THE ARCHITECTS ONLINE SHORT COURSES SECTION

The short course section lists organisations that offer CAD training, CPD and coverage of other short courses that are provided on a commercial basis. 

CAD Training

Governing Bodies

Other Courses

For details about full time, under and post graduate level education go to about education

CAD TRAINING

CADLINE LTD - CAD Training

SPRUNT MEDIA – CAD Training in Central London (Soho) – 0207 478 1000

www.sprunt-media.net                                        info@sprunt-media.net

We are flexible enough with our course content and training dates that we are able to provide you with the freedom and control that can increase your  team’s productivity through our courses.

We can provide training at our location or yours, and would welcome the

development of bespoke course content for your companies own needs.

We are an AutoDESK accredited ATC partner. Our AutoDESK courses cover –

-          AutoCAD

-          AutoCAD LT

-          AutoCAD 3D Drawing

-          AutoDESK Inventor

-          AutoDESK Revit

-          AutoDESK 3D Studio MAX

-          AutoDESK ADT

Sprunt Media provide these courses from beginner to advanced level, and you  receive official AutoDESK training manuals and certificates. 

For more information contact Will Wright on 0207 478 1000 or info@sprunt-media.net

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE CAD Courses

Full range of City & Guilds 4351 and 4533 CAD courses
BTEC courses in 3ds Max

Course_Information:

City & Guild 4353-01 2D CAD level 2
City & Guild 4353-02 2D CAD level 3
City & Guild 4353-03 3D CAD level 3
City & Guild 4351-04 CAD System Management
City & Guild 4351-05 AutoLISP
City & Guild 4351-06 AEC in the Built Environment
BTEC Intermediate Award in Graphics and Animation (Using 3ds Max)
BTEC Advanced Award in Graphics and Animation, Characters and Simulation(Using 3ds Max)
BTEC Advanced Award in Graphics and Animation, Advanced Techniques(Using 3ds Max)

At the Colchester Institute. Contact Bob Morgan. Tel: 01206 518706. Fax: 01206 763041. Email: bob.morgan@colchester.ac.uk

THE JUICE TRAINING - CAD Training

We are an Autodesk approved training centre. Our Autodesk courses cover –

-    AutoCAD

-    AutoCAD LT

-    AutoDESK Combustion

-    AutoDESK VIZ

-    AutoDESK Revit

-    AutoDESK 3D Studio MAX

-    AutoDESK ADT

-    AutoDESK Building Systems

Contact us to find out more.


Training don't cost - it pays


Course_Information:

AutoCAD (any version)
Building Systems
Revit
Viz
3D Studio Max
Combustion
Architectural Desktop

Web: www.thejuicetraining.co.uk

CADSOFT

Title: 1-2-1 CAD Training Provider

Courses:

AutoCAD 2D Drafting Foundation Level: 20 hrs
AutoCAD 2D Drafting Advanced Level: 20 hrs
AutoCAD 3D modelling Foundation Level: 15hrs
AutoCAD 3D modelling Advanced Level: 15hrs
AutoCAD Customisation: 15hrs
AutoCAD Programming using VisualLISP&DCL: 20hrs
AutoCAD Update: upon discussion

AutoCAD LT 2D Drafting Foundation Level: 20 hrs
AutoCAD LT 2D Drafting Advanced Level: 20 hrs
AutoCAD LT Update: upon discussion
3D Studio Max foundation for Architects : 20 hrs
Photoshop for Architects : 15 hrs

Other Services:

We provide on-site or off-site freelance services for
AutoCAD 2D Drafting or 3D modelling.

We provide training in:
London, Bristol, Leicester, Luton, Essex, Surrey, Bath,Reading ,Swindon, and
many more cities/towns. Please contact us for the training in your city/town.

Contact: Mr. Rahul Shah
www.cadd-soft.co.uk 
r.shah@cadd-soft.co.uk 
(+44)-(0)2089001713 (O)
(+44)-(0)7766492708 (M)

CADCOACHING

Cadcoaching offers AutoCad and MicroStation fundamentals training course. Courses start from £160 a day and can be tailored for individual requirements.
Personal tuition course based over two full days. This option is best if you require a thorough one-on-one training foundation. This can be extended to include a third day if required.  The course fees are £160 a day (Personal tuition of offered for AutoCAD only)
Corporate on-site group training lasting 2 or 3 days depending on need. Suitable for groups of 2-6 people. Course fees are £300 for up to 4 delegates and £360 for up the 5th and 6th delegate

For further information please view the details on the website http://www.cadcoaching.co.uk
 or contact

mark@cadcoaching.co.uk  for AutoCad
hilton@cadcoaching.co.uk  for MicroStation

CADENCE ONE TO ONE

10 James House, Wolfe Crescent, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 6SR. Tel: 020 7231 4337. Email: chris@cadence1to1.plus.com Website: www.oakland.freeserve.co.uk 
Well established Architectural training covering all aspects of VectorWorks and Artlantis.
2D or 3D training is normally conducted on a one-to-one or a one-to-two basis and as such can be tailored to specific individual needs. Larger group training is available by arrangement.

CADLINE Business Centre Ltd

Northumberland House, Drake Avenue, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 2AP. Tel: 01784 419922, Fax: 01784 462985. Contact name: Jacci Richards. Email: training@cadline.co.uk Website: www.cadline.co.uk  

CADSCHOOL

- CAD training school specialising in 2d, 3d Rendering & animation
Westwood, Twyford Moors, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1RN. Tel: 01962 711907, Fax: 01962 711534, Email: steve@cadschool.co.uk Website: www.cadschool.co.uk  

CONSTRUCTION CPD Certification Service

CPD Certified Seminars, Courses and Training CD's
CAD Doctor Series Training CD's for AutoCAD, ADT & Revit. Free demo site: www.caddoctordemo.co.uk 
Contact: David Clarke, The Coach House, Ealing Green, Ealing, London, W5 5ER Tel: 01428 727974, email: david.clarke@tinyonline.co.uk, website: www.cpduk.co.uk 

CELL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

New computer intel pentium4 computer repair internet sharing broadband
Software language computer French and English computer parts
Online insurances

Course Information:

IT Training on site
Please contact: Vincent N'Djomon - 16 St Andrews Road, The Hyde, London, Brent. NW9 8DL. Tel: 020 8205 1048, Fax: 020 8205 9651, Email: info@cellcomputer.net Website: www.cellcomputer.net 

ARCHVISION

AutoCAD 14 - 3d Studio Max 3
AutoCAD (advance) 10 week duration £500, 3D Studio Max 3.0 (advance) £2000. Contact Anjum Mehmood, 31 Stirling Close, Rainham, Essex, IG1 1YQ. Tel & fax: 017085 59639, email: archvision@btinternet.com website: www.archvision.cjb.net

TUTORCAD

Manchester Office and UK
Training Specialists in all AutoCAD - Autodesk software. Scheduled AutoCAD courses in Manchester from only £175/day per trainee. On-site bespoke courses held anywhere in the UK. Group discounts available.
AutoCAD (any version)
3D Studio Viz
3D Studio Max
Architectural Desktop
Inventor
Map - Land Desktop
Document Management

Contact: Ashley Cress at TutorCAD. Tel: 0161 904 8753, Email: info@tutorcad.co.uk or Web: www.tutorcad.co.uk 

AZTEC

Company: Aztec
Address: Prospect House, London Road, Bristol BS30 5NA
Phone: 08707 522 177
Fax: 08707 522 178
Contact: Grant Gardner
Email: training@azteccad.co.uk 
URL: http://www.azteccad.co.uk 
General Information: With training centres in London and Bristol, Aztec are the preferred source for authorised training in Autodesk, Discreet and McNeel products.
Course information: Aztec provide a range of courses covering AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Revit, Autodesk Viz, 3ds Max, Rhino and Flamingo.

CADVENTURE

Professional CAD training for architects by architects. Central London location. For all your Microstation and AutoCAD training requirements. Call 020 7436 9004 or email training@cadventure.co.uk

The Design Division (UK) Ltd

The Design Division are the leading VectorWorks training resource in the UK. Day modules on all aspects of VectorWorks training in the UK; from beginners to advanced.

Contact Mark Stephens, The Design Division (UK) Ltd, Unit 363 Lee Valley TechnoPark, Ashley Road, London, N17 9LN. Tel: 020 8880 4399, Fax: 020 8880 4397. Email: info@TheDesignDivision.co.uk website: www.theDesignDivision.co.uk   

THE LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London

Course_Information:

ABC Award in 3D Design (CAD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN)

Duration: 5 Saturdays, commencing 9th October 2004 10am-4pm
22nd January 2005 10am-4pm

Course fee: £80 plus £30 registration (to be confirmed)

This award introduces the concepts and practice of using computer aided design (VectorWorks) in interior design and architectural practice It introduces and develops the main principles of using CAD, both as a 2D drafting tool and as a dynamic 3D design tool, which enables designers to develop and explore ideas and design proposals. It presumes a general level of IT literacy and a familiarity with 3D design language and practice.

The unit is project based, and enables students to gain confidence through the development of a set of core skills and principles, which they are then encouraged to relate to their own practice. The course uses specific CAD software, but establishes the use of CAD within a broader range of digital design, rendering and presentation software.
· Drawing environment, menus, palettes
· 2D CAD drawing, layers and symbols
· 3D design drawing, projection and perspective views
· Drawing layout and presentation

ABC Award in 3D Design (DIGITAL MODELLING)

Duration: 5 Saturdays, commencing 13th November 2004 10am-4pm
26th February 2005 10am-4pm

Course fee: £80 plus £30 registration (to be confirmed)

This Award enables students to explore and understand the practice of 3D interior design and modelling in detail, using VectorWorks and Artlantis. It discusses the approaches and methodologies of VectorWorks as a design and modelling tool and its use in professional practice. Practical exercises introduce and enable students to customise and develop the drawing interface, to render, present and communicate their design ideas.

This unit is complementary to CAD for Interior Design, and can be taken in conjunction with it, or as a separate unit.
· 2D CAD detail drawing, customising commands
· 3D solid modelling using NURBS
· Presentation techniques, walkthroughs
· Importing and exporting drawings, text, images
 
ABC Certificate in 3D Design (INTERIOR DESIGN MODELLING AND VISUALISING)

Duration: 30 weeks, Thursday 10.30 – 4.30 autumn, spring, summer terms

Course fee: £320 plus £60 registration (to be confirmed)

The Certificate aims to develop an understanding and competence in using software to develop skills to design in a 3D digital environment. The course is aimed at candidates who are designers, or architects, both professionals and students who have traditional 3D design skills, and who want to transfer and extend these into digital environments.

As well as introducing and practicing a range of software skills including using VectorWorks, Artlantis, through set exercises and projects, the course enables candidates to develop these skills into the context of their own design practice.

· 2D CAD drawing, layers and symbols
· 3D solid modelling, colour, lighting, textures
· Presentation techniques, walkthroughs
· Importing and exporting drawings, text, images
· Digital portfolio and CD design
Please contact Anthony Parsons
Tel: 020 7514 6968, email: a.parsons@lcc.ac.uk 

CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Camberwell and Chelsea Short Course Unit, University of the Arts London, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RJ. Tel: 020 7514 6311, 020 7514 6315. email: shortcourses@chelsea.arts.ac.uk web: www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk 
3D Modelling - AutoCAD. Weekday, evening and weekend courses in 2004/2005
3D Studio Max - 3D Modelling. Evening and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
VectorWorks. Weekday, evening and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Interior Decoration. weekday courses in 2004/2005.
Introduction to Interior Design. Evening courses in 2004/2005
Construction for Interior Designers. weekday and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Business Management for Interior Designers. weekday and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Modular Interior Design courses. Weekday courses in 2004/2005.
Architectural Drawing for Designers. Weekday, evening and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Perspective Drawing. Weekday, evening and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Freehand Drawing for Designers. Weekday and weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Interior Lighting Design. Weekend courses in 2004/2005.
Kitchen and Bathroom Planning and Design. Weekend courses in 2004/2005.                                

THE UNIVERSITY OF READING

MSc Itelligent Buildings. School of Construction Management & Engineering, Whitenights. PO Box 219, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AW. Tel: 0118 3786254, fax: 0118 9313856, email: g.ozkan@reading.ac.uk  website: www.rdg.ac.uk/ib 
General Information:

Intelligent Buildings Programme Continuing Professional Development modules or a flexible, part-time MSc course over 2 - 5 years or full-time over 1 year Intelligent Buildings are designed and managed to meet changing environmental, business and human needs. The need for effective, healthy, sustainable and responsive environments covers all types of buildings throughout the world. Come and join this unique and innovative part-time modular programme to find out how we can meet these needs. • A Course designed in collaboration with industry to meet the needs of industry • Modules may be studied individually, or in any combination, as part of a personal or Career Development Programme • Credits may be accumulated for a Diploma or MSc qualification • The assignments provide the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of intelligent buildings • Dissertation guidance is given on choosing a research topic, research techniques and the style and presentation of the finished work

Course Information:

 This unique, innovative and flexible programme has been designed in collaboration with industry, with modules taught by first class, international professionals from over 50 companies and from the University of Reading. Modules are structured to reflect the fact that Intelligent Buildings are designed and managed to meet changing environmental, business and human needs. All buildings need effective, healthy, sustainable and responsive environments. The Module choices include:
• Concepts, Strategy & Management
• Building Systems, Architecture & People
• IT and Communications Systems
• Design Intelligence into Building
• Financial Analysis & Investment Appraisal • Facilities Management
• Design Management & Briefing
• Principles of Project Management
• Sustainable Design & Construction
• Workplace Planning & Design
• Applied Informatics
• IT & Project Management
* Research Methods

This university programme is an approved member of the RIBA CPD network, is supported by the EPSRC and has programme contributions from the European Intelligent Building Group, Dytecna Ltd and many other international companies. You can start your programme at any time of the year.

EDL Training Centre

EDL offer Autodesk Authorised Courses at all levels (CPD registered), the BTEC Advanced Award in CAD and bespoke courses and workshops.
Contact Anita Nice, EDL Training Centre, Little Braxted Hall, Little Braxted, Witham, Essex CM8 3EU. Tel: 013765 18850, fax: 013765 18860, email training@edlgroup.com  www.edlgroup.com  

HIGHLANDER LTD

Highlander is one of the UK's longest established and most successful training providers for the creative, web and marketing sectors.

The company, which was setup in 1995, offers a wide range of classroom, blended and online learning programs and has facilities in central London and York.

Highlander is an Adobe Authorised Training Provider and aims for high quality standards. The company has won a number of awards over the years including Macromedia "Training Partner of the Year", Oracle "Outstanding Partner" Award and ColdFusion Developers Journal "Best Worldwide Training and Education".

Highlander's client base has grown over the years to cover a wide range of organisations, some of which can be seen on the sample clients page of the site. We work with large corporates through to small businesses, government, education and NGO’s.

When you choose Highlander you get

• Marketing collateral that is honest and accurately represents the services we provide.
• Dates that run - we don't invent dates just to encourage you to call us.
• High quality facilities - our rooms are professional, air-conditioned, well equipped and centrally located.
• THE BEST trainers in the UK.  Our instructors are Adobe Certified, have a minimum of 5 years hands on professional experience and are assessed on every class.
• Treated in a professional manner at all times.
• A guarantee that if you aren't completely satisfied you can reset the course completely free of charge*

If you are looking for a proven, cost effective and highly professional provider for your Adobe Training then you have come to the right place.  Highlander has helped thousands of people improve their Adobe product skills over the years. You could be next.
 

To find out what courses we offer, then visit our website at www.highlander.co.uk or contact Tamara Bennett on 0800 156 0777 or e-mail tamara.bennett@highlander.co.uk
 

LEWISHAM COLLEGE - AutoCAD short courses

Contact: Bill Tree - Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Lewisham College, Lewisham Way, London SE4 1UT, tel: 020 8694 3335, fax: 020 8694 9163, email: wtr@staff.lewisham.ac.uk

London College of Printing
Short five day Saturday courses in VectorWorks and Artlantis.
Course covers 2D drafting and 3D modelling and rendering.
For further information contact anthony parsons 020 7514 6968
e-mail a.parsons@lcp.linst.ac.uk

LIMPERTS ACADEMY

Contact: John Mansfield - 19 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Ireland. Tel: +353 (0) 1 492 5864, fax: +353 (0) 1 492 5869, email: johnmansfield@limpertsacademy.com  website: www.limpertsacademy.com 
General Information:

Limperts Academy is a specialist awarding body, providing courses in Interior Design that are available by home study or through affiliated colleges in Ireland.

Course Information:

Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration; Higher National Diploma in Interior Design; BA in Interior Design; MA in Interior Design; Certificate in Colour Consultancy; Certificate in Landscape & Garden Design; Certificate in Lighting Design; Certificate in Commercial Design Consultancy.

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

School of the Built Environment - University of Salford

Contact - Julia Cannon, University of Salford, 4th Floor, Maxwell Building, Salford Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT. Tel: 0161 295 4600, Fax: 0161 295 5011, Email: enquiries-sobe@salford.ac.uk Website: www.sobe.salford.ac.uk

Our school is the UK's premier destination for studying the Built Environment. We won the Queen's Anniversary Prize for our contribution to higher education, the only UK school, in this discipline, to have been awarded this honour. Our research is ranked as the very best in the UK and our teaching is also ranked as amongst the top in the UK for this subject discipline. In the 2008 UK Government Research Assessment Exercise, 25% of our research submission was judged as World Leading and 65% of international excellence standard. We submitted more researchers for assessment than any other university placing us as the UK’s top school for research power – we have retained our number 1 position since 1992.

We have over 1350 undergraduate students, 450 Masters students and 160 PhD research students from all over the world. Our students and alumni regularly win prizes in international competitions. Our graduates are much sought after by companies, with some 94% of our bachelor’s students finding employment by graduation or going on to further study.

We have a strong, multi-disciplinary, teaching and learning base, strengthened by international collaboration. We have over 65 academic staff 26 of whom are professors. Our top calibre teaching, research and technical staff offer access to leading edge thinking, supported by facilities of the highest quality. We offer a range of management focused, professionally accredited bachelors and masters courses. These are informed by our leading edge research work, with many of our top researching academics also teaching on programmes or offering guest lectures on their specialisations. Our courses are developed with the future needs of industry in close focus. This enables our students both to benefit from the latest thinking and to develop skills much sought after by employers leading to excellent and rewarding career prospects. We also offer outstanding research opportunities with dedicated training and support. Our courses can be studied full-time, part-time or even over the Internet - options which allow you to combine a career with study.


Course Information

MSc Digital Architectural Design: explore how to apply the latest digital design technologies. Full-time and part-time on campus

MSc Accessibility and INCLUSIVE DESIGN -provide for the needs of all building users. Online distance learning

Other programmes available at http://www.sobe.salford.ac.uk/studyatsobe/courses/


MAKING A SCENE

Contact Brain Soundy, Making a Scene, Tel: 01344 753390, Fax: 01344 751601, Mob 07799 661947, email: andrea@visualisation-software-training.co.uk web: www.visualisation-software-training.co.uk   
Visualisation Software Training - Lightwave and ArchiCAD.
Regular courses for Autodesk 2004, Autodesk ADT 2004, Autodesk Viz 4, 3ds max 6, Lightwave 7.5 and ArchiCAD.
Rhino3D - Nurbs Modelling -  2 and 3 day courses -
 
all 3 day courses can be taken as a 2 day week or weekend intensive course
Courses held in London, Bracknell and Manchester and at your office -
Please contact: andrea@visualisation-software-training.co.uk - or tel: 01344 753390.

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY - 3d modeling software courses in the NE of UK

Contact Naomi James, 137 Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3PN. Tel: 07816 497500, Email: naomijames15@hotmail.com  


JMW TRAINING - AutoCAD & 3D Studio Viz Courses

For more information contact Mark Norton or John Williams. Tel: 020 7488 9191 or email: training@jmw.uk.com

CAD TRAINING SERVICES - AutoCAD Courses

Personal tuition, training by an experienced CAD architect. Daytime or evening courses available. dp_arch@yahoo.com  
Tel: 020 7266 2506, 0790 537 6549.

META4 UK

Meta4 Training & Services Division
Kedleston House, Aspen Drive, Spondon, Derby DE21 7SG. Tel: 01332 678 240, fax: 01332 678 241, email: training@meta4uk.com

MiniCAD & VectorWORKS
One day Saturday courses, an introduction to MiniCAD and VectorWORKS. Contact Anthony Parsons - 020 7514 6968

GOVERNING BODIES

CPD Certification Services

The Coach House, Ealing Green, London W5 5ER. Tel: 020 8840 4383, fax: 020 8579 3991, www.cpduk.co.uk

OTHER COURSES

ACADEMY CLASS

Academy Class is the the nation's Premier Creative IT training center  for

individuals or companies. As an Adobe and Autodesk Authorised Training Centre, we offer full certification courses from our training

suite in London & Manchester or onsite at your location anywhere in the UK and Europe.
Courses include 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Indesign, Combustion, Acrobat, After Effects, and a range of specialist courses for Architects

Academy Class - James House, 22-24 Corsham Street, London, N1 6DR. Tel: 08450 507595, Fax: 0870 330 5722, Email: mark.young@academyclass.co.uk, Web: www.academyclass.co.uk

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Ray Nicholson - Farnborough College of Technology, Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6SB. Tel: 01252 407104, Fax: 01252 407041, Email: info@farn-ct.ac.uk

Not surprisingly given it's location and history Farnborough has close links with a number of companies in this arena, and the two courses attract a mix of designers and animators.

Course information:
Basic Design and Animation using 3dsmax
Advanced Design & Animation using 3dmax
Sept to June - (6pm-9pm for One Evening a week)

FINE FORM DESIGN STUDIOS

Model Making
PO Box 311, Felixstow, Suffolk, IP11 0US. Tel: 020 7242 0101 or 01394 672299, Fax: 020 7242 0101 or 01394 672289, Website: www.fineform.co.uk  

ARRAY CREATIVES LLP

3d visualisation, animation, CD-ROM & web based presentation.
Suite 1, St Mary's House, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT, UK. Tel: 01858 439922, Fax: 01858 439911, Email: david@arraycreatives.co.uk Website: www.arraycreatives.co.uk  

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