Virtual Design & Construction Institute Reviews & Testimonials

VDCI courses have furthered my knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. So far I'm using a different CAD software for manufacturing.

It flowed nicely from module to module, building on skills. Sharpened my technical skills.

Truly a wonderful learning experience, teacher spoke with clarity explained everything thoroughly, videos were visually clear and easy to see. Tests were common sense so pay attention! Overall a wonderful experience! Five Star class!

This class really helped me understand a breakdown of the plans a lot better. The teacher was able to explain thoroughly what each class will focus on and gave detailed descriptions of each item he was referring to. I had a great experience in learning this course! After really diving into the plans, I have a greater understanding of what each set of plans is explaining and referring to. Thank you!

Amazing course. The videos were consistent and provided clear understanding on the fundamentals of blueprint reading. I was able to up-skill my blueprint reading skills and estimate construction projects without guidance from other team members.

That was a good experience. I recommend it to everyone.

The activities really helped me learned Civil3D better. Overall, this course helped me land a job that specializes Land Development. I’ve been using a lot of things I learned from VDCI at my job. The training gave me the basic knowledge to be able to easily fit in a job that uses Civil3D everyday.

I really liked how the training was structured and easy to follow, even for someone new to Revit. The mix of hands-on exercises and step-by-step guidance made it simple to build confidence with the software. The course gave me a strong foundation in Revit, which I can now apply as I pursue opportunities in construction and BIM-related roles. It’s already made me feel more prepared for conversations with industry professionals and opened doors for my next career steps.

I would like to express my utmost satisfaction with my experience at VDCI, which I rate as exceptional. I particularly appreciated the instructor's expertise and the clarity of the instruction, which significantly enhanced my understanding. As a direct result of this training, I have been promoted to Superintendent for a new project within my organization. I am grateful for the positive impact of this experience.

I really enjoyed the communication with others in the class and ease of use. I learned a lot! I learned to do window and door take-offs which helped me advance in my career.

I like being able to work at my own pace for the online training. It was a great introduction course for me to start a new career path in drafting and permitting.

I loved the flexibility and convenience of being able to still work a full time job and take VDCI training courses on the side. It has helped me to understand how to read plans in a more in depth way.

The training was very well-structured and easy to follow, with practical examples I could apply right away in my work. Revit files are very common in any project. Now I can navigate through them and gather important information about the architect’s design, as well as share ideas back with them to coordinate more efficiently.

Definitely would rate my experience and course 5 out of 5. Love the instructor and very valuable criteria. I enjoyed learning more Civil 3D skills from a very skilled and knowledgeable Civil 3D instructor. You can tell the instructor was well versed and explained things very well. This training helped me out exponentially for my career. I’ve been able to utilize and grow with my organization thanks to VDCI. I plan to take more and truly appreciate all of your help.

I enjoyed the efficiency of the VDCI training. Some training can get repetitive and ramble on, but this training was smooth and got the points across without sounding like a broken record. Very well done on the training videos! This training helped me learn how to properly read blueprints to get quotes to my customers in a timely manner.

The classes were great and very informative. I enjoyed learning more about the commercial side. I work with custom homes. I am new to construction so it gave me a good depth of knowledge with blueprints. I feel I am better equipped to communicate with trades and the owners.

VDCI was very easy to use and complete work on. I use blueprints everyday at work.

It was really great course. I like how the instructor took his time to explain everything at a good pace. It was not too fast, not too slow. I also like that throughout the whole lecture he kept repeating things that we had went over intentionally as he gave the lecture to really make us be aware of certain things. It is a great way to ensure we understand the topic that he is going through at that moment. I am now able to understand and do my job better as I look at blue prints all day.

It was a course I was able to be completed at my own pace and time, and worked with my work schedule. Very well broken down, and easy to maneuver. It has helped me better understand some items that I may have been missing, that I hadn't seen in the past.

I enjoyed being challenged to learn something new. Very good course for novice CAD users who haven’t done it since earlier education. It helped me to understand programming for our CNCs in the stone industry.

I enjoy the videos and practical application projects. The best way to learn this type of software is hands on experience and this course helped me hone my skills, learn a new platform and create professional construction documents. This also helped me land a freelance job for a contractor, designing homes for several plots of land.

I enjoyed the instructor’s knowledge level and the class format. I was able to take the concepts presented in the class and apply them to my work as a Faculty Manager.

I liked how easy it was to make my own time to view the videos and not feel rushed going through the information. It was very easy to use the chat boards and the couple of times I reached out to teachers I got responses quickly. I've now got more confidence opening plans and flipping through them to find the information from a main page, to the details.

I liked the fact that it could be accomplished completely online.

I enjoyed the blueprint examples which helped me greatly. The training helped me change careers and join the field of construction.

I best enjoyed that I could access the course at my own pace and all the material taught was up to date. VDCI’s training has helped open doors to supervisory position in construction that I have applied to.

I enjoyed all the instructors. They were knowledgeable. VDCI classes helped me to understand the plumbing commercial industry better.

VDCI gave a thorough lesson for you to fully understand CIVIL 3D. Transition from 2D CAD to 3d, there were some hesitations initially. However, VDCI’s lectures and customer care significantly made this transition super easy. While taking the classes, you can feel that the training has a positive intention with the client's growth and education in mind. VDCI’s training gave me a beautiful foundation for my business to give the best possible product for my clients.

The class has allowed me to read blueprints and has allowed me to successfully bid on bigger projects and have been awarded a couple, so the class has definitely already paid for itself.

The training helps me estimate cost on projects we use in my current and past jobs. It gave me a better understanding of cost structure in construction and I have applied the training in several practical uses in my current and past positions.

The course went real in depth with its lessons and I am happy to have learned so much from this.

The instructor was very clear and made understanding construction thorough yet simple. I am a Building Inspector and the course helped me identify and learn aspects of plans I did not previously understand.

The videos are really easy to understand and it gives you a step-by-step instruction from which you could really have a feel of the software. The training helped me in my career in terms of a more visual approach of the projects that we handle (since mostly for electrical engineering we deal with single line drawings), it makes me appreciate more and have a greater overall view of the project.

The Blueprint Reading training was clear, well-structured, and very practical. The real-world examples and step-by-step approach made it easy to follow and apply. It gave me more confidence in reading and interpreting construction drawings, which has helped me identify potential scope gaps, review submittals more effectively, and communicate with engineers and subcontractors more precisely. This has made me a more valuable and efficient team member in my current role.

I enjoyed getting to experience the start to finish full drafting of a building. It set me up for the basic knowledge and applicable credential to prove my knowledge of Revit.

This course helped me learn AutoCAD software. I really enjoyed the lessons, very applicable to my career now.

I highly recommend the BIM 201-Intermediate Revit course. It's self-paced, easy to understand, and structured perfectly from beginner to advanced level. A truly enjoyable learning experience!

5 stars! Good beginners course if you are new to the industry.

This course was amazing! I enjoyed the self paced aspect. I was able to complete it quickly on my own time. It was also very thorough and I learned a lot. I had no prior experience in the construction field and this course was my stepping stone into landing my first job. After completing the course I could confidently apply for construction positions knowing that I had an understanding of the an integral part of the job.

I learned a lot of valuable information by taking this class that has helped me with my job.

I had a fantastic experience taking AutoCAD courses through VDCI. From start to finish, the program was well-structured, informative, and incredibly practical for needing a self paced program. The instructional videos were knowledgeable and provided clear, step-by-step guidance that made even complex concepts easy to grasp. What really stood out to me was how hands-on the coursework was, I really enjoyed the hands-on quizzes they provided. Each assignment helped build real-world skills, and I walked away feeling confident in my ability to create and manage professional-level drawings in AutoCAD. The pacing was manageable, even with a busy schedule, and the support team was responsive whenever I had questions or needed assistance. I will say the quizzes were over smaller details that I wish the videos went over more, but it was still doable. I highly recommend VDCI. The training I received not only strengthened my technical abilities but also prepared me to apply those skills in a professional setting. I’m grateful for the experience and proud of the progress I made.

I like how thorough the material covered was presented, taught, and structured. The in-depth explanations helped out immensely with seeing solutions to common questions and problems that are likely to arise in day-to-day construction. As a commercial journeyman carpenter and now a residential general contractor, reading prints and having a trained eye are crucial for my career.

This program is, without a doubt, comprehensive. The instructor is very detailed, well-organized and adds a bit of humor thought out. What I enjoy most is that the course covers real office practices. This program is giving me the tools to confidently navigate construction documents in 3D. As someone actively working in project engineering, I am finding the hands-on modeling and real-world application especially valuable. It is helping me contribute more effectively to the design coordination and field planning.

I would recommend VDCI to everyone! I have taken their courses in the past and have deeply benefited from them, and I intend to continue using them to learn and gain necessary skills in the construction industry. I really enjoyed the pacing of the lessons taught throughout the course. Everything was smooth from beginning to end and very easy to understand.

These courses have been a game changer in my ability to retain information and apply it to real life projects. VDCI has been invaluable in my career transition. With no prior background to construction, I've gained essential knowledge and practical skills that have helped me quickly catch up and feel confident in a new field.

I enjoyed learning the terminology of all the different parts of the drawing details and how CAD organizes the data into a functional and easy way to understand how all of the information ties in together. This training helped my career by equipping me with a deeper understanding of the basics of construction drawings and what discrepancies I should be looking for when working on a project. Thank you!

Amazing course! It was very detail oriented. I was starting out in an estimating position when I began this course and it helped me get a great understanding of blueprint reading. Thank you!

I most enjoyed the modular approach and the ability for me to train at my pace. As a result, I am more comfortable with terminology and I understand better what I am looking at, whether that is on paper or on site. Thanks to the course, I can be given a set of drawings and be bettered equipped to turn those into reality!

I would give the course a perfect score 5 out of 5! I enjoyed the fact that this class focused on both big picture and also granular details. It did a great job of explaining Site Plans and Cover Pages, as well as details and building sections. It was great to see how you can start at the site plan and zoom in to the details, and how to get from one to another. It helps show how the entire building is connected and how everything comes together. This course just completely checks the box if you need to know how to read and interpret architectural drawings. I work in construction and it is absolutely necessary how to read plans. I now have the ability to walk clients through building designs and explain how things are going to look, based on the plans. Everything starts with the drawings. You'd also be shocked at the fact that by taking this class, you probably have a better understanding than a lot of guys out there doing the work. This is a great class for ANYONE. Men, women, especially the younger generation. I literally think there's a case that this should be taught in high school classrooms. There is no downside to taking this class. Who wouldn't want to be able to understand building plans? It will 100% come in useful at some point.

Amazing! Every lesson was easy to understand and follow step by step. This course gave me the CAD knowledge I needed and assisted with creating a portfolio that helped me secure a drafting job for a surveying firm.