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Build precise drawings, coordinated models, compelling interiors and well-planned projects. Explore 42 courses and learning packages for students, graduates and working professionals. Enquire through this website for admission in Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or choose Online Live training from the UAE and GCC.

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Compare software training in CAD, Revit, BIM, interior design, structural analysis, civil infrastructure, MEP, mechanical design and project planning. Open a dedicated course page or shortlist up to three options.

42 courses and learning paths.

BIM programs and Autodesk Forma

Learning package

BIM for Coordinators

Bring architectural, structural and MEP models into one coordination workflow. Practise clash detection, issue tracking and model review.

Discipline-specific Revit · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma

Learning package

BIM for Managers

Develop BIM execution planning, information management and project delivery skills. Connect technical model workflows with leadership and project controls.

Discipline-specific Revit · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma · BIM execution planning · Primavera P6

Learning package

BIM for Architects

Develop architectural models, coordinated drawings and shared project information. Connect Revit design work with model review and collaboration.

Discipline-specific Revit · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma

Learning package

BIM for MEP Engineers

Build connected mechanical, electrical and plumbing models. Review clashes, coordinate services and communicate design information through a shared workflow.

Discipline-specific Revit · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma

Learning package

BIM for Infrastructure

Connect terrain, roads and infrastructure models with structural and coordination workflows. Develop a practical approach to civil BIM project delivery.

Civil 3D · Revit Structure · InfraWorks · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma

Learning package

BIM for Structural Engineers

Build structural BIM models with Revit Structure, prepare coordinated drawings and review multidisciplinary clashes in Navisworks Manage. Connect structural modelling with shared project information and practical delivery workflows.

Discipline-specific Revit · Navisworks Manage · Autodesk Forma

Individual course

Autodesk Forma Site Design

Explore early-stage planning in Autodesk Forma Site Design. Compare site layouts and building massing, review environmental analysis and connect selected design options with a Revit workflow.

Concept planning · Site analysis · Revit workflow

Individual BIM software and standards

Individual course

BIM ISO 19650

Understand BIM information management across project delivery and the operational phase. Explore shared data environments, responsibilities and structured information exchange.

Information management · Project delivery · Operational phase

Individual course

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Combine models, review clashes and communicate coordination issues. Explore TimeLiner workflows to connect the model with construction sequencing.

Clash detection · Model federation · 4D TimeLiner

Individual course

Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro

Learn cloud worksharing, project coordination and controlled model collaboration. Understand how teams share and manage design information across disciplines.

Cloud worksharing · Design collaboration · Model coordination

CAD and architecture

Individual course

AutoCAD 2D & 3D

Create precise drawings, organise layers and prepare professional drawing sheets. Build practical drafting skills for architecture, engineering and construction.

2D drafting · 3D fundamentals · Drawing documentation

Individual course

Autodesk Revit Architecture

Build architectural models with coordinated plans, sections, elevations and schedules. Move from isolated drawings to a connected BIM documentation workflow.

Architectural modelling · Families & schedules · Project documentation

Individual course

Bentley MicroStation

Learn Bentley MicroStation for precise 2D drafting, 3D modelling and infrastructure documentation. Practise DGN workflows, reference files, annotation, drawing standards and sheet production.

CAD documentation · Engineering drafting · Infrastructure workflows

Interior design and visualization

Learning package

Interior Design Diploma / Package

Connect AutoCAD drawings, 3ds Max and SketchUp modelling, V-Ray materials and lighting, and Lumion presentation in one practical interior design software package. Develop drawings, rendered views and a coordinated design portfolio.

Design foundations · Software workflow · Portfolio development

Individual course

Autodesk 3ds Max + V-Ray

Model interior and exterior spaces, build materials and set up lighting. Develop realistic visualizations and explore AI-assisted presentation workflows.

3D modelling · Lighting & materials · Architectural rendering

Individual course

SketchUp Pro + AI

Build and present 3D design ideas with SketchUp. Explore AI Render and Generate Object alongside a clear modelling and visualization workflow.

3D design · AI visualization · Design presentation

Individual course

Lumion Pro

Bring architectural models to life with materials, landscapes, lighting and animation. Create still images and walkthroughs that communicate the design clearly.

Real-time rendering · Walkthrough animation · Architectural presentation

Individual course

Rhino 3D + Grasshopper

Explore precise NURBS modelling and visual parametric design. Create complex geometry, investigate design variations and build a repeatable modelling workflow.

NURBS modelling · Parametric design · Grasshopper workflows

Individual course

Chaos V-Ray

Develop lighting, materials and rendering workflows for architectural visualization. Learn how scene setup and render settings shape a convincing final image.

Lighting & materials · Render settings · Photorealistic visualization

Individual course

Chaos Corona Rendering

Build interior visualization skills with Corona materials, lighting and rendering. Explore LightMix and practical image refinement for architectural scenes.

Corona materials · LightMix · Interior visualization

Individual course

Chaos Enscape

Present Revit, SketchUp or Rhino models through real-time lighting, materials, views and walkthroughs in Chaos Enscape. Refine design presentations and communicate ideas during client reviews.

Real-time visualization · Design reviews · Walkthrough presentation

Individual course

D5 Render

Create architectural and interior visualizations with D5 Render. Practise model synchronization, materials, lighting, landscape assets, animation and AI-assisted image refinement.

Real-time rendering · Scene presentation · AI visualization

Individual course

Adobe Photoshop for Designers

Build architectural presentation boards and interior design portfolios in Adobe Photoshop. Practise layers, masks, image correction, compositing, render post-production and responsible AI-assisted editing.

Presentation boards · Image editing · Post-production

Civil and structural engineering

Individual course

Autodesk Revit Structure

Build structural BIM models and coordinated documentation. Explore structural elements, reinforcement detailing and model exchange within the design team.

Structural modelling · Rebar detailing · BIM documentation

Individual course

Bentley STAAD.Pro

Develop structural modelling, load definition and analysis skills. Practise interpreting results and working through steel and concrete design workflows.

Structural analysis · Load combinations · Steel & concrete design

Individual course

ETABS + SAFE

Explore building analysis in ETABS and slab or foundation workflows in SAFE. Connect structural models, loading and design results through practical exercises.

Building analysis · Slab & foundation design · Structural checks

Individual course

CSI SAP2000

Learn CSI SAP2000 for general structural modelling and analysis. Practise load cases, combinations, model checks and result interpretation through engineering examples suited to your background.

Structural modelling · Load analysis · Result interpretation

Individual course

Autodesk Civil 3D

Develop surfaces, alignments, profiles and corridor models. Build a practical civil design workflow for roads, utilities and earthwork documentation.

Road & corridor design · Surfaces & profiles · Earthwork quantities

Individual course

Autodesk InfraWorks

Build context-rich infrastructure concepts and communicate design options. Connect terrain and existing conditions with conceptual road, bridge and site models.

Context modelling · Infrastructure concepts · Design presentation

Individual course

GIS / ArcGIS

Develop GIS mapping and spatial analysis skills with Esri ArcGIS. Practise coordinate systems, geospatial data management, thematic mapping and analysis for surveying, infrastructure and planning projects.

GIS mapping · Spatial analysis · Geospatial data

MEP and building services

Individual course

Autodesk Revit MEP

Model mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in Revit. Develop schedules, documentation and coordination skills for building services projects.

HVAC & piping models · Electrical systems · MEP documentation

Individual course

HVAC Designing & Drafting

Develop an understanding of heat loads, system selection, duct sizing and ventilation. Connect engineering calculations with practical HVAC design documentation.

Heat load calculations · Duct sizing · Equipment selection

Individual course

Electrical Designing & Lighting

Explore power distribution, lighting design and electrical documentation. Practise panel sizing, single-line diagrams and design calculations in a UAE project context.

Power distribution · Lighting design · SLDs & panel sizing

Mechanical design and simulation

Individual course

SOLIDWORKS

Build parametric parts, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings. Develop a practical product design workflow from concept to manufacturing documentation.

Part modelling · Assemblies · Engineering drawings

Individual course

Autodesk Inventor

Develop mechanical parts, assemblies and documentation. Explore digital prototyping and a structured workflow for communicating design intent.

Mechanical modelling · Assembly design · Design documentation

Individual course

PTC Creo Parametric

Develop parametric models, complex assemblies and manufacturing drawings. Build modelling habits for changing design requirements and product development workflows.

Parametric design · Assembly workflows · Manufacturing documentation

Individual course

Ansys Workbench

Explore finite element modelling, meshing and engineering simulation. Practise setting up studies, reviewing assumptions and interpreting analysis results.

FEA fundamentals · Meshing · Simulation interpretation

Individual course

AVEVA PDMS / E3D

Develop plant modelling skills for equipment, piping and structural layouts. Explore multidisciplinary workflows used in process plant and oil and gas projects.

Plant modelling · Piping layouts · Equipment & structures

Individual course

SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation

Explore fluid flow and thermal behaviour using a structured CFD workflow. Define studies, review results and connect simulation findings with design decisions.

Fluid flow analysis · Thermal studies · CFD workflow

Individual course

Autodesk Fusion

Learn Autodesk Fusion, formerly Fusion 360, for connected product design and manufacturing. Practise sketches, parametric parts, assemblies and engineering drawings; discuss CAM modules for your intended workflow.

Product design · 3D modelling · Design-to-manufacture workflow

Planning and estimation

Individual course

Oracle Primavera P6

Build schedules, structure activities and track project progress. Explore critical path planning, resource loading and practical project control workflows.

WBS & CPM · Resource planning · Progress tracking

Individual course

Quantity Surveying & PlanSwift

Develop digital quantity take-offs, measurement and cost estimation skills. Work towards clearer BOQs and organised construction cost information.

Digital take-offs · BOQ preparation · Cost estimation

Admissions confirms current syllabuses, prerequisites, fees, duration, software requirements, certificates and batches. Read the separate Autodesk Forma Site Design guide .

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Structural modelling and analysis

BIM for Structural Engineers develops model and documentation workflows. SAP2000, STAAD.Pro and ETABS support analysis. Choose according to your responsibilities and technical background.

Rendering and walkthroughs

Compare Enscape, D5 Render, Lumion and V-Ray based on your modelling software, available hardware and required output.

Infrastructure and mapping

Civil 3D supports surfaces, alignments and corridors. MicroStation supports DGN workflows. GIS / ArcGIS adds mapping and spatial analysis.

Product design and delivery

Autodesk Fusion, SOLIDWORKS and Inventor develop product models. Primavera P6 and Quantity Surveying support project schedules and estimation.

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Questions about courses in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Online Live?

Can I enquire for admission in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Online Live through this website?

Yes. Use this website to enquire about admission for your preferred CADD International centre in Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or for Online Live training. Select your preferred location in Course Compass and share your learning plan with admissions on WhatsApp. Our team will confirm course availability, fees and batch timings for your selected centre or online format.

Which CAD course should a beginner choose?

AutoCAD is a useful starting point for technical drafting. SketchUp can suit introductory 3D design. A discipline-specific Revit course or design package may fit a clearer project goal. Admissions can discuss your background and prerequisites.

What is the difference between Revit and BIM training?

Revit training develops software modelling and documentation. A BIM program extends relevant skills into coordination, collaboration or information management. Choose the scope that matches your role and experience.

Should structural engineers learn Revit or SAP2000?

Revit Structure focuses on BIM models and documentation. SAP2000, STAAD.Pro and ETABS focus on engineering analysis and design checks. These skills can complement each other; choose a starting point based on your responsibilities.

Can I join online live training from the UAE or GCC?

Contact admissions to discuss online live course availability, timings, learning language and software setup. Learners in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait can enquire about suitable scheduling.

How do I get fees, course duration and certificates?

Open the dedicated course page or contact admissions for the current syllabus, fees, duration, prerequisites, completion credentials and batch schedule. Any exam, attestation or payment terms should be confirmed before enrolment.

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