it easy for teachers to access, review, annotate, and grade from any device. Both students and teachers stay informed through timely updates via 3DNotifications.

Streamlined Online File Management and Collaboration

Gone are the days when managing large volumes of files across devices felt like a puzzle. The platform integrates directly with SOLIDWORKS, letting you save, organize, and retrieve files directly within the cloud. Romain elaborates on this capability:   

“I can launch SOLIDWORKS from the add-in from the platform so that SOLIDWORKS is automatically connected. I can save [files] directly to the platform… and choose a bookmark, which is my folder structure.”

This feature eliminates the need for external tools or manual file storage, instead centralizing all class-related content in one collaborative hub. Additionally, built-in tagging and folder structuring make retrieving specific files effortless, even when dealing with countless versions of projects. This kind of smart organization ensures that both you and your students can access the materials they need when they need them. (Watch a demo of these tools below.) 

Secure Exams and Certification Support

The platform introduces innovations in secure exam monitoring, ensuring students can’t cheat or manipulate results. Thierry, who works in the education department, highlights:   

“It’s impossible to cheat for a student… I will have the flexibility to ensure that nobody has cheated. So really, really interesting for me as a teacher.”   

Beyond exams, the platform provides learning paths tailored to certification programs that align with industry standards.  (Watch a demo of how this works below.) 

As an educator, you’ll have access to modular learning content, which focuses on skills that matter. Whether your students are mastering SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or other engineering tools, the platform ensures they’re ready to tackle real-world projects—and impress employers with their credentials.   

Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Certifications.

Integrated Collaboration for Group Projects

Handling group projects within increasingly interdisciplinary engineering and design courses can be tricky. This platform simplifies collaborative work with an “extended collaborative control center” app. Ryan Koehler, an Industry Process Expert, explains how this works:   

“This app allows you to easily manage a group project… It automatically creates the project folder, community, collaborative space, and bookmark for us.”   

From setting project timelines and deadlines to fostering conversations via tools like 3DSwym, the platform encourages close-knit collaboration. Students can access these tools anytime and anywhere, ensuring projects run smoothly even as class schedules shift. (Watch a demo of how this works below.) 

Plus, integrated project planning and history tracking enable educators to monitor progress, address issues, and guide student teams toward successful outcomes—all without spending hours micromanaging tasks.   

Accessibility Across Devices

Flexibility is at the core of the 3DEXPERIENCE Education platform. Designed to meet the needs of students and teachers wherever they are, it offers accessibility via smartphones, tablets, desktops, and even lab environments. Romain notes:   

“I have the platform in my pocket with my smartphone. I have the platform accessible when I’m at the office with my tablet. And obviously, the platform is everywhere in the labs. It's always connected.”   

This level of accessibility means teachers can manage activities on the go, ensuring updates and group changes occur in real-time. Meanwhile, students gain the freedom to work from home or campus, with no restrictions on their licensing or access permissions.

Empowering Students for Future Employability

Preparing your students for the real world is easier than ever with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Its capabilities align closely with industry requirements, giving students hands-on experience with the tools they’ll use in their careers. Romain emphasizes this mission:   

“Now is the time to empower your students. What we are providing is a tool, a complete solution, to ensure your students get the best employability options for their futures.” 

The implementation of certifications, industry-standard workflows, and collaborative project planning ensures students graduate ready to impress potential employers. 

What’s Next? Practical Tools for Teachers

Running a course or redesigning how you teach no longer needs to feel overwhelming. With its intuitive layout, secure systems, and fully integrated features, the 3DEXPERIENCE Education platform acts as your dependable teaching assistant—whether you need to onboard a class, plan certifications, or reorganize your course structure for the semester. For teachers, it’s all about saving time and focusing on what matters most: delivering excellent education. 

Are you ready to simplify your daily teaching life and boost student success? Contact us to explore 3DEXPERIENCE Education and revolutionize how you teach engineering and design.

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