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Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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C&EE X 489.16

This introductory course in Building Information Modeling (BIM) focuses on Autodesk's Revit Architecture as a platform for learning key principles in the design and documentation of building elements.  

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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Learn to use the Revit Architecture's platform with the BIM software tool to develop high accuracy architectural designs and share with all invovled design partners
Explore, validate, and convey architectural designs with plans, sections, and elevations using the Revit BIM platform
Produce visualizations that show how the building components will fit into their surroundings and how they will interact with each other

About This Course

This introductory course in Building Information Modeling (BIM) focuses on Autodesk's Revit Architecture as a platform for learning key principles in the application of digital media in the design and documentation of building elements within a parametric environment. Fundamental training is provided so students can progress to more advanced design computation and its application in the construction industry. Through a series of lectures and exercises, this course explores basic BIM concepts that apply to all parametrically driven CAD systems. The software tool used in this course requires a Windows Operating System.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Ataa Aly
REG#
406576
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Windows Operating System required to access the software tool in this course.
Book: Required Textbook: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2020: No Experience Required by Eric Wing
Sybex
ISBN 978-1-119-56008-1
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Construction Management Extended

certificate

Construction Management Extended

certificate The certificate in Construction Management Extended provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management.

The certificate in Construction Management Extended provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management.

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