# Land Development Civil 3D Course Online

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/intermediate-civil-3d-land-development>

## Overview

Land development takes more than knowing commands, and this Civil 3D course is built around how those tools are actually used on real projects. You’ll work with core land development elements in the Civil 3D environment, including drawing template files, data shortcuts, feature lines, grading groups, pipe networks, pressure networks, and paper space. The course is well suited for professional designers, engineers, contractors, and anyone looking to advance professionally or transition into CAD-driven roles by building practical Civil 3D skills.

Rather than treating each feature in isolation, the course emphasizes how everything connects in a complete workflow. You’ll create and manage Civil 3D object and label styles, develop a custom drawing template, and organize project data with data shortcuts. Instruction also covers creating and editing feature lines and grading groups, working with pipe and pressure parts catalogs, laying out and annotating pipe and pressure networks, and finishing the process by creating a polished custom drawing sheet ready for delivery.

## What you'll learn

- Create multiple Civil 3D object and label styles.
- Develop a custom drawing template file.
- Manage data shortcuts.
- Create and edit feature lines and grading groups.
- Learn about pipe and pressure parts catalogs.
- Layout pipe and pressure networks.
- Annotate pipe and pressure networks.
- Create a custom drawing sheet.

## Prerequisites

This course has a recommended prerequisite. You will need previous experience with AutoCAD or to have taken our [AutoCAD Course Online](https://vdci.edu/courses/autocad-fundamentals-course).

## Instructors

### David Sellers — Instructor

David, the Chief Academic Officer, has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire. 

**Credentials:**

- Licensed Architect
- Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI SILVER – Certified \> 5 Years)
- Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360
- Adobe Visual Design Specialist
- SketchUp Certified 3D Warehouse Content Developer

### 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.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579