CAD Training Courses

The Revit Fundamentals for Structure course introduces users to the concepts and methods of structural BIM modelling in Revit. The guide provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of modelling and explores the key features of the structural BIM model.

The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Template and family creation and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. Students learn how to modify families and to create them from scratch, and also to structure a template so that it is on a professional level.

This course covers advanced tools of Revit MEP, including services co-ordination, Working within a team, phasing, design options and advanced content creation. Delegates are taught the advanced concepts of Building Information Modelling and the advanced tools for parametric MEP design and documentation.

The Autodesk Revit Architecture Essential course teaches you to create a 3D architectural model, including walls, doors, windows, components, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs. This includes how to navigate the user interface and use the basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools. The final part of the course focuses on creating construction documents.

This course is intended to introduce users to the software’s user interface and the basic HVAC, electrical, and piping/plumbing components that make the Autodesk Revit software a powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. The guide will also familiarise users with the tools required to create, document, and print the parametric model.

This course covers many of the advanced features of the entire Revit platform. The aim is to enable students who have a basic knowledge of Revit to increase their productivity while working with other people on a team, either in the same firm or other firms, and while working with Autodesk Revit files or other CAD files.

Automation and basic programming principals are introduced. Dynamo graphs are explained by example, using native nodes. Methods of searching for existing graphs, interacting with the programming community and asking for help is shown. Packages are explained, and package nodes are opened to demonstrate how to learn programming by looking at what experts have already done.

The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Revit Collaboration and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. The topics covered aid the modeller to interact with others within a collaborative BIM environment.

This course covers advanced tools of Revit Structure, from sharing your project through to advanced content creation. Delegates are taught the advanced concepts of Structural Building Information Modelling and the advanced tools for parametric building design, documentation and basic structural analysis. We also look at links with Autodesk Structural Detailing and Robot Structural Analysis.

This course will allow you to acquire the knowledge needed to design routed elements, including tubing, piping, and flexible hose. These specific tools help to incorporate tube and pipe runs into digital prototypes by providing rules-based routing tools that select correct fittings and standards of pipe segment length.

With specific tools to incorporate cable and harness into digital prototypes, the Autodesk Inventor Cable and Harness Design software enables you to calculate accurate path lengths, avoid small-radius bends, and help ensure that electrical components fit into the mechanical assembly before manufacturing.

The Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Design course introduces the concepts and techniques of sheet metal modelling with the Autodesk Inventor software.  The structure of the guide follows the typical stages of using the Autodesk Inventor software. That is, to create and edit sheet metal parts, generate flat patterns, and document the designs in drawings.

Learn how iLogic functionality furthers the use of parameters in a model by adding an additional layer of intelligence. By setting criteria in the form of established rules, you learn how to capture design intent, enabling you to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly, and drawing files.

You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.

The Inventor Advanced course is filled with the tips and techniques learned by the experts who spent years using, researching, and discussing the tools in Autodesk Inventor. You’ll learn the capabilities of the software, how to tackle your design challenges in the future, and an abundance of time-saving tricks.

The Inventor Advanced Part Modelling course is designed to help users refine their skills in creating complex and highly detailed 3D models using Autodesk Inventor. This course covers a wide range of advanced modelling techniques, starting with model appearance customisation to enhance visual representation. You’ll dive into advanced sketching and modelling tools, multi-body part modelling, and the use of advanced work features to build intricate and precise designs. Learn to create complex shapes using advanced lofts, sweeps, and coils, and explore generative shape design techniques to optimise form and function. Gained expertise in surfacing tools, including additional surface options for refining and repairing geometry. The course also introduces part model states and iParts for efficient model variation management. Additionally, you’ll learn how to import and work with external CAD data, analyse models for accuracy and performance, and apply emboss and decal features to enhance the final design. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to confidently tackle advanced part modelling challenges, improving both design efficiency and overall product quality.

This advanced Autodesk Inventor course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to master complex assembly modelling techniques and tools. You’ll explore advanced assembly workflows, including top-down design, derived components, multi-body part modelling, and layout design while learning to manage associative links and adaptive parts. The course delves into iMates, position representations, model simplifications, assembly model states, and iAssemblies for enhanced design control and performance. You’ll also gain expertise in advanced file management, design accelerators, frame generation, and assembly duplication options. Additionally, the course covers Inventor Studio for creating professional visuals and animations, as well as working with weldments to support manufacturing processes. Perfect for advanced users, this course will empower you to create smarter, more efficient designs for complex engineering challenges. 

The Inventor Essentials course provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy using Autodesk Inventor as your design tool. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.

Study the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for analysing designs, creating FEA simulations and creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms. Learn how to analyse parts and assemblies, perform parametric design studies, and use modal analysis. Learn how to validate digital prototypes by simulating the operation of mechanisms and motorised assemblies. 

The Inventor Nastran software is a finite element analysis (FEA) tool that is embedded directly in the Autodesk Inventor software as an Add-In. It is powered by the Autodesk Nastran solver and offers simulation capabilities specifically tailored for designers and analysts as a tool for predicting the physical behavior of parts or assemblies under various boundary conditions.

The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of BIM and introduces some key features that help to set up a more advanced workflow. The student gains an understanding of the BIM workflow and the implications of applied standards to the models and their use within the BIM process.

3DS Max Essentials explores the creation of 3D objects and how to bring in objects from other software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor and Civil 3D. Additionally, it teaches you to prepare the scenes for renderings by adding materials, lights, and cameras.

SketchUp All-in-One covers the basics of visualising architectural spaces in three dimensions. The interplay of light, colour, space and form makes exciting spaces function successfully. On day 2 and 3 the course goes beyond the basics to explore the complex features and tools that design professional’s use. You’ll get numerous step-by-step tutorials for solving common (and not so common) design problems, with detailed colour graphics to guide your way and discussions that explain additional ways to complete a task. 

The Navisworks Essentials course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Navisworks and introduces some key features that help with a more advanced workflow. The user learns how to manipulate models from a variety of different software to achieve the desired results.

This course provides a practical introduction to Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional, guiding trainees through the complete workflow from project setup to final design. The first day focuses on setting up the project environment, building and refining the structural model, and performing analysis. On the second day, attention shifts to the design of structural elements, including steel members and connections, timber components, and concrete elements. The course also highlights the integration between Robot Structural Analysis and Autodesk Revit, supporting a streamlined BIM workflow.

You will begin by learning the user interface, basic 3D viewing tools, and the standard AutoCAD® tools that are routinely used. Specific Autodesk Advance Steel objects, including structural columns, beams, bracing, plates, bolts, anchors, welds, and additional 3D objects are also covered. You will learn about the powerful model verification tools, and you will learn to edit and generate all the required documentation files that enable your design to communicate the final design accurately and effectively.

The Maya Essentials course focusses on 3D modelling, scripting, animation, character animation, dynamics (simulations), rendering, Paint effects, digital painting, and compositing. Classes provide you with the essential skills needed to successfully use Autodesk Maya 3D Animation and Visual Effects software. It’s a perfect start for those with little or no experience in this 3D package.

The course provides you with a fundamental knowledge of the accelerated design process that uses data-rich 3D models with high-end visualisations. This enables you to create, evaluate, and better communicate 3D site plan proposals for faster approvals. 

This course covers the essential core topics for working with the Lumion software.  You will learn the basic tools for navigating, importing models and adding materials and lighting. Then adding content and context to your model. Finally creating presentations of your design.