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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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Virtual Design & Construction Institute

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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...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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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 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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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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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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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 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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