Certified 3D printing course:
Practical learning in Leipzig
Certified further training for additive manufacturing - with online learning units, practical week in Leipzig and possible funding via education voucher or employment agency.
Compact basics. Big impact.
This intensive 15-day basic training course provides you with a sound overview of technologies,
Materials and applications of industrial 3D printing.
The 3D printing course combines online learning units with practical exercises directly in the Transparent 3D Factory in Leipzig.
including recognized certificate according to AZAV.
What can you do after the training?
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Distinguish and classify 3D printing processes with confidence
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Select materials in a targeted manner
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Design optimization of components (DfAM)
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Avoid errors & evaluate quality
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Operate systems independently
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Understanding and applying process chains
Who is the course suitable for?
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Jobseekers with a training voucher from the employment agency or job center (100 % funding)
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The company, who wish to provide employees with further training (up to 100 % funded, depending on the size of the company)
- Self-employed (funding possible through the KOMPASS program or self-financed)
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Lateral entrants in technical professions
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Anyone interested in a 3D printing course, with little or no previous experience
What you can expect from the 3D printing course
Module 1
3D printing processes & materials
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Overview of SLS, MJF, SLA, FDM, etc.
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Materials science: plastics, resins, properties,
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Initial quality assessment of components
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Fundamentals of materials testing
Module 2
Process chain & component preparation
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From CAD model to production
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Component alignment, support structures, wall thicknesses
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Post-processing & finishing
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Calculation, economic efficiency & fields of application
Module 3
Practice in the transparent 3D factory
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Working on industrial 3D printers
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Setup, operation, troubleshooting
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Production processes & quality check
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Practical case studies from everyday life
Duration & procedure
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Total duration: 3 weeks (15 course days)
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Format: 2 weeks online lessons + 1 week attendance in Leipzig
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Location of the 3D printing course: Online & Transparent 3D Factory, Leipzig
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Teaching units: 3 modules of 40 units each
- Next dates: 24.08 - 11.09.2026 or November 23 – December 11, 2026
Certification & promotion
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AZAV-certified 3D printing course (further training measure)
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100 % Support for jobseekers with education voucher (Employment Agency / Jobcenter)
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Up to 100 % funding for Employees possible
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You can obtain support via the Employer service of the employment agency (measure number: 075/410/25)
Price: 0 € *
* With education voucher for job-seeking participants
Price without subsidy: 1,725.50 € (1.450,00 € excl. VAT)
We are happy to advise you personally
Inquiry form
Christian Eser
Your contact for all 3D printing courses
E-mail address: schulung@rapidobject.com
Telephone number: +49 (0) 341 | 23 18 37 53
20 years
35.000+
1400+
Why the transparent 3D factory
We are the first publicly accessible 3D printing factory in Germany. With us, you don't just get theory, but experience the practical application live:
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