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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.
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AutoCAD & Revit Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This online certification course helps you build practical, job-ready skills in both AutoCAD and Revit while preparing you for Autodesk certification exams. You’ll learn how these tools are used together in professional architectural workflows, starting with the fundamentals and moving into more advanced techniques for creating accurate, industry-standard construction documents through various lessons and projects. Students will develop AutoCAD...
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Autodesk Forma: Site Design & Building Design + Board Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Before a single sheet is drafted in Revit or AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma lets you test, measure, and defend design decisions in minutes rather than weeks. You'll go from a blank canvas to a completed design proposal, working across two real-world sites: a commercial office in Boulder, Colorado and a mixed-use development in San Francisco, California. Inside the Forma Site Design and Building Design workspaces, you'll master the concept layout phase...
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BIM Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Build a strong foundation in BIM at your own pace with this five-course Revit Architecture certification series. You’ll work through BIM fundamentals and intermediate concepts while creating 3D architectural models that automatically generate 2D drawings such as floor plans and elevations for construction projects. The self-paced format lets you develop professional Revit workflows on your schedule while preparing for the Autodesk Certification...
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Color Theory for Interior Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course offers a comprehensive foundation in color theory, blending the science and art of color to help designers create visually compelling and inclusive projects. Students will explore how light, vision, and materials influence perception, while mastering practical applications like the color wheel, palette building, and color systems for both digital and physical environments. Students will also build practical color theory skills by exploring...
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AI Construction Estimating with Togal.AI Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Master AI-powered construction takeoff and become a faster, more efficient estimator. Construction estimating is changing fast, and the firms winning more bids are the ones using AI. In this hands-on online course, you'll learn how to use Togal.AI, the industry-leading AI takeoff and estimating platform, to turn hours of manual quantity takeoff into minutes of guided, accurate work. Whether you're a new estimator, a seasoned preconstruction pro,...
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Fusion Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Take your Autodesk Fusion skills to the next level with this self-paced, project-based course focused on real-world product design. You’ll work through a complete design challenge by creating a custom trim tool kit for auto mechanics, building advanced skills in surfacing, plastics tools, and multi-part assemblies. Along the way, you’ll apply professional workflows that mirror real manufacturing and product design scenarios. By the end of the...
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Interior Design Software Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn the skills to create, visualize, and present stunning interior design projects using industry-leading tools like Revit and Twinmotion. From foundational Revit modeling to advanced rendering and animation techniques, this course package provides everything you need to confidently design and showcase professional interior spaces. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your expertise, you'll be able to elevate your interior design capabilities....
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Intermediate Fusion Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Take your Autodesk Fusion skills to the next level with this self-paced, project-based course built around a real-world design challenge. You’ll design a custom trim tool kit for auto mechanics while developing advanced modeling skills, including surfacing, plastics tools, and multi-part assemblies. The self-paced format allows you to work through each phase of the project on your own schedule while following professional design workflows. By...
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Intermediate SOLIDWORKS Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Develop advanced SOLIDWORKS capabilities in this in-depth course focused on complex part modeling, assemblies, and professional drawing production. Designed for users who already understand the fundamentals, the course emphasizes industry-standard workflows and specialized tools, including sheet metal, weldments, and advanced solid modeling. As the curriculum progresses, you will move beyond basic components to designing and documenting fully realized...
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Interior Lighting Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course provides a foundational understanding of lighting design principles and the technical standards governing residential and commercial lighting systems. Students will explore core concepts of lighting theory while gaining practical skills to design solutions that are both functional and visually appealing. Through hands-on projects, learners will develop the ability to integrate aesthetic considerations with regulatory requirements, preparing...
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Interior Design Materials and Finishes Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This Materials and Finishes course provides a structured, in-depth exploration of the materials used in professional interior design practice. Students examine concrete, masonry, stone, glass, ceramics, plaster, gypsum, wood, millwork, metals, synthetics, and acoustic systems, learning how each material performs, ages, and interacts within interior environments. Emphasis is placed on material properties, fabrication methods, detailing, sustainability,...
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MEP Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The MEP Course Online combines two essential courses to provide a complete introduction to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and blueprint interpretation. This package is designed for students and professionals who want to understand how building systems function and how those systems are documented in construction drawings. You will study HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and AV-Tel-Data systems, including thermal comfort, indoor air...
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Residential Interior Design Certificate Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn interior design from the ground up across ten courses covering color, lighting, materials, textiles, furniture, space planning, drafting, and sustainable design. You'll build the skills to plan, document, and present interiors for both homes and commercial spaces, with training aligned to the RIDQC exam.
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Revit for Residential Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course takes students with basic Revit skills through hands-on modeling of a complete two-story single-family home, from initial setup to final deliverables. The curriculum walks through building the full structure, adding documentation, and producing outputs, making this course perfect for CAD users stepping into BIM applications for their residential projects. Students will strengthen their core Revit skills by setting up projects, modeling...
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Revit for Interior Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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If you’re an interior designer looking to add more precision and polish to your work, this Revit for Interior Design course is built with you in mind. Revit goes beyond simple drafting, giving you a powerful way to blend creativity with technical accuracy, from detailed layouts to immersive 3D visuals. Through clear, step-by-step lessons, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to create presentation-ready floor plans,...
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Revit & Twinmotion Exterior Rendering Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This advanced Twinmotion course builds on foundational skills to focus on exterior rendering and animation for architectural visualization. Students will learn to link Revit building models with 3D site context, unify them with materials, landscaping, and lighting, and produce polished exterior renderings suited for client presentations, city approvals, and marketing. The course covers everything from Revit model preparation and site integration...
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SOLIDWORKS CSWP Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This comprehensive course takes you from the basics of 3D design all the way through advanced mechanical modeling, motion studies, design analysis, and professional engineering documentation. Across three levels of training, you'll work through real-world design challenges while building the skills needed to confidently prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Professional Certification (CSWP) exam. By the end, you'll have a portfolio filled with industry-relevant...
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AI for the Workplace with Claude (Self-Paced)
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This hands-on course covers everything you need to put Claude to work in your job. Over two days, you'll go from the basics of prompting to building a fully operational AI system with Projects, Plugins, automations, and desktop tools, all using your own work files as the foundation.
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Using AI to Prepare for Difficult Conversations Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Created in collaboration with ADR Vantage, Inc., this course equips you with the skills to use Claude and other free AI tools as a personal preparation coach for planning and navigating difficult conversations with confidence.
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AI for Entrepreneurs & Business Startups Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Create a personalized Claude-powered business system that helps you research, write, plan, and operate more effectively across every stage of launching and growing your startup.
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