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ASCENT Delivers Classes and Exhibits at Autodesk University 2015

ASCENT showcases Autodesk Official Training Guides and Official Certification Preparation Books in multi-media formats that satisfy all learning styles

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — November 18, 2015Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, today announced that its courseware division, ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge will host two expert-led classes as well as exhibit at Autodesk University (AU) 2015. ASCENT will also showcase, and have available for purchase, a selection of 2016 Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG) and Official Certification Preparation books at booth #361. Attendees can also test drive ASCENT’s Video-Enhanced eBooks for 2016 Autodesk software on iPads located at the booth. AU 2015 takes place from December 1-3 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

"Representatives of our ASCENT instructional design team will once again be on hand at Autodesk University to share their knowledge and passion with conference attendees,” says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. "We invite everyone to visit us in the Exhibit Hall to speak with our authors and share their feedback. It is a great opportunity to share insights directly with the individuals who develop the leading training guides for Autodesk software."

As the sole provider of Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG), ASCENT will showcase over 40 titles from their Autodesk 2016 courseware line-up at booth #361. For AU attendees, ASCENT will be offering a special show discount on courseware in hardcopy, eBook, Video-Enhanced eBook and eLearning formats. Attendees can pick up their discount code at booth #361.

Members of the ASCENT instructional design team who will be attending Autodesk University include Jennifer MacMillan, author of manufacturing titles, and Michelle Rasmussen, author of infrastructure titles. To connect with ASCENT’s experts at Autodesk University, register for one of their classes or visit the ASCENT booth (#361).

Free Access to Certification Preparation Books

ASCENT’s Official Certification Preparation books are specifically designed to help users prepare for Autodesk Certification exams. They contain instructional topics, practices, and review questions that directly address the Certified Professional exam topics and objectives. Attendees planning to take exams at AU are encouraged to visit http://certprep.cadlearning.com where ASCENT has partnered with CADLearning to provide free online access to their certification preparation materials. These materials are available now and throughout Autodesk University. For those who prefer to study with hard copy preparation materials, ASCENT Official Certification Preparation books are available from Amazon.com.

ASCENT Presentation Line-Up for Autodesk University 2015

Michelle Rasmussen, senior instructional designer for ASCENT and civil engineering industry specialist, will deliver two classes at AU 2015. Michelle’s expertise includes training, support, and implementation on all Autodesk infrastructure solutions.

About ASCENT

ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge develops professional training courseware and technical documentation for engineering applications including those from Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes and PTC. ASCENT is an Authorized Author, Publisher and Developer of Autodesk curriculum and the sole provider of Autodesk Official Training Guides. ASCENT training guides, eBooks and Instructor Tools are available to educational institutions and training centers, individuals and corporations and can be purchased directly from the ASCENT eStore (for volume sales, contact an ASCENT representative). For more information visit the ASCENT website and follow ASCENT on Twitter at @ASCENT_CTK.

About Rand Worldwide

Rand Worldwide is one of the world’s leading providers of professional services and technology to the engineering community, targeting organizations in the building, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. www.rand.com

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