Construction Classes Los Angeles, CA

Build a comprehensive understanding of construction techniques with the construction course, designed to teach the basics of how buildings are constructed. This six-course program covers every stage of the process, from site utilities and earthwork to interiors, MEP systems, and final close-out, all through hands-on training led by industry professionals.

The Communication & Connection course focuses on essential skills like building connections, managing conflicts, and collaborating with a DEI perspective. Participants will enhance their emotional intelligence, master public speaking, and refine body language to thrive in team environments and leadership roles.

The Blueprint Reading & Estimating Fundamentals Bundle combines essential training in blueprint interpretation, and construction cost estimating. This three-course program teaches you how to read construction documents for residential and commercial projects and perform accurate cost estimates using quantity surveying and takeoffs, all led by experienced professionals.

Introduction to Revit provides a foundation for using Revit Architecture tools within a Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework. Learn to design 3D building models, develop 2D construction documents, and create presentation-level graphics while mastering workflows, schedules, and architectural documentation through hands-on projects guided by industry experts.

This 3-day class on AutoCAD provides an introduction to the essentials. Students will learn how to navigate the AutoCAD workspace and user interface. They will practice creating and editing 2D drawings, working with layers, and creating reusable blocks. Finally, students will prepare their work to be exported to PDF format.

Further develop the skills learned in a beginner-level class during this two-day intermediate AutoCAD course. Through a combination of class discussions, hands-on learning, and live instruction, students master skills such as efficient layout creation, working with layers, templates, layouts, styles, global and local blocks, advanced object creation, and publishing. This course is a step toward the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional badge.

This three-day advanced class is the capstone of AutoCAD instruction. Using best practices and techniques, participants work on real-world projects, workflow automation, and process improvement. After a brief review of some AutoCAD basics, the curriculum moves quickly to areas such as advanced objects, fields, and formatting, DWF/PDF output, layers, filters, plugins, automated CAD standards, productivity enhancement, macros, and CAD management. This course helps students prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional exam.

Use your proficiency with 2D commands to create 3D models in this two-day advanced AutoCAD class. Participants will master fundamental concepts and explore some key 3D design tools. Students with a solid working knowledge of AutoCAD usually do well in this course. Specific topics include solids, 3D foundations, editing, refining, visualizing projects, and advanced 3D modeling.

Fully develop your AutoCAD knowledge in this five-day bootcamp. Building and engineering professionals use industry-standard tools to build sophisticated AEC projects. Through a combination of individual and group projects, live instruction, and class discussions, participants explore areas such as the CAD workspace, layered drawing, essential drawing techniques, viewing and editing tools, layout preparation, hatching, text and parametric constraint addition, blocking, layering, plotting, and publishing. No previous CAD experience is necessary for this beginner-level class.