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
AutoCAD Construction Documents I (Self-Paced)
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Build titleblock drawings from scratch. Then draw a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan, and building elevations for a large one-story residence we'll keep building in AutoCAD Construction Documents II.
Beginner
18 and older
BIM Construction Documents I (Self-Paced)
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This online Revit course is the first of two Construction Document courses, putting the Revit Architecture tools to work. You'll model an existing single-story commercial building (pulling in AutoCAD drawings as a base) and also build a site model. You'll keep picking up Revit when you build the model for a significant two-story expansion to that first building. The project scenario mirrors projects currently being handled by AEC teams running Revit in their offices.
Beginner
18 and older
BIM Detailing (Self-Paced)
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Professionals need a clear handle on the importance of graphic clarity across multi-scale detail drawings presented on a single construction document sheet. The class zeroes in on strengthening these skills and gives participants strong practice in reaching them.
All levels
18 and older
BIM Project Management (Self-Paced)
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Get plenty of relevant project management skills so you can collaborate with team members, streamline workflow, and manage a BIM project to successfully meet the project team's expectations.
All levels
18 and older
Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Gain a thorough understanding of blueprint reading and construction cost estimating so you can confidently navigate both residential and commercial projects. You'll learn to interpret construction documents and develop cost estimates for everything from single-family homes to mixed-use commercial buildings.
All levels
18 and older
Blueprint Reading Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The Blueprint Reading Fundamentals Course Online bundles two courses that grow your blueprint reading skills.
All levels
18 and older
CAD and Project Management (Self-Paced)
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The course covers many of the skills you need as a CAD and Project Manager. Learn best-practice project management. Learn managing and organizing office and project drawings.
All levels
18 and older
CAD Detailing (Self-Paced)
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Put together detail drawings. Learn the two dominant CAD standards AEC firms put to work, building detail drawings from scratch and by referencing and clipping information from other drawings. Learn drawing standards and how to organize your details.
All levels
18 and older
Civil 3D Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
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Get the technology know-how and workflows you need to successfully shape and refurbish public sites and infrastructure systems through AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
All levels
18 and older
Civil 3D Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn Civil 3D through hands-on training and prep for certification. The thorough bundle covers surveying, transportation design, and land development, handing you the skills to thrive in infrastructure design.
All levels
18 and older
Construction Estimating Certification Course Online
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Build hands-on practice with modern construction estimating as you pick up how to interpret plans, run accurate quantity takeoffs, and put digital tools to work across the industry. The training grows practical skills for analyzing costs, organizing data, and backing real-world preconstruction workflows. Strengthen your ability to produce reliable estimates and confidently contribute to project planning from day one.
All levels
18 and older
AI Workflows for AEC Professionals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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AI for AEC Professionals is a project-based online course designed to take your AI skills well beyond the basics. This course guides you through the full construction project lifecycle, teaching you how to build real automation tools using Large Language Models, generative design algorithms, and Python-based scripting. You'll work through practical challenges at every stage of a project, from site feasibility and schematic design through construction...
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All ages
Blueprint Reading Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This program teaches you how to read and interpret construction blueprints across every major discipline. You start with residential drawings and the fundamentals of how a full set of construction documents fits together, then move into mixed-use commercial projects like hotels, retail spaces, and parking structures. From there you dig into the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that bring a building to life, and finish with the structural...
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All ages
Commercial Blueprint Reading Certificate (Self-Paced)
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This certificate brings together everything you need to confidently read and understand commercial construction drawings. You’ll start with the fundamentals of architectural blueprints, learning how to navigate full drawing sets for projects like office buildings, retail spaces, and hospitality developments. From there, you’ll move into Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing plans, gaining clarity on how HVAC systems, electrical layouts, and plumbing...
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Intro to SOLIDWORKS Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn the essentials of 3D modeling and design at your own pace by completing a full playground set design in this beginner SOLIDWORKS course. You’ll work through the core tools and workflows of SOLIDWORKS, including part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings, building a strong foundation for more advanced design projects. The self-paced format lets you develop skills gradually while gaining confidence in creating and communicating your...
Beginner
All ages
Curso de Lectura de Planos de Construcción (Self-Paced)
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Aprende a leer e interpretar planos de construcción residencial y comercial desarrollados en Estados Unidos con este curso en línea impartido por un arquitecto con licencia. Diseñado como un curso introductorio, te guía paso a paso desde los conceptos fundamentales, como los tipos de dibujos, las escalas y los símbolos, hasta una comprensión completa de cómo se relacionan los documentos de construcción, también conocidos como blueprints,...
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OAD: Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design (Self-Paced)
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Across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, demand is steadily increasing for professionals who know how to use and integrate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies. The programs at the Virtual Design & Construction Institute (VDCI) are built to prepare students for these high-demand roles through expert instruction, a hands-on and industry-focused curriculum, and practical,...
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Revit & Twinmotion Interior Rendering Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course introduces the real-time rendering workflow between Autodesk Revit and Epic Games’ Twinmotion, with a focus on creating photorealistic interior renderings. You’ll learn how to link Revit models to Twinmotion, apply materials and lighting, and populate scenes with furniture to turn technical models into high-quality visualizations. By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully rendered interior scene that’s ready to present or...
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SOLIDWORKS CSWA Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This comprehensive course takes you from the basics of 3D design through intermediate mechanical modeling, assemblies, and professional engineering documentation. You'll work through real-world design challenges while building the skills needed to confidently prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification exam. By the end, you'll have a portfolio filled with industry-relevant projects and the confidence to step into design and engineering...
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AI for Marketing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Operate Claude, GPT, Gemini, Firefly, Midjourney, and Imagen for professional marketing work, with prompt engineering, brand voice systems, and licensing knowledge.
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All ages
