Advance your engineering and design career with our comprehensive Civil 3D Certificate Program. This program is specifically designed for individuals eager to master AutoCAD Civil 3D, the industry-standard software for civil engineering design and documentation. The Civil 3D Certificate Program is designed and taught by industry experts, providing real-world training on managing 3D site models, working with GIS and survey data, and developing comprehensive project documentation. You’ll also learn how to collaborate on large-scale civil projects using FTP, MILCON, and government databases, gaining the technical knowledge needed to excel in the field. This certificate program is ideal for civil engineers, surveyors, drafters, and professionals involved in land development and infrastructure projects. You’ll build expertise in creating digital terrain models, designing roadways and utility networks, and applying civil engineering principles to real-world scenarios. By the end of this program, you’ll have the confidence and skills to navigate Civil 3D’s advanced tools, manage complex project workflows, and produce professional-grade engineering documentation.
Unit 1 30 Hours
Learn AutoCAD online from the very beginning, drawing drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then a floor plan. We assemble everything into one deliverable sheet file. In this Introduction to AutoCAD class, become familiar with the AutoCAD user interface and basic AutoCAD commands, including Drawing, Modifying, Layering Standards, Text, Dimensioning and Plotting. You will draw a floor plan for a small Habitat for Humanity residential project, starting at the very beginning. You will be provided source AutoCAD files, which you will use to start your project.
Unit 2 30 Hours
In this course, you will draft an abbreviated set of CAD construction documents for a Habitat for Humanity project, including floor plan, roof plan, foundation plan, electrical plan, and building elevations. Create and insert blocks, externally reference files, and determine the appropriate times to use these commands to optimize project workflow. Create, insert, and link drawings. You will learn the best workflow. This course reinforces basic understanding of AutoCAD and develops experience in more advanced applications. Topics include file referencing across the project data, user coordinate systems, dynamic viewing, and paper/model space conventions. Advanced AutoCAD commands and drafting conventions are heavily stressed in this online AutoCAD course.
Unit 3 30 Hours
In the Intermediate Civil 3D: Surveying and Mapping course, students create, label, and organize points, prepare key sets, and manage parcel and surface data within Civil 3D. The course walks through the process of performing survey imports, subdividing parcels, and modifying their display styles.
Unit 4 30 Hours
This Civil 3D course is intended for professional designers, engineers, contractors, and others seeking professional advancement or to improve their employment opportunities. This course emphasizes intermediate civil engineering tools within Civil 3D. You will become familiar with the transportation design elements and commands in the Civil 3D environment. You will also learn about alignments, surface profiles, design profiles, and view windows, assemblies, corridors, intersections, sample lines, cross sections, and 3D visualization.
Unit 5 30 Hours
In this Civil 3D course, you will become familiar with the land development design elements and commands in the Civil 3D environment. You will learn about drawing template files, data shortcuts, feature lines, grading groups, pipe networks, pressure networks, and paper space. This Civil 3D course is intended for professional designers, engineers, contractors and others seeking professional advancement and job transition through acquiring CAD skills.
Unit 6 80 Hours
Select 60-80 clock hours of elective courses to complement your Civil 3D Certificate Program training. You can specialize in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, or SketchUp Pro.
Unit 7
The VDCI Capstone Project course empowers students to apply their acquired skills in a real-world, project-based environment. Participants will complete a comprehensive design or construction project from concept to execution, showcasing their expertise in software like AutoCAD, Revit, or other industry-standard tools. This hands-on experience prepares students to excel in professional roles by demonstrating their ability to manage and deliver complex, detail-oriented projects.
If you prefer to pay your tuition over time, we have payment options to meet your needs. Finance your education through an installment plan. We also assist with documentation should your employer offer tuition reimbursement.
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This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
—Donahue Chase
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We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 270 hours of hands-on, self-paced training, you’ll also receive six live 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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In addition to 270 hours of interactive training, you will receive six 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan.
Learn more in the Tuition section above.
There are no hidden fees or taxes for our courses. This course requires non-refundable registration fee of $150. The price you see on this page, $5,280, is the maximum you’ll pay us.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
