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.
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AutoCAD/Civil 3D Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get comfortable with intermediate-level Civil 3D and ready yourself for the Autodesk Civil 3D Certification exam through hands-on, real-world training in construction document preparation and civil engineering design.
All levels
18 and older
Revit Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Grow expertise in Revit Architecture and prep for the Autodesk Certified User Exam in Revit through this thorough course bundle. From beginner to advanced, you'll lock in the skills to build 3D models and detailed construction documents using Revit.
Beginner
18 and older
Revit MEP Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Build fundamental skils in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems design and integration through Revit MEP. The bundle preps students for the Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Mechanical Design while offering hands-on experience in building systems coordination.
Beginner
18 and older
Revit Structure Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get comfortable with Revit Structure so you can produce detailed 3D structural models and weave them right into the BIM workflow. The bundle preps you for the Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design and lays a strong base in structural engineering design.
All levels
18 and older
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 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 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 Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Gain a thorough understanding of the building construction process, from initial site work to final system installations. Learn the essential skills to navigate every phase of construction and prepare for careers in the construction industry.
Beginner
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
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 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.
Beginner
All ages
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.
All levels
All ages
