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Architectural Modeling Techniques in Archicad (9 hours in 2 weeks)

Take your modeling skills to the next level with this course and learn how to customize the most important modeling elements to meet your needs. Gain a deeper understanding of what Archicad is capable of in terms of modeling and familiarize yourself with more complex modeling tools. See how you can use the various tools to create detailed Building Information Models.

Advanced Documentation Techniques in Archicad (6 hours in 1 week)

Learn how to apply advanced documentation techniques in Archicad. Gain a complete understanding of the documentation workflows that will enable you to confidently set up various filters on your model and get exactly what you need for a variety of different purposes.

Establish a BIM-enabled Workflow in Archicad (12 hours in 2 weeks)

Learn how to develop an architectural project, from early design stages to the construction documentation stage, within a BIM-enabled environment. Understand the BIM workflow and acquire the necessary skills to manage, integrate, and coordinate both internal and external model resources to deliver a project.

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Audience

This learning path is suitable for BIM Authors, who are familiar with Archicad's basic modelling and documentation tools and techniques, but would like to take their skills and knowledge to the next level and have a complete understanding of the BIM workflow in Archicad.

Time Commitment

The courses in this learning path consist of live, trainer-led online sessions - each 3 hour long with breaks plus the time needed for completing the tests/quizzes. A total of 27 hours is required for attending the training sessions and a total of 3-4 hours is required for completing the course exercises and quizzes.

Online Delivery Information

The learning path will last for 5 weeks and it will include several live, trainer-led sessions delivered on the Microsoft Teams platform. The live sessions will be recorded and will be available to watch on demand until 12 weeks after the conclusion of the last live meeting of each course. Each live session is 3-hour long with breaks where the trainer will demonstrate various Archicad techniques, methods and workflows and answers your questions in the Q&A sessions. Participating in the live session is NOT mandatory however highly recommended to get the best training experience. Besides the live, trainer-led session, learners will have access to self-paced video content about special Archicad tools (Curtain Walls, Stairs, Railings, Multi-segmented Beams and Columns, Parametric Complex Profiles).

Quizzes and Tests

At the end of the live sessions, there will be theoretical quizzes and practical Archicad tests that can be completed until 2 weeks after the last live session of each course. After completing the quizzes and the practical tests with a minimum score of 60% and filling out the satisfaction survey, you will be awarded points towards the Archicad BIM Author Certification.

Software Requirements

The exercise files in this course have been created using the International language version of Archicad 25 which means that the work environment and some of the content may be different if you are using a different language version. To be able to follow along with the trainer, please make sure to download Archicad 25! Download Archicad here!

Recommended Learning

Learners taking this course should have an overall understanding about the basics of modeling and documentation in Archicad.

Recommended learning:

• Getting Started with Archicad
• Start Modeling with Archicad
• Get Started with Project Documentation in Archicad
• Take Your Schematic Model to the Next Stage with Archicad

Awards and Certifications

Completing the course materials, including the quizzes, tests and assignments with a minimum score of 60% and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving the Archicad BIM Author Certification.

Become a Graphisoft Certified Archicad BIM Author

A Certified Archicad BIM Author understands the entire BIM workflow, is able to use all functions and features of Archicad and has project-level responsibilities. They can work in a collaborative environment using Teamwork and understand all BIM uses of a project file. Obtain the certification by completing foundation-level, self-paced and trainer-led advanced courses and achieve a minimum score of 60% on course tests and quizzes. If you would like to learn more about the details of collecting points, please visit the Certified Archicad BIM Author game's page.

Certificate of Attendance

After completing trainer-led advanced courses successfully, you will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance in PDF format, automatically issued after each course is completed.

Access Time Frame

Enrolling in this learning path will grant you access to the courses within. After the trainer-led courses are concluded, this learning path will be archived and you will not be able to access the course materials. 

Model Authoring Bundle

This learning path is part of Graphisoft's Model Authoring Bundle that offers foundation and advanced level courses and learning paths that help you become a confident Archicad user and a Certified Archicad BIM Author. Learn more about the Model Authoring Bundle here!

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