Virtual Design & Construction Institute
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VDCI offers career-focused software training in 2D drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). We are committed to providing our students with the best training, tools, and resources to prepare them for a career in the design and construction industry. Our courses are approved by Autodesk, Adobe, Trimble, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for eLearning.
293 classes with availability
Project Management Level I Online (Self-Paced)
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Gain an understanding of the strategies, methods, and terminology used in project management. Build practical knowledge of the five stages of the project lifecycle with a focus on Initiation and Planning, and learn about the skills and responsibilities that define a successful Project Manager.
Beginner
All ages
Digital Marketing Strategy & Web Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to build an effective digital marketing strategy and optimize your business website to reach the right audience. This accelerated course covers defining goals and target customers, improving your site for conversions, and developing a clear value proposition that supports growth.
All levels
All ages
Grammar Essentials Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Strengthen your business writing with this comprehensive look at grammar essentials. From catching common mistakes to choosing the right word forms and writing for different audiences, you'll walk away with the skills and confidence to edit your own work effectively.
All levels
All ages
Email Marketing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Explore the essentials of email marketing, from growing a high-quality subscriber list to creating engaging email designs, and learn how to optimize campaigns for stronger results. This self-paced course equips you with practical strategies and knowledge to succeed in the competitive email market...
All levels
All ages
Effective Business Writing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Take your business communication to the next level with this comprehensive writing course. You'll learn to craft effective emails, make announcements, deliver bad news with tact, write polished formal letters, and build persuasive proposals that get results.
All levels
All ages
YouTube Marketing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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In this self-paced course, learn how to use YouTube as a core channel within your social media marketing strategy and build a content plan that supports business goals. You will work through the full video marketing process, including setting up and managing a channel, creating and editing videos...
All levels
All ages
Construction Management II (Self-Paced)
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In the second part of the Construction Management Fundamentals course series, you'll pick up cost estimating and scheduling concepts, earthwork estimating, and contracts.
Intermediate
18 and older
Fire Protection, Startup/Testing & Closeout (Self-Paced)
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Cover details across fire suppression systems, life-safety requirements, putting in elevators, commissioning of the building, the certificate of occupancy, and closing out the project.
All levels
18 and older
The Building Enclosure (Self-Paced)
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Learn the building envelope, cold-formed steel stud systems, cladding systems, curtain walls, roofing systems, plus glass window systems. Learn how the building envelope keeps water out and holds temperature and humidity in check.
All levels
18 and older
The Building Structure (Self-Paced)
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Gain insight into the cranes used, designing a building structure, the structural systems, and how building load is analyzed and folded into the design. Get an in-depth look at cast-in-place and precast concrete and structural steel.
All levels
18 and older
Interiors and Finish Site Work (Self-Paced)
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Cover wall types, interior partitions, drywall and its finishes, plus the sequencing of construction. See how construction sequences move through curbs, asphalt paving, and landscaping.
All levels
18 and older
Site Utilities, Earthwork & Foundation (Self-Paced)
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Get insight into the roles played by the design and construction team. Learn how the site is prepared, the types of equipment put to work, different soil conditions, and why various building foundations come into play.
All levels
18 and older
Blueprint Reading for Residential Construction (Self-Paced)
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Start right at the beginning. Learn insight from a licensed architect about drawing types, scale, and the relationships between drawings. You'll learn how to read and grasp how a set of blueprint construction drawings comes together. The course materials are drawn from real-world projects.
All levels
18 and older
Curso de Lectura de Planos de Construcción Residencial (Self-Paced)
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Aprende a leer e interpretar planos de construcción residencial desarrollados en Estados Unidos. “Blueprint” es el nombre histórico que se utiliza para referirse a los documentos de construcción que guían la ejecución de una vivienda. En este Curso de Lectura de Planos de Construcción Residencial, impartido por un arquitecto con licencia, comenzarás desde los fundamentos: tipos de planos, uso de la escala, organización de los dibujos...
All levels
All ages
Microsoft Project Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get to grips with Microsoft Project in this beginner course for PC users, where you'll learn to manage projects more efficiently, track costs, allocate resources, and brush up on essential project management concepts. You'll come away with a solid grasp of the core features and functions of Micro...
Beginner
All ages
Advanced Business Writing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Take your business writing further by mastering the skills needed to plan, format, and produce complex, multi-page documents that get results. You'll dig into outlining and formatting techniques across a variety of document types, including schedules, proposals, project plans, and contracts, all ...
Advanced
All ages
Excel Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Join our beginner Excel workshop to master the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, creating graphs, formatting, and printing. This course is designed for individuals with limited experience who want to enhance their skills and build proficiency in Excel.
Beginner
All ages
AI for Workplace Productivity with Microsoft Copilot Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot and its integration with Microsoft 365 apps such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive to work more efficiently, save time, and enhance both creativity and professionalism.
All levels
All ages
PowerPoint Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get to grips with PowerPoint fundamentals in this beginner-friendly course. You'll build compelling presentations using text, graphics, shapes, and transitions, picking up the skills you need to present with confidence. Whether you're just getting started or coming back to refresh your knowledge,...
Beginner
All ages
Outlook Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get the most out of Outlook for everyday work tasks while working toward your Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate certification. You'll learn how to automate your email, handle a busy inbox, manage your schedule, and keep your contacts in order, picking up practical skills that'll make...
All levels
All ages
