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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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
Construction Management Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Master the full construction management lifecycle through hands-on training in scheduling, estimating, bidding, safety, and AI-powered workflows. Build real-world skills with Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk Forma while learning from licensed architects, contractors, and industry veterans that help you prepare for the Procore and Bluebeam exams.
Beginner
18 and older
Essential Skills Course (Self-Paced)
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The Essential Skills Bundle pairs three courses that grow your day-to-day communication, self-management, teamwork, and collaboration know-how as a technical professional.
All levels
18 and older
Fire Protection Design (Self-Paced)
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Centered on Revit MEPF Fire Protection, the course covers laying out and running a fire suppression system inside a building model.
All levels
18 and older
Graphic Design Course (Self-Paced)
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Launch your graphic design journey through this self-paced course covering Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, a great pick for beginners and professionals looking to put together polished, professional visuals for digital and print. Build real-world design skills and earn a signed certificate to lift your creative career.
Beginner
18 and older
Illustrator Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Develop professional-level Illustrator skills and earn your Adobe Certified Professional credential through hands-on classes, private tutoring, and real-world projects. This certification program covers everything from vector drawing to logo design, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed on the exam.
Beginner
18 and older
InDesign Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Build advanced layout and design skills while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exam in this self-paced, hands-on InDesign Certification Program. Through expert-led instruction, personalized tutoring, and real-world projects, you will gain the confidence and ability to create polished magazines, brochures, books, and other professional materials.
Beginner
18 and older
Intro to Interior Design Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Discover interior design in this thoughtfully crafted beginner’s course. Explore timeless design strategies, dive into the harmony of space planning, and learn the design elements and principles through expert-led guidance and practical projects.
All levels
18 and older
Introduction to AutoCAD (Self-Paced)
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We start right at the beginning, putting AutoCAD to work to draw drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then putting together a floor plan. We assemble it all into one sheet file. Learn drawing on layers, adding text, dimensions, and plotting.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to Illustrator (Self-Paced)
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Get a handle on Adobe Illustrator, the industry's go-to vector drawing tool. Build hands-on practice as you produce vector art for both print and web design.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to InDesign (Self-Paced)
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Learn the Adobe InDesign user interface plus the specific tools and features that make InDesign valuable. Learn basic strategies for designing, rounding out, and exporting graphic materials.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to Navisworks Course (Self-Paced)
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Bring Navisworks in to fold Revit, 3D AutoCAD, and compatible programs into a single 3D model so you can run clash detection across architectural, structural, MEP, and fire-suppression systems.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to Photoshop (Self-Paced)
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Learn the Adobe Photoshop user interface plus the specific tools and features that make Photoshop valuable. Learn major strategies for adjusting, correcting, and rounding out photos and graphic projects.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to Revit (Self-Paced)
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Start from the beginning and grasp how information is inter-related throughout the Revit (BIM) model. You'll design 3D building models that at the same time document the project across schedules and 2D construction documents.
Beginner
18 and older
Introduction to SketchUp Pro (Self-Paced)
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Put together a community park, complete with topography. Build 3D models of a picnic table, carousel, and other site furnishings. Learn how to navigate SketchUp and different workflows that shape the 3D model of the park.
Beginner
18 and older
Photoshop Certification Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Build Photoshop expertise from the basics through advanced techniques while preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exam. With expert instruction, projects, and individualized tutoring, this program supports designers, photographers, and creative professionals seeking respected industry certification.
Beginner
18 and older
Revit Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The Revit Fundamentals Course bundles two courses that build out your skills with Revit Architecture and its role in Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Beginner
18 and older
Revit Mechanical (Self-Paced)
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Centered on Revit MEP Mechanical, this course covers laying out and running mechanical systems inside a building model.
All levels
18 and older
Revit Plumbing (Self-Paced)
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The course gives students the essential skills to design, model, and document plumbing systems through Autodesk Revit. It introduces the basics of water supply and drainage systems, helping students grow expertise in piping, fixture placement, system connections, and construction documentation.
All levels
18 and older
Revit Structure I (Self-Paced)
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You'll put together and develop an accurate structural model of a real-world, four-story commercial project so you can pick up structural BIM modeling and effectively fold an interactive project in with other disciplines.
Beginner
18 and older
