Blueprint Reading Fundamentals Course (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support Package of 2 courses

Develop fundamental blueprint reading skills for residential and commercial construction projects through hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

Offered by our affiliate school, Virtual Design & Construction Institute

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$558 30 clock hours 6 weeks Start anytime

This course includes

  • 30 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 2 course modules & 68 training videos
  • Answers from real instructors
  • 1-on-1 bonus training
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Quizzes to reinforce learning

The Blueprint Reading Fundamentals Course introduces the critical skills needed to read and understand construction documents (CDs), commonly known as blueprints. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your knowledge, this bundle will provide the foundational skills to interpret blueprints for both residential and commercial construction projects.

  • Master Blueprint Reading for Residential Construction: Learn how to read construction documents for residential projects, focusing on drawing types, scale, and the interrelationship between different sets of drawings. You’ll understand how to evaluate blueprints, analyze how scale is presented, and recognize the importance of consistency in construction documentation.
  • Understand Blueprint Reading for Commercial Projects: Dive into commercial blueprint reading, specifically for mixed-use projects, including hotels, retail spaces, and parking structures. You’ll explore how construction documents for commercial projects are structured, including 3D models.
  • Explore the Essentials of Construction Documents (CDs): Gain an in-depth understanding of how architectural and engineering drawings are conveyed through construction documents. You’ll be able to assess a variety of blueprint sets and evaluate the standard practices used across different projects.
  • Apply Real-World Skills for the Construction Industry: With the guidance of a licensed architect, you’ll gain hands-on experience reading blueprints from real-world construction projects. This online course encourages active participation through group forums, allowing you to engage with instructors and fellow students in a collaborative learning environment.
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Unit 1 10 Hours

Blueprint Reading Course - Residential Construction (Self-Paced)

This is an online blueprint reading class for residential construction projects. Learn from a licensed architect about drawing types, scale and about the relationships between drawings.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints).
  • Analyze different drawings and see how scale is presented throughout a set of Construction Documents.
  • Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits.
  • Recognize the need for consistency in presenting information in all types of Construction Document in this online blueprint reading course.

So what is blueprint reading and why is it necessary in the construction industry? Many people in the construction industry can benefit professionally by learning how to read a set of blueprints, also known as construction documents (CDs). “Blueprint” is the historic name for construction documents. Contractors build the design and follow the drawings included in the set of “blueprints.”

The blueprint reading class is 100% online and references a real-world project. VDCI encourages strong online engagement, participation in group discussion forums, and connecting with your instructor and classmates. Join us in the VDCI Student Lounge, where our current students and alumni share information about the industry and help one another.

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Unit 2 20 Hours

Blueprint Reading Course - Commercial Construction (Self-Paced)

This is an online blueprint reading course for commercial projects. Learn from a licensed architect how to read blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project that includes hotel, retail and parking.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints) for a Mixed-Use Commercial project.
  • Analyze different drawings and see how information is referenced throughout a set of Construction Documents.
  • Evaluate the similarities between all sets of construction documents submitted for building permits.
  • Recognize the need for consistency in presenting information in all types of Construction Documents.
  • Gain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents make the construction documents easier to understand the project.

So what is blueprint reading and why is it necessary in the construction industry? Many people in the construction industry can benefit professionally by learning how to read a set of blueprints, also known as construction documents (CDs). “Blueprint” is the historic name for construction documents. Contractors build the design and follow the drawings included in the set of “blueprints.”

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