Professional Certificate in Architectural CADD

This Professional Certificate at CADD Centre Lanka allows you to have a professional level software learning and training in your respective field. All programs are a combination of 3 or 4 certificate level programs that broaden your skill set in the chosen domain.

The software training included in this course are the major software packages used in the Architecture Industry, hence, this course will provide the essential training required to upgrade your skills and also have a reputable skill upgrade qualification.

Since our courses are skill based, the basic minimum educational qualification to join a Professional Certificate Programme is A Level. However certain advanced tools might require a pre-requisite, kindly cross check with the program coordinator for course specific details.

AutoCAD

AutoCAD module will teach the students to handle the software with the basic tools and they will learn how to plan and draft 2D drawings, which will then advance up to the 3D designs level.

Revit Architecture

Autodesk Revit Architecture is a Building Information Modelling software tool which allows users to design a building and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements and access building information from the building models database. Revit comes with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later demolition.

3ds Max

Autodesk 3ds Max software provides a comprehensive 3D modelling, animation, rendering, and compositing solutions for different industries.

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is a Project Management software that is developed by Microsoft to assist Project Managers to develop Project Plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking project progress and optimizing workflows

Oracle Primavera

Oracle Primavera is a software tool that is used to initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, and complete a project within the estimates of schedule, budget, and resources. Also, Oracle Primavera allows the ability to manage consecutive projects at the same time and maintain a portfolio.

Project Management Concept

Project Management Concepts introduces the student about much needed knowledge on the main strategic project management concept

This Professional Certificate is offered to students to be qualified to use the software through four pathways, which are:

Pathway 1

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D + Revit Architecture +Microsoft Project + PPM Concepts

Pathway 2

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D + 3D Studio Max + Microsoft Project + PPM Concept

Pathway 3

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D + Revit Architecture + Oracle Primavera + PPM Concepts

Pathway 4

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D + 3D Studio Max + Oracle Primavera + PPM Concepts

Module Contains

Drawing Entities
Modifying Commands
Annotating Drawings (Text & Dimensioning)
Parametric Drawing (Using Dimensional & Geometrical Constraints)
Using Layers to Effectively Organize the Drawing Entities
Assigning Object Properties Through Layers
Hatching Utilities
Using Blocks, Tool Palettes & Design Centre
Increasing Productivity by the Use of Dynamic Blocks Attributed Blocks, External
References, OLE, Etc.
Preparing & Managing Layouts
Creating & Using Title Blocks, Templates
Plotting with Plot Styles
3D Modelling (Wireframe Models, Surface Models & Solid Models)
Use of Improved User Interface Features (Workspaces & Dashboard)
Solid Free-Form Design (Mesh Editing)
Generating 2D Drawings from the 3D Model
Producing Photo Realistic Perspective Images with Materials & Lighting
Setting 3D Views & Creating Motion Path Animations

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Concepts, Revit Architecture User Interface, Terminology
Creating, Modifying Levels, Column Grids & Adding, Modifying Walls, Doors & Windows
Creating & Modifying Floors, Roofs, Ceilings, Curtain Walls, Stairs & Railings
Loading, Adding & Modifying Component Families (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)
Creating & Managing Plan, Section, Elevation, & 3D Views, Controlling Visibility of Objects
Using Dimensions, Alignments & Constraints to Control Object Positioning
Creating Callout, Detailed & Drafting Views & Editing, Annotation & Detailing Tools
Creating & Modifying Schedules, Legends & Keynotes
Creating Drawing Sheets & Working with Title Blocks, Printing & Publishing Views & Sheets
Working with Revit Linked Projects, Creating & Working with Component Groups
Working with Mass Shapes for Conceptual Design & Converting to Building Components
Creating & Using In-Place Families, Creating & Modifying Parametric & Nested Families
Rendering the Model, Creating Sun & Shadow Studies and Walkthroughs

3ds max for Engineers & Architects
Introduction to 3ds max – Interface
Primitives – Keyboard Creation
Selection Methods
Coordinate Systems
Parametric & Free Form Deformers, Poly Editing Tools, Poly Modelling, Patch Modelling
Importing DWG File
2D shapes – Spline Editing
AEC objects, Compound Objects
2D Modifiers
Loft, Shape Merge
X-ref, Merging Max Files
Walkthrough
Utility Tools
Materials Editor & Tools, Architectural Materials, Application of Maps, Compound Materials
Standard Lights, Photometric Lights
Particle Systems
Environment Effects
Reactors
Advanced Rendering
Video Post
Composite Video – Export File Formats

Set Project Working Time (Calendars)
Define Activities, Sequence & Estimate Durations
Develop a Schedule Plan & Control, Network Analysis & CPM (Critical Path Method)
PERT- Program Evaluation Review Technique, PDM – Precedence Diagramming Method
Prepare a Work Breakdown Structure
Resource Planning & Cost Estimation
Preparing Resources, Allocation of Material & Work Resources, Resource Work Contours & Resources Levelling
Define Constraints in a Project
Identify the Risks Involved in a Project
Methods of Developing Different Types of Reports According to the Industrials Needs
Scheduling Multiple Projects

Organizational Breakdown Structure
Enterprise Project Structure
Calendars – Defining Hourly & Daily Calendars
Activity Definition, Sequencing & Estimating Duration
Effectively Using the PDM Relationships & Scheduling the Project
Defining & Assigning Active Codes, Project Codes, & WBS Codes
Grouping Activities & Filtering Activities
Preparing Resource Information
Assigning Resources to Activities
Estimating the Cost of the Project
Analyse Resources by Using Resource Profile & Resource Table
Resource Levelling
Scheduling Multiple Projects & Preparing a Master Plan
Preparing “S” Curve
Tracking Project Progress & Highlighting the Progress in the Gantt Chart
Earned Value Analysis
Application of Global Change
Preparing Different Types of Tabular & Graphical Reports According to the Industrial Need.

Project Management Knowledge Areas
Scope Management
Time Management
Cost Management
Quality Management
Procurement Management
Human Resource Management
Communications Management
Risk Management
Integrations Management

Important Information

Certificate – International CADD Centre certificate for all participants.

Deliverables from CADD Centre

One set of CADD Centre Courseware on the topics chosen in the curriculum each per participants.
CADD Centre will depute an experienced faculty for conducting this Program.