Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

• Use advanced modeling tools and functions confidently
• Customize the settings of most Archicad modeling tools to your needs
• Use advanced techniques to place and modify model elements
• Model complex building structures

Target Audience

This course is for aspiring BIM Authors, who are familiar with Archicad's basic modeling tools and techniques but would like to take their skills and knowledge to the next level.

Time commitment

The course consists of live, trainer-led online sessions - each 3 hour long with breaks plus the time needed for completing the homework/quizzes.

Online Delivery Information

The online course will last for 2+2 weeks and it will include 4 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. 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 file 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!

Agenda

Recommended Learning

We recommend you to complete the following courses in order to be able to actively follow the trainer's presentation and demonstrations in Archicad:

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

Access Time Frame

You can access the course materials for an extra 12 weeks, counting from the conclusion of the last live meeting of the course. Within this time, you can access the course's assessments, download the exercise files and handouts or watch the recordings of the live meetings. After this, you will be deactivated from the course and will not be able to access any course materials.

Awards

Completing the course material, including the quizzes and assignments with a minimum score of 60% achievement and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving the Archicad BIM Author Certification and a Certificate of Attendance in issues automatically in PDF format. 

Presenter

Dániel Alexander Kovács

Professional Services Consultant, Customer Success, Graphisoft

Dániel's relationship with Graphisoft dates back to late 2014, when he joined as a Technical Support Engineer. Dániel obtained his master's degree in Architecture in 2018 and today he is a Graphisoft Professional Service Consultant. He has always been interested in Engineering and Computer Science. After getting his architecture degree from the Budapest University of Technology, he found his place where the 2 professions meet — BIM. He have been working for Graphisoft for more than 7 years now, and during this time he developed a deep understanding of (Open) BIM, Parametric Design, and GDL amongst other things. As a Professional Service Consultant, now he tries to help others find their way around BIM."

BIM Author Program

This course is part of Graphisoft's BIM Author Program 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 BIM Author Program here!

Have Questions?

Contact us at learn@graphisoft.com!