Course Listing
| Course Title | Days | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Studio Max | 3 | $1,275 |
| ARCHIBUS FM Basics | 3 | $1,500 |
| AutoCAD I | 3 | $995 |
| AutoCAD II | 3 | $995 |
| AutoCAD 3D | 3 | $995 |
| Civil 3D Intermediate | 3 | $2,000 |
| Inventor | 3 | $1,275 |
| Navisworks | 3 | $1,275 |
| Revit Architecture | 3 | $1,275 |
| Revit Advanced | 3 | $1,275 |
| Revit MEP — Comprehensive Group rates available | 1–5 | Get a Quote |
| Revit MEP — Electrical | TBD | Get a Quote |
| Revit MEP — Mechanical | TBD | Get a Quote |
| Revit MEP — Plumbing / Fire Protection | TBD | Get a Quote |
| Revit Structure | 3 | Get a Quote |
Click on a course title for full details.
- Average class size is 6 students
- All day classes include breakfast
- All classes include training materials
3D Studio Max
3 Days
Description
The Autodesk 3ds Max Essentials Course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of working in 3D using Autodesk 3ds Max. The class is dedicated to animation, modeling, materials, lighting, and rendering. Flexibility is built in, so that you can complete the tutorials in the order that works best for you. Designed by Autodesk 3ds Max specialists and professionals, the material in this class will teach you the basic skills you need for a production environment. These hands-on lessons introduce you to new functional areas of 3ds Max and explain these features with short, simple examples — with practical applications and real-world situations.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
ARCHIBUS FM Basics
3 Days — 24 AIA/CES
Description
This course ranges from a basic introduction to the ARCHIBUS Workplace & Facility Management program to a comprehensive overview of one or more product modules. Since ARCHIBUS is a modular system, class focus and scope are determined by the participating companies. Topics may include: Introduction to the ARCHIBUS facility management system, overview of a typical facility management database, connection between database records and CAD drawings, Space Management with ARCHIBUS and AutoCAD, Building Operations (CMMS), Asset Management (furniture & equipment tracking), manipulating table data and reports, Web Central technology overview, and advanced customization topics.
Pre-Requisites
Space management students should have a working knowledge of AutoCAD or have completed our AutoCAD Level I course. Building Operations (CMMS) students should know Excel; database exposure is a plus.
AutoCAD I
3 Days
Overview
Intended for individuals with little or no AutoCAD experience. This course takes students through the most essential concepts in a streamlined, step-by-step manner with the goal of quickly enabling them to create meaningful output.
Topics Covered
Introduction to the AutoCAD Environment, Data Input, Basic Object Drawing, Editing & Modifying Commands, Using Precision & Accuracy Tools, Creating & Using Layers, Entering & Editing Text, Creating & Modifying Fills & Cross-Hatching, Importing Blocks, Creating Arrays, Creating and Editing Dimensions, and Basic Plotting. Students will complete a wide range of hands-on exercises using real-world scenarios.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
AutoCAD II
3 Days
Overview
Intended for the intermediate user who can create basic drawings but needs to learn AutoCAD's advanced features for on-the-job use, or simply wants to round out their knowledge of this essential design software.
Topics Covered
Drawing Objects, Manipulating Objects and Data, Template Drawing Creation, Dimensioning and Annotation, Reusable Content, Blocks and Attributes, Dynamic Blocks, Layer Management and Best Practices, Layouts and Views, Plotting, Introduction to Sheet Sets, and Working with Tables. Students will produce advanced designs and multiple 2D drawings illustrating real-world industry usage.
Pre-Requisites
Completion of Level I or basic knowledge of AutoCAD. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
AutoCAD 3D
Overview
Intended for AutoCAD users proficient in the 2D environment who are interested in learning the 3D commands and functions in AutoCAD.
Topics Covered
This hands-on course covers the fundamental tools necessary for making the transition from 2D tools to the more advanced 3D functionality of AutoCAD, exploring the main features of AutoCAD's advanced 3D modeling workspace.
Pre-Requisites
Completion of Level I or basic knowledge of AutoCAD. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Civil 3D Intermediate
3 Days
Description
This class introduces model-based design technology in Civil 3D and provides an introduction to its survey functionality. It examines the Civil 3D interface and environment, management of settings and styles, and how surveyors manage data obtained in the field. Topics are appropriate for topographic, mapping, ALTA, boundary, stakeout, and engineering support applications.
Pre-Requisites
Intermediate AutoCAD knowledge.
Inventor
3 Days
Overview
Intended for users with little or no CAD knowledge. This hands-on class serves as a foundation by covering the basics of Autodesk Inventor.
Topics Covered
Parametric Part Design, Basic Sketching, Basic and Detailed Shape Design, Assembly Design, Placing and Constraining Components, Basic Assembly Tools, Drawing View Creation, Dimensions, Annotation and Tables, Drawing Standards and Resources, Advanced Part Creation and DWG Interoperability, Advanced 2D/3D Sketching, Advanced Assembly Creation, Annotating Assembly Drawings, and Functional Design.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Overview
Intended for students with little or no CAD knowledge interested in learning how to conduct 3D coordination, 4D planning, photorealistic visualization, dynamic simulation, and accurate analysis using Autodesk Navisworks Manage.
Topics Covered
Overview of Navisworks Manage, Organizing and Importing Files, Using Review Features, Managing Interferences with Collision Detection, Running Clash Tests, Connecting the 3D Model to 4D Planning Schedules, Creating Photorealistic Scenes, Viewports and Object Animation, and Cameras and Camera Viewports. Students will create a project model combining design and construction information from multiple file types.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Revit Architecture
3 Days
Overview
Intended for users with little or no CAD knowledge, Revit Architecture Fundamentals covers the basics from design through construction documentation.
Topics Covered
Overview of Autodesk Revit Concepts, Starting Revit Projects, Designing with Components, Defining New Family Types, Working With Roofs and Floors, Creating Vertically Compound Walls, Creating Schedules, Documenting the Design, and Detailing with Autodesk Revit. Students will work with a fully parametric building modeler, creating project designs and documents, and applying Revit tools to real-world projects.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Revit Advanced
3 Days
Overview
Intended for intermediate users who have attended the Revit Architecture course or have equivalent experience. Covers a wide range of advanced topics, building on the concepts introduced in the foundational course.
Topics Covered
Importing and Exporting Files, Linking Files, Conceptual Design, Creating Advanced Components, Design and Analysis, Revit Architecture Worksharing, Working with Professionals, and Advanced Rendering. Students learn powerful tools for creating complex designs and professional-looking models, and how to collaborate using Revit Architecture.
Pre-Requisites
Completion of the Revit Architecture course or equivalent experience using Revit Architecture.
Revit MEP Comprehensive
1–5 Days
Overview
Students use Revit MEP to learn about building information modeling and the tools for parametric MEP systems design and documentation. The course progresses from fundamental features through schematic design, system analysis, and construction documentation, finishing with design visualization.
Topics Covered
Building Information Modeling, Revit MEP Basics, Viewing the Model, Starting a New Project, Defining Volumes, Heating and Cooling Load Calculations, HVAC Systems, and more. The primary objective is to teach the concept of BIM and introduce tools for parametric engineering design and documentation.
Pre-Requisites
Designed for new users of Revit MEP. No previous CAD experience is necessary, though a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is expected.
Revit MEP — Electrical
Overview
Intended for individuals with little or no Revit experience looking to incorporate BIM into their workflow by learning how to model electrical systems for real-world applications using Revit MEP.
Topics Covered
The Revit MEP Interface and Basic Commands, Defining Electrical Systems, Creating and Optimizing Power Distribution, Adding Wiring Circuited to a Panel, and Designing Conduit and Cable Tray Outputs Using Industry Best Practices. Students will create a BIM design with functional electrical systems and produce construction documents.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Revit MEP — Mechanical
Overview
Intended for individuals with little or no Revit experience looking to incorporate BIM into their workflow by learning how to model mechanical systems for real-world applications using Revit MEP.
Topics Covered
The Revit MEP Interface and Basic Commands, Initiating a BIM Project, Defining Mechanical Spaces, Designing Duct Systems Using Industry Best Practices, and Designing Piping Systems Using Industry Best Practices. In class, students will create a BIM design with functional mechanical systems and produce construction documents.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Revit MEP — Plumbing / Fire Protection
Overview
Intended for individuals with little or no Revit experience looking to incorporate BIM into their workflow by learning how to model plumbing and fire protection systems for real-world applications using Revit MEP.
Topics Covered
The Revit MEP Interface and Basic Commands, Establishing Plumbing / FP / Piping Settings, Working Knowledge of Fittings and Lookup Tables, Creating Logical and Physical System Connections, Identifying Riser Diagrams, Creating Zones by Using Color Fills, Using a Sprinkler and Design Schedule, and Creating a Fire Protection System Utilizing the Generate Layout Tool. Students will create a BIM design with functional plumbing and fire protection systems and produce construction documents.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.
Revit Structure
3 Days
Overview
Intended for users with little or no CAD knowledge, Revit Structure Fundamentals covers the basics from design through construction documentation.
Topics Covered
Overview of Autodesk Revit Concepts, Starting Revit Projects, Creating Walls, Roofs, Slabs and Foundations, Working with Columns and Beam Systems, Vertical Circulation, Creating Schedules, Documenting the Design, and Detailing with Autodesk Revit. Students will work with a fully parametric building modeler to create project designs and documents, and apply Revit Structure tools to real-world projects.
Pre-Requisites
No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is recommended.