# Learn OpenUSD Now Open Source: Updated Learning Resources & Community Contributions Welcome
**URL:** https://forum.aousd.org/t/learn-openusd-now-open-source-updated-learning-resources-community-contributions-welcome/2799
**Category:** USD
**Created:** [December 18, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/learn-openusd-now-open-source-updated-learning-resources-community-contributions-welcome/2799 "2025-12-18T18:55:38Z")
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### Author:  [@mati-nvidia](https://forum.aousd.org/u/mati-nvidia)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/learn-openusd-now-open-source-updated-learning-resources-community-contributions-welcome/2799/1 "2025-12-18T18:55:38Z")
We’re excited to share updates on Learn OpenUSD’s open source release.
## What’s New in Learn OpenUSD
Recent improvements include:
- Brand-new instancing module for performance optimization
- Streamlined foundation course layout with reorganized content for better learning progression
- Enhanced code examples and fixes driven by community feedback over the past year
## Community Contributions Welcome
The repository is now accepting contributions including:
- Content improvements and new modules
- Localization efforts for global accessibility
- Code example enhancements
- Documentation clarifications
GitHub Repository:
> **[GitHub - NVIDIA-Omniverse/LearnOpenUSD: Learning resources for Universal Scene Description...](https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/LearnOpenUSD)**
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> Learning resources for Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) including tutorials, examples, and reference materials to help developers understand and work with OpenUSD effectively
Documentation Site:
> **[Learn OpenUSD — Learn OpenUSD](https://docs.nvidia.com/learn-openusd/latest/index.html)**
## Take Time to Learn OpenUSD Today
**For Developers**
Learn OpenUSD is specifically designed as the recommended study guide for the NVIDIA OpenUSD Development Professional Certification.
**For Educators**
The permissive Apache 2.0 license means you can freely use and customize the Learn OpenUSD content to teach OpenUSD to your students and audiences.
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We look forward to your contributions and feedback as we continue growing this essential resource for the OpenUSD community!
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### Author:  [@Jan\_Haluszka](https://forum.aousd.org/u/Jan_Haluszka)
#### Post date: [December 31, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/learn-openusd-now-open-source-updated-learning-resources-community-contributions-welcome/2799/2 "2025-12-31T15:48:46Z")
Big THX! + Happy 2026!!