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
Intermediate Civil 3D: Surveying and Mapping (Self-Paced)
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Through the course, you'll grow at home with survey and COGO points, point marker plus label styles, point groups, linework code sets, figure prefix databases, survey imports, parcels, sites, parcel labels, TIN surfaces, surface labels, and surface analysis.
Intermediate
18 and older
Intermediate Civil 3D: Transportation Design (Self-Paced)
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Through the course, you'll grow at home with alignments, surface profiles, design profiles plus view windows, assemblies, corridors, intersections, sample lines, cross sections, and 3D visualization.
Intermediate
18 and older
Intermediate Revit (Self-Paced)
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Learn more advanced methods for documenting a project. Topics cover scheduling building components, putting the family editor to work to put together 2D and 3D components, sharpening graphics, and building an abbreviated set of construction documents.
Intermediate
18 and older
Revit Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The Revit Fundamentals Course bundles two courses that build out your skills with Revit Architecture and its role in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Beginner
18 and older
Revit Mechanical (Self-Paced)
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Centered on Revit MEP Mechanical, this course covers laying out and running mechanical systems inside a building model.
All levels
18 and older
Revit Structure II (Self-Paced)
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Keep going on the structural project kicked off in Revit Structure I. You'll update the Revit Structure model, add annotations, set up detail sheets, put together framing elevations, and finish a complete set of structural construction documents.
Intermediate
18 and older
Construction Professional Course (Self-Paced)
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The Construction Professional Course is a thorough, self-paced training program that gives students key technical, management, and leadership skills needed to thrive in the construction industry. Covering topics from blueprint reading and cost estimating to project management and site coordination, the course prepares individuals for a wide range of roles in construction, finishing with a nationally recognized certification.
Advanced
18 and older
Interior Design for Commercial (Self-Paced)
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The Interior Design for Commercial course is a self-paced program that gives students the skills to design functional, visually compelling commercial spaces through tools like Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Covering everything from blueprint reading and BIM workflows to advanced 3D modeling and presentation methods, the course prepares students to put together professional designs for various commercial sectors, finishing with a verified digital certificate.
All levels
18 and older
Interior Design for Residential (Self-Paced)
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The Interior Design for Residential course is a self-paced program built to teach students how to put together functional, visually appealing residential spaces through industry-standard software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Across hands-on projects and expert guidance, students will grow skills in blueprint reading, 3D modeling, space planning, and professional presentations, finishing with a verified digital certificate.
All levels
18 and older
Interior Design Professional Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn the craft of interior design for both residential and commercial spaces through a program that blends creativity and technical expertise. Learn how to put together detailed floor plans, 3D models, and polished presentations using tools like AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Build versatile skills that shape functional, visually striking environments.
All levels
18 and older
BIM Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
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Take a deep dive into Building Information Modeling (BIM) by picking up the technical know-how and workflows behind Revit Architecture, the industry-standard tool used to author 3D models for commercial building projects.
All levels
18 and older
BIM Construction Documents II (Self-Paced)
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You'll put together construction documents for the commercial building and site built in BIM Construction Documents I. You'll put together the sheet drawings and add keynotes, detail drawings, and schedules.
Intermediate
18 and older
BIM Construction Documents III (Self-Paced)
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You'll put together construction documents for the commercial building and site. You'll put together the sheet drawings and add keynotes, detail drawings, and schedules.
Advanced
18 and older
CAD Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
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Get comfortable with 2D drafting in AutoCAD and round out your toolkit through specialized programs such as Revit and SketchUp. The track gets you ready for a strong career in construction design through real applications and project-based work.
All levels
18 and older
CAD/BIM Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
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Become an expert at putting together construction documents and 3D models using AutoCAD (Computer-Aided Design) and Revit Architecture (Building Information Modeling), the leading design software platforms used across the AEC Industry.
All levels
18 and older
Intro to Fusion Course Online
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Learn the process of building detailed 3D product models and assembling multiple components through Autodesk Fusion. Across the course, you'll pick up how to model, render, and document your designs effectively for both manufacturing and presentation.
Beginner
18 and older
3D Modeling in AutoCAD Course Online (Self-Paced)
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AutoCAD is one of the most powerful tools available for building detailed, precise 3D models, and this course shows you how to get the most out of it. You'll work with a wide range of tools and features to create complex 3D shapes, add intricate details, and manipulate models by rotating, scaling, and moving individual components, all while applying colors, textures, and lighting effects that bring your designs to life. This course is built for...
All levels
All ages
Advanced SOLIDWORKS Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Master complex 3D design by building a fully featured off road vehicle in this advanced SOLIDWORKS modeling course. Through structured, project based lessons, you’ll strengthen troubleshooting skills, practice certification level part creation, and bring mechanical assemblies to life using universal, CAM, gear, and spring mates. Along the way, you’ll work with motion studies, camera driven animations, and powerful built in analysis tools including...
Advanced
All ages
Architectural Drafting and Graphics Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course offers a comprehensive introduction to architectural and interior drafting, covering the principles, tools, conventions, and professional standards used to communicate design intent through technical drawings. Students will develop a foundational understanding of drafting as a precise visual language used across architecture, interior design, and construction industries. Beginning with the purpose and history of drafting, the course...
All levels
All ages
AutoCAD for Interior Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This hands-on online course teaches you essential AutoCAD tools to transform both residential and commercial interior spaces. The curriculum helps students gain practical experience in real-world projects, including kitchen and bath design, egress plans, and furnishings layouts. Perfect for interior designers, furniture dealers, and property managers, this course equips you with the in-demand AutoCAD expertise to elevate your career and manage spaces...
All levels
All ages
