# Blueprint Reading Course Online

100% online with live support and industry-recognized certificate

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/blueprint-reading-fundamentals-course>

## Overview

Master essential concepts such as drawing types, scale, and the connection between architectural and engineering documents for residential and commercial construction projects. You’ll learn to navigate blueprints, understand symbols, and analyze technical drawings for real-world projects. Perfect for trades professionals, drafters, designers, and interns, this course will help you confidently interpret and apply blueprint knowledge on the job. This blueprint reading course is also [available in Spanish](https://vdci.edu/courses/leer-planos-de-construccion). 

This course develops core blueprint reading skills by covering construction document organization, drawing relationships, and the interpretation of symbols, legends, and notations. Students learn to analyze title sheets, site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural drawings, and MEP layouts, while gaining an understanding of construction details, sections, and schedules as they apply to both residential and commercial projects.

## What you'll learn

- Understanding construction document organization and drawing relationships.
- Interpreting blueprint symbols, legends, and notations.
- Analyzing title sheets, site plans, floor plans, and elevations.
- Reading structural drawings, including foundation and framing plans.
- Navigating MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) layouts.
- Understanding construction details, sections, and schedules.
- Applying blueprint reading skills to residential and commercial projects.

## Curriculum
1. **Residential Blueprint Reading Course Online**
2. **Commercial Blueprint Reading Course Online**

## Instructors

### Luis Hernandez — Instructor

Luis has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Southern California and over 10 years of professional AEC industry experience. He has made extensive use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and Photoshop in his work, and is happiest when helping others achieve success. He’s an avid traveler who has run 10 marathons and enjoys reading, yoga, camping, volunteering and attending music festivals all over the world.

### David Nguyen — Instructor

David is the AEC Software Specialist at VDCI, with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and an Associate’s degree of science in Drafting and General Design from ITT Technical Institute. A San Diego native with over 12 years working in the Design Industry and construction industry, David brings his construction and design expertise to help all students achieve their goals in the field. Outside of his professional life, David loves attending concerts, festivals, playing his guitar and restoring and repairing all types of vehicles.

**Credentials:**

- OSHA 30 hr. Construction Safety Certified
- Construction Software: SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Fusion, REVIT)
- Mechanical Software: PTC CREO Parametric, Solidworks, MasterCAM

### Matt F. — Instructor

Matt F. is a well-rounded construction professional with a diverse background of construction industry experience. Matt has strong experience working on major commercial and residential construction projects, overseeing projects from pre-construction through to closeout. He also has a deep knowledge of the construction technology space, having hands-on experience with many of the major players in the construction technology landscape. Matt loves sharing his industry knowledge with others and continuing to learn about the newest trends in construction technology.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $558