Gain skills in AutoCAD and Revit, the fundamental tools for today’s drafting and modeling professionals. The CAD & BIM Certificate Program offers a comprehensive curriculum led by experienced industry practitioners. Begin with AutoCAD fundamentals before progressing into Revit’s BIM workflows, with opportunities to specialize in Revit MEP, Revit Structure, or AutoCAD Construction Documents. You'll gain the technical skills and confidence to tackle real-world design challenges and produce polished, professional documentation. By the end of the program, you'll be ready to apply CAD and BIM tools to meet industry standards and deliver high-quality project outcomes.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
This Commercial Blueprint Reading course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and insights necessary to interpret and analyze commercial construction drawings.
Unit 2 6 Hours
This Residential Blueprint Reading Course offers a detailed introduction to reading and interpreting residential construction blueprints. Perfect for both newcomers entering the construction field and experienced professionals looking to sharpen their blueprint reading skills, this live, instructor-led course covers topics such as architectural notations, symbols, scales, and abbreviations. You’ll learn how to interpret key residential drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details, to gain a full understanding of how to translate design documents into built environments.
Unit 3 6 Hours
The Construction Estimating Course introduces students to the core principles and techniques used in the estimating process. You’ll examine the purpose of estimating and build the skills needed to create accurate and professional estimates. Topics include quantity takeoffs, pricing based on measured quantities, and the components of a well-structured cost estimate proposal. Estimating plays a critical role in construction, from bidding to project planning, and is essential for contractors, project managers, and estimators.
Unit 4 18 Hours
This hands-on AutoCAD Level I course introduces students to the essential tools and techniques used to create mechanical and architectural drawings. Through real-world projects and step-by-step instruction, you'll build confidence in using AutoCAD for professional drafting and design.
Unit 5 12 Hours
This intermediate AutoCAD course builds on the fundamentals, equipping students with advanced techniques for productivity, organization, and precision. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow, manage complex drawings, and prepare professional documentation for print and collaboration.
Unit 6 18 Hours
This advanced AutoCAD course is designed for experienced users looking to deepen their expertise through powerful annotation tools, dynamic content creation, and customized workflows. You’ll gain the skills needed to streamline complex projects, collaborate efficiently, and tailor AutoCAD to fit your professional needs.
Unit 7 18 Hours
In this course, you’ll use AutoCAD to build titleblock drawings from the ground up and draft detailed residential documents, including floor plans, enlarged views, roof plans, and building elevations for a moderately complex single-story home. You'll gain practical CAD workflow experience, learning key AutoCAD commands, interface navigation, and project-based processes. The course focuses on essential 2D drafting techniques used in construction documentation such as dimensioning, layout configuration, layer management, and plotting procedures.
Unit 8 12 Hours
AutoCAD Construction Documents II is an advanced course designed to strengthen your ability to produce accurate construction documentation using AutoCAD. Building on foundational drafting and CAD knowledge, this course emphasizes the creation of detailed drawings that support clear communication across architecture, engineering, and construction teams. You’ll focus on refining layout organization, annotation techniques, and drawing consistency across full project sets. In addition, the course covers advanced layer control, plotting configurations, and custom block creation to prepare you for more complex drafting demands.
Unit 9 24 Hours
Master advanced Civil 3D techniques used in professional surveying, transportation design, and land development projects. In this hands-on bootcamp, you'll gain practical experience with tools like alignments, profiles, parcels, corridors, grading groups, and pipe networks, all essential for producing construction-ready documentation. Taught by industry experts, this course is available in NYC or live online.
Unit 10 18 Hours
Learn the industry-leading software for Building Information Modeling (BIM) with our Introduction to Revit course at Noble Desktop. Whether you are an aspiring architect, engineer, or designer, this hands-on course will equip you with the essential skills to design, document, and analyze buildings and structures more efficiently. Guided by expert instructors, this course combines practical exercises with real-world examples to ensure you master the fundamentals of Revit.
Unit 11 18 Hours
Take your Revit expertise to new heights with our comprehensive Intermediate Revit course offered at Noble Desktop. Designed for professionals with a foundational understanding of Revit, this course is ideal for advancing your skills, enhancing productivity, and creating intricate, detail-rich project designs. Explore advanced tools, workflows, and techniques in a practical and industry-relevant way to elevate your Revit proficiency. This course dives deep into advanced Revit features, providing hands-on training to ensure you gain valuable, real-world skills.
Unit 12 12 Hours
Take your BIM knowledge to the next level with our BIM Construction Documents I course. This course is specifically designed to equip you with the foundational skills necessary to create, manage, and deliver comprehensive construction documents using Building Information Modeling tools. Whether you are a designer, architect, or project manager, this course will provide you with the understanding and techniques required to effectively produce accurate and detailed documentation for your projects.
Unit 13 6 Hours
The BIM Construction Documents II course is designed for individuals who have completed the introductory course or possess equivalent knowledge. This course dives deeper into advanced documentation techniques, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to industry standards. With hands-on practice and expert-led instruction, you will gain invaluable experience that enhances your ability to produce complex project documentation.
Unit 14 12 Hours
Master the essentials of creating and managing mechanical systems in Autodesk Revit with our Revit Mechanical course. This comprehensive program is tailored for design and construction professionals who want to elevate their Building Information Modeling (BIM) expertise in mechanical systems design. Whether you are an experienced professional or just beginning your Revit Mechanical learning journey, this course provides the tools and techniques needed to excel in real-world applications. This course focuses on equipping students with the ability to design, analyze, and document mechanical systems efficiently.
Unit 15 12 Hours
The Revit Electrical Course is a comprehensive training program designed to teach students how to efficiently design and document electrical systems using Autodesk Revit. This course covers essential concepts and workflows for electrical design, including circuiting, panel schedules, power distribution, and lighting layouts.
Unit 16 12 Hours
Master the fundamentals of creating, designing, and managing plumbing systems in Revit with this comprehensive course. Through practical, hands-on training, participants will learn how to model, coordinate, and document plumbing systems effectively within a BIM environment.
Unit 17 18 Hours
In this course, students will bring together everything they’ve learned to complete a professional-grade project. Key skills include:
Unit 18 12 Hours
If you prefer to pay your tuition over time, we have payment options to meet your needs. Finance your education through an installment plan or a 0% interest tuition financing plan. We also assist with documentation should your employer offer tuition reimbursement.
Student financing plan provided through Climb Credit. See the Climb Credit FAQ for more information.
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Build practical skills by working through guided projects designed to reinforce learning
Course resources are shaped through repeated instruction to support outcomes
Noble—and specifically Dan Perico—are outstanding. This course has taken me from a beginner to an intermediate AutoCAD operator. Dan takes the time to thoroughly explain each lesson and will answer any question that you can throw at him.
— Anthony L.
Classes are led by professionals who combine real-world expertise with proven teaching abilities
Return to the course at no cost to review concepts and strengthen your skills
Attend this certificate program live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At CreativeLive, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 240 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive twelve 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
