Acquire the knowledge to create eye-catching architectural design concepts.
Master countless captivating topics including, but not limited to...
Get The Opportunity to Learn Revit
Evolve into a proficient 3D Parametric Solid Modeler & Detailer using the industry-standard 3D Computer Aided Design tool, Revit.
Learn the Essentials of Architectural Design
Explore all of the subject matter and applications necessary to dive into the expansive world of Architectural Design - from discipline specific subjects to industry standard applications.
Endless Electives
Choose to dive even deeper into the industry by exploring our vast range of electives - including project planning, home construction, building design, healthcare facility design, landscaping, urban design foundations, solar design, interior design, and more.
Score Some Industry-Recognized Certifications
Prove your value, drive, and expertise to employers with certifications.
The Architectural Design Technologies Certificate program focuses on teaching the required skills used by people in the Architectural Design Industry. The breath of available Architectural Design technologies and tools available is rapidly expanding - creating large gaps between existing skill sets and the knowledge required today to meet current design demands. Throughout this comprehensive program, we’ll explore all of the subject matter and applications necessary to dive into the expansive world of Architectural Design.
This program is designed for both absolute beginners and current industry specialists. First, the program focuses on the primary discipline specific subjects including The Architectural Design Process & Project Type Basics, Architectural Graphics and Sketching, Physics I (Algebra based), Construction Math Foundations, Trigonometry & Precalculus, Statics for Civil & Architectural Designers, Strength of Materials, Soil Mechanics, Structural Steel Design Principles, Surveying, Fundamentals of Concrete Technology, Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals, and Foundation Engineering & Design.
Interleaved within the core courses you will also study to become a proficient 3D Parametric Solid Modeler & Detailer using an industry standard 3D Architectural Computer Aided Design tool called Revit. You will learn to create 3D models and produce technically accurate drawings of building and other architectural structures while learning industry standard drafting & modeling practices. Core topics will be Revit Essential Training: Architecture, Creating Concrete Buildings, Construction Modeling Tools, Detailing plus AutoCAD MEP training. Students will have the opportunity to earn an industry recognized Certification in Revit for Structural Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP).
Additional subject matter will include Revit Architecture: Advanced Modeling, Calculus I, Mathematica, Algebra (Linear), Materials Science: Physical Metallurgy I, Structural Analysis, Revit: Structure & Industrialized Construction, Project Planning & Design, Technical Writing.
Other optional electives include core fundamental training in over 200 additional program related topics such as Autodesk Inventor, Home Construction, Building Design & Construction, and Roman & Postmodern Architecture, The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, and more. Other topics include Designing a Healthcare Facility with Revit and BIM, Residential Architecture, Architectural Visualization with Photoshop & Blender, Design of Small Homes & Energy-Efficient Buildings, Solar Design, Interior Design for Kitchens, Lighting & Modern Homes, Daylighting, Feng Shui, and Landscaping Design.
As a final bonus, our program will include Green Building Concepts. Start with a course in LEED Certification Introduction and choose optional industry-recognized LEED Certification learning tracks such as LEED AP Green Associate, BD+C, Homes, ID+C, ND, O+M, and ID&C. You'll also have the option to learn Windows 10 Essentials and the entire Microsoft (Office) 365 suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, Visio, Project, Planner, and more!
As an added benefit, if you are currently unemployed, you may qualify to have the entire program paid for, 100%, without any out-of-pocket costs to you. We are WIOA, Trade Act and Section 30 Approved. We also offer various other financing options.
Where to start? Our counselors are available to help put together a customized program to meet your needs.
Upon completion of the program, you may obtain industry-recognized certification including, but not limited to:
Revit Architecture Certified Professional
Revit MEP Electrical Certified Professional
Revit MEP Mechanical & Plumbing Certified Professional
Revit Structure Certified Professional
LEED Certification
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Lean Management
Adobe Creative Cloud Certifications
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certifications in Microsoft Office 365
