Autodesk Course Index

Course Overview

This class covers all the basics of 2D drafting, including drawing creation commands and commands used to edit, manipulate, and analyze the drawing entities. Other topics include using layers, display commands, drawing aids, hatching, blocks, text, dimensioning, multi-document environment, AutoCAD design center, tool pallets, plotting, and use of paper space.

Course Duration

3 Days

Price

$1,300

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic computer skills

Key Topics

• Introduction to the user interface 
• View Commands (Zoom and Pan) 
• Coordinate System and setting units. 
• Understanding scale-dependent objects and the two methods to control them 
• Template file creation and use 
• Accurately creating objects using the seven ways to locate points  
• Draw commands overview 
• Methods of selecting objects used in all Modify commands 
• Modify Commands overview 
• Measure command and other utilities 
• Blocks: Creation, use, special features, and methods to organize them 
• Reference files 
• Dimensioning: A very complete overview 
• Leader style creation and use 
• Plotting 
• Paper Space concepts, creation, and controlling viewports 
• Annotative Scale in Paper Space 

Course Overview

Dive into the dynamic world of civil design with our AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials class, an intensive 3-day program tailored for beginners and seasoned professionals. This course offers a thorough exploration of Civil 3D, starting from a guided tour of the interface to mastering key elements such as pipe networks, grading, and profiles.

Gain practical insights into project management and plan production, essential skills for today’s civil engineering projects. Available in-person and virtually, our class provides flexibility to suit your learning style and schedule. Whether you’re starting your journey in civil design or looking to update your skills, this course is your gateway to mastering the foundational aspects of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Course Duration

3 Days

Price

$1,400

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic AutoCAD skills and an understanding of Civil Engineering design concepts are recommended.

Key Topics

• Introduction to the Civil 3D interface
• Existing and Design Points
• Sites and Parcels
• Surfaces
• Grading
• Alignments
•  Corridors
• Pipe Networks
• Profiles and Profile Views
• QTO and Sections
• Project Management and Plan Production

Course Overview

Step into the world of architectural design with our intensive four-day Revit Architecture Essentials class, where you’ll master the fundamentals of Revit. Starting with the interface basics and standard terminology, we’ll guide you through key concepts, including levels, grids, walls, materials, and efficient workflow techniques.

Dive into creating intricate architectural elements like doors, windows, curtain walls, and components, and expand your skills in designing floors, ceilings, and roofs with precision. The course also covers essential topics such as graphic overrides, view templates, and detailed annotation techniques, including effectively integrating CAD details into Revit. By the end of this immersive program, you’ll be adept at constructing detailed documentation and applying best practices for professional construction projects, making you proficient in the essentials of Revit Architecture.

Course Duration

4 Days

Price

$1,600

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic computer skills

Key Topics

• Interface
• Standard terminology
• Temporary dimensions and workflow
• Basic edit commands
• Levels and Grids
• Wall
• Materials
• Doors and windows
• Curtain Walls 
• Components 
• Floors and openings 
• Ceilings 
• Roofs 
• Graphic overrides 
• View templates 
• Dimensions 
• Text 
• Construction documentation 
• Annotation commands- detail lines vs. annotation lines, detail components, etc. 
• Detail views 
• Drafting views-reference views to callouts 
• Repeating details 
• Detail library
• Converting existing CAD details for use in Revit
• Best practices for integrating CAD and Revit
• Room objects
• Tags-door, window, wall, room
• Property data for objects
• Construction Documents

Course Overview

Embark on a journey through the intricacies of Revit MEP with our streamlined, fast-paced course designed for rapid mastery. Immerse yourself in the user interface and project navigation to confidently manage various views, including detailed floor plans and dynamic 3D visuals. Learn to manipulate the view range, apply visibility graphics settings, and use filters for enhanced view control.

Discover the pivotal role of families in Revit and the nuances of collaboration, integrating seamlessly with linked architectural models. Delve into the practicalities of work sets, central files, and the copy monitor process, which is crucial for efficient teamwork. The course also hones your annotation abilities, equips you to identify and address interface challenges, and guides you in creating comprehensive detail libraries. Tailored for those who seek proficiency in Revit MEP, this course offers a deep dive into its essential features and collaboration tools, setting a strong foundation for advanced practice in the field.

Course Duration

1 Day

Price

$400

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic computer skills and industry understanding.

Key Topics

• Introduction to the user interface 
• Project browser organization and use 
• Creating, controlling, and organizing views, including Floor Plans Sections and 3D Views 
• Understanding view range in Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans 
• Object visibility, color, line patterns, and line weights 
• Using filters to further define views 
• How Families are used in Revit 
• Working with linked Architectural models 
• Work Set creation and Central files 
• Copy Monitor process
• Understand using Levels from the Architects model
• Annotating objects
• Interference detection
• Sheet creation
• Organizing details and converting AutoCAD details

Course Overview

Learn to create spaces and zones, ensuring optimal environmental control effortlessly. Explore the integration of external analysis tools and importing the results. Master the addition of air terminals, mechanical equipment, and the data behind these items. Delve into the intricacies of drawing and sizing ductwork with precision. Our course guides you through labeling and scheduling diffusers and equipment for enhanced clarity. Utilize schedules to confirm design intent, gaining a holistic understanding of building systems. 

Course Duration

1 Day

Price

$400

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Revit MEP: Project and Tools Essentials course

Key Topics

• Creating spaces and zones 
• Exporting to external analysis tools 
• Adding air terminals and mechanical equipment 
• The data behind mechanical objects 
• Drawing and sizing ductwork 
• Labeling and scheduling Diffusers and Equipment 
• Using schedules to confirm design intent 

Course Overview

Explore plumbing and piping design with our comprehensive class. Gain hands-on experience in placing equipment and mastering the creation and use of diverse pipe styles. Navigate the complexities of creating and classifying pipe systems. Learn to utilize the combination of plan and section views to finesse edits. Control mixed piping styles within a single pipe system. Explore sizing and annotating pipes. Place fixtures and create a plumbing system. Elevate your skills by crafting sloped piping systems and seamlessly annotating in isometric views.

Course Duration

1 Day

Price

$400

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Revit MEP: Project and Tools Essentials course

Key Topics

• Placing Equipment 
• Creating and controlling Pipe styles 
• Creating pipe systems 
• Using filters to control visibility and how different pipe styles are viewed 
• Using section views to edit pipes 
• Editing pipe systems and controlling mixed piping systems
• Annotating and sizing pipes
• Working with fixtures in Plumbing systems
• Creating sloped piping systems
• Creating and annotating in an isometric view 

Course Overview

Join our training class on Revit MEP electrical design, where you’ll master the art of efficient lighting and electrical system configuration. Learn the intricacies of placing lights, precisely positioning electrical components, and skillfully annotating both. Learn how Distribution Systems are used. Master circuit design, wiring, and circuit tagging. Explore Panel Schedules and balancing panels for optimal performance. Master the intricacies of Lighting Schedules and the data behind them. Delve into conduit and cable tray creation and routing.

Course Duration

1 Day

Price

$400

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Revit MEP: Project and Tools Essentials course

Key Topics

• Placing lights in a grid 
• Placing electrical components and equipment 
• Annotating lights and components 
• Creating and assigning Distribution Systems 
• Creating circuits 
• Wiring and tagging circuits 
• Creating Panel Schedules 
• Balancing Panels 
• Spares and Spaces 
• Lighting Schedules 
• Panel-to-panel and Panel-to-transformer-to-Panel connections 
• Conduit creation and routing 
• Cable tray creation and routing 

Course Overview

We’ll explore the fundamental aspects of Twin Motion, delving into the process of importing Revit models into Twin Motion and providing a comprehensive overview of using the Datasmith importation tool. The course will also include guidance on navigating models, designing landscapes, scene layout, HD photography, and video setup to enhance the vibrancy of your model. Additionally, we’ll cover timelines and importing geolocational data to enrich your understanding and skills further.

Course Duration

1 Day

Price

$535

Prerequisites for Enrollment

It is recommended that the student has attended the Revit Essentials class or has equivalent experience.

Key Topics

• Introduction to the user interface 
• Importation of a Revit model 
• Basic guide to Datasmith 
• Navigation of models in Twin Motion 
• Landscape design 
• Arranging HD photography  
• How to set up videos 
• Basic guide to timelines 
• Importation of geolocational data 

Course Overview

This class covers a wide range of advanced topics in Revit Architecture, continuing to build on the concepts introduced in the Revit Architecture Fundamentals course. Students will learn about worksets, advanced schedules, creating families of custom components, phasing, design options, and construction administration. Both imperial and metric hands-on exercises represent real-world design scenarios.

Course Duration

1+ Day (Length depends on scope)

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

It is recommended that the student has attended the Revit Architecture Essentials class or have equivalent experience.

Key Topics

• TBD

Course Overview

This course focuses on managing projects, creating and maintaining standards, advanced features, and configuration options.

Course Duration

1+ Day (Length depends on scope)

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic computer skills and a general understanding of Revit.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Template Creation
• Template Maintenance
• Annotation Creation and Modification
• Line Style Creation
• View Template Creation and Modification
• Browser Organization

Course Overview

This course emphasizes attaining a thorough comprehension of the benefits offered by the Autodesk Construction Cloud. It also involves creating a standardized collaboration process applicable to new and ongoing projects, ensuring a smooth collaborative experience with companies and clients.

Course Duration

~4 Hours

Price

$800

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic computer skills, a general understanding of file management, and Revit Work Sharing.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) HUB Set Up 
• ACC User Administration 
• ACC Project Creation and Administration 
  • Project Permissions 
• Folder Permissions 
• Design Collaboration Set Up 
  • 3 Methods of Design Collaboration 

Course Overview

Course Duration

Price

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Typically-Covered Key Topics

Course Overview

This scoped class covers items necessary for a typical Autodesk Inventor designer. Specific topics can be customized for users’ workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 5 Days

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® is recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Understanding the Autodesk Inventor software interface 
• Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches 
• Creating and editing the solid base 3D feature from a sketch 
• Creating and editing secondary solid features that are sketched and placed 
• Creating equations and working with parameters 
• Manipulating the display of components in an assembly
• Resolving feature failures 
• Duplicating geometry in the model 
• Placing and constraining/connecting parts in assemblies 
• Manipulating the display of components in an assembly 
• Obtaining model measurements and property information 
• Creating Presentation files (Exploded views) 
• Modifying and analyzing the components in an assembly 
• Simulating motion in an assembly 
• Creating parts and features in assemblies 
• Creating and editing an assembly Bill of Materials 
• Working with projects 
• Creating and annotating drawings and views 
• Customizing the Autodesk Inventor environment 

Course Overview

This scoped class will cover items necessary for advanced applications of Autodesk Inventor for Part Modeling. Specific topics can be customized for the user’s workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 2 Days

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Students should have completed the Autodesk Inventor Essentials course or thoroughly understand Inventor parametric part and assembly design. A working knowledge of mechanical parts and assembly design is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® is recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Advanced model appearance options 
• Multi-body part modeling 
• 2D and 3D sketching techniques 
• Advanced geometry creation tools (work features, area lofts, sweeps, and coils) 
• Analysis tools 
• Creating and editing basic surfaces, importing surfaces, and surface repair tools 
• iFeatures and iParts 
• Importing/exporting data and making edits to imported data 
• Emboss and decal features 
• Advanced Drawing tools (iPart tables, surfaces in drawing views, and custom sketched symbols) 
• Adding notes with the Engineers Notebook 

Course Overview

This scoped class will cover items necessary for advanced applications of Autodesk Inventor for Assembly Modeling. Specific topics can be customized for the user’s workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 3 Days

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Students should have completed the Inventor Essentials course or have an equivalent understanding of Inventor parametric part and assembly design. Knowledge of parametric solid modeling concepts or mechanical engineering experience is a plus.  A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® is recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using either Motion and Transitional Constraints. 
• Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and its components. 
• Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. 
• Creating Positional Representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. 
• Using Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools to create a part model that represents an overall assembly. 
• Creating Level of Detail Representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times, and substituting models. 
• Using the Design Accelerator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. 
• Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. 
• Using iMates and iAssemblies to work efficiently with assemblies. 
• Using the Frame Generator to create members in a structural frame. 
• Using the Frame Generator to create members in a structural frame. 
• Using pattern, mirror, and copy techniques to duplicate components in an assembly. 
• Working with weldments. 
• Link and drive parameters to and from a spreadsheet. You also learn to custom format and create expressions in a parameter. 

Course Overview

This course covers the fundamental principles of sheet metal design using Autodesk® Inventor™. Students learn how to create and manage sheet metal designs using basic sheet metal concepts and techniques and build on them to include complex modeling practices for forming sheet metal parts, assemblies, and drawings. Specific topics can be customized for the user’s workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 2 Days

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Students should have completed Autodesk Inventor Essentials course or have an equivalent understanding of the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments. A working knowledge of parametric solid modeling concepts and design or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows®.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

Course Overview

This scoped class will cover items necessary for using Autodesk Vault. Specific topics can be customized for the user’s workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 3 Days

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

No previous CAD experience is necessary. Drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® is recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to Autodesk Vault features 
• Basic Vault tasks
• Working with Vault and Autodesk Inventor 
• Working with Vault and AutoCAD 
• Working with Vault and AutoCAD Electrical 
• Working with Vault and AutoCAD Mechanical 
• Working with Vault and AutoCAD Civil 3D 
• Common Vault tasks 
• Organizing and populating a Vault 
• Managing Vault 

Course Overview

This scoped class will cover items necessary for managing Inventor data in Autodesk Vault. Specific topics can be customized for the user’s workflow per discovery discussion with the attendee or attendee’s representative.

Course Duration

Typically 1 Day

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® is recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to Autodesk Vault Features
• Vault Workflow
• Using the Autodesk Vault software
• Organizing Autodesk Inventor, Project, and Library Files in the Vault
• Searching the Vault
• Working with non-CAD Files in the Vault
• Working with Inventor Files in the Vault
• Customizing the User Interface
• File Management and Reusing Design Data

Course Overview

This class is a custom offering. We will customize the topics and timeframe to meet your organization’s needs. Some typical topics requested include creating and using Dynamic Blocks and advanced techniques to use annotative objects effectively. Other topics include advanced paper space techniques, extraction of attributes, creating tables, and customizing the tool palettes and CUI files.

Course Duration

TBD

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Advanced experience using AutoCAD

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Block Attributes creation and extraction
• Advanced paper space techniques
• Creation and use of Dynamic Blocks
• Block organization methods
• Fixing bloated drawings and creating standards 

Course Overview

Students will discuss with the instructor the expectations of Survey-specific Civil 3D training required for this course. This discussion will determine which topics from a Survey-specific perspective are required and which topics from the TPM Civil 3D Fundamentals course are required. After the discussion, the course length will be determined.

Course Duration

TBD

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic AutoCAD skills and an understanding of Surveying concepts are recommended.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to the Interface 
• Connecting to GIS data 
• Point Styles and Description Keys 
• Importing Points 
• Coordinate Transforms 
• Creating and Editing Points & Point Groups 
• Automated linework generated by .txt file
• Survey Networks
• Survey Least Square analysis
• Traverses and their adjustments
• Traverse Loop and Closed Connection Loop adjustments
• Sites & Parcels
• Plan Production

Course Overview

Civil 3D supports various Civil Engineering tasks and creates intelligent relationships between objects. This course is recommended for engineers, designers, and draftspersons required to create and analyze site grading plans. Upon completing the course, students will have the knowledge to create design contours for building pads, parking lots, ponds, and roadways from grading elements and corridors.

Course Duration

TBD

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic Civil 3D and AutoCAD skills and a basic understanding of Civil Engineering.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to Grading
• Sharing Surfaces
• Grading a Parking Lot
• Grading a Building Pad
• Grading a Pond
• Grading diversions and ditches
• Grading a Retaining wall
• Grading a Road
• Combining Surfaces
• Grading objects
• Surface clean-up
• Grading Intersections 

Course Overview

Civil 3D supports various Civil Engineering tasks, including vehicle routing and parking lot design. This course is recommended for engineers, designers, and draftspersons required to create and analyze vehicle routing. Upon completing the course, students will have the knowledge to create designed vehicle routes and the throughways and infrastructure associated with those routes. Items include parking lots, driveways, and roundabouts.

Course Duration

TBD

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

Basic Civil 3D and AutoCAD skills and a basic understanding of Civil Engineering and vehicle tracking plugin installed.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to Vehicle Tracking 
• Drawing Settings 
• Swept Paths 
• Parking Lot Design
• Roundabouts
• Roundabout explorer
• Adding Roundabouts
• Editing Roundabouts
• Design Checks
• Animate Design 

Course Overview

This course covers the fundamentals of Infraworks while emphasizing how the software works independently and with Civil 3D. Upon completing the course, students will have the knowledge to create and analyze a 3D model in an interface their clients easily understand. This course is recommended for architects, engineers, and designers responsible for preliminary design and site analysis.

Course Duration

TBD

Price

TBD

Prerequisites for Enrollment

A fundamental understanding and knowledge of civil engineering terminology and Infraworks installed.

Typically-Covered Key Topics

• Introduction to the Interface
• Creating models and configuring GIS data
• Analyzing the 3D Model to determine the best site location
• Creating and analyzing Roads and Bridges
• Creating and analyzing Utilities
• Collaboration with Revit and Civil 3D
• Using Views and Storyboard to tell the story