Typical Revit Training Methodologies and Their Respective Benefits

Due to the increasing acceptance of parametric model-based construction design and documentation processes by the AEC industry, the importance of undertaking BIM application training cannot be underestimated. If you are a student who has just completed your formal education and are looking to boost your technical skills, industry-relevant Autodesk Revit training classes can play a crucial role. On the other hand, customised corporate training modules can be the most cost-effective way to help your firm smoothly transition from 2D CAD methodologies to 3D BIM workflows -- increasingly demanded by clients. Whilst there are numerous methods to offer BIM application training to students, professionals, and organisations, different training methods suit different requirements.

A Revit training methodology that works for an academic institute may not entirely fetch expected results for small- and medium-sized architectural and engineering practices. Listed below are the different methodologies that can be used to offer training on Autodesk Revit:

1. Instructor-Led Classroom Training

With this form of teaching, candidates visit an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre wherein they are offered face-to-face immersive training by Autodesk Authorized instructors on BIM-based design and documentation techniques. Considered as one of the most effective means for professional and technical learning, this intensive training approach ensures all participants benefit from the real-world experience and in-depth software knowledge of the trainers. Furthermore, the members can directly clarify certain doubts or solve problems concerning BIM design techniques. From the candidates’ perspective, they can easily network with other members and discuss real-world situations with trainers and other peers. On the other hand, instructors can clearly demonstrate complex project-related concepts.

2. Instructor-Led Onsite Training

This approach is most effective for small- and medium-sized architectural and MEP practices looking to train their teams on Revit-based design and documentation projects. For this mode to work for the company, it is extremely important that the instructor visiting the corporate practise has hands-on knowledge of real-world projects and workflows. As opposed to classroom training, onsite Revit training is restricted to achieving that particular organisation’s training goals. Occasionally, onsite training is also employed by universities that offer interior design, architectural, and engineering courses.

3. Instructor-Led Virtual Classroom Training

Instructor-led Autodesk Revit online training courses combine the benefits of conventional classroom-based approach, except the participants can join the online classroom from remote locations via the Internet. Often used extensively by online universities and large multinational organisations, this real-time virtual mode of training is again led by Autodesk Authorized instructors and employs several online collaboration tools, shared whiteboards, and chat rooms. Instructors use several ways, such as concept demonstration, class exercises, presentations, and case studies, to keep participants engaged. To facilitate a two-way discussion, students and instructors can use whiteboards and chat rooms to collaborate.

4. Self-Paced Online Training

These Revit courses are self-study online courses and take an asynchronous approach in that they can be completed by candidates at any time and at any location. They do not allow for live dialogue and discussion. Whilst online training videos are an example of this approach, candidates can be supplied with course materials to supplement the online lessons. One of the advantages of this mode is that candidates are not time-bound to complete the courses. Many large organisations and educational institutes with a diverse cross-section of candidates use this approach. More often than not, participant groups have access to an online archive or a virtual reference library that enables them to review any previous lessons.

5. Custom Blended Training

This mode involves understanding the training objectives of the client (which may be a university, a corporate practise, a professional group, or an individual) and employing a custom mix of instructor-led classroom coaching, online lessons, onsite training, and live virtual discussion sessions to meet the same. For instance, an MEP (M&E) or an architectural firm would require onsite Revit training classes to educate the design team on the basics of BIM processes and workflows; however, they could employ virtual classrooms or self-paced online lessons to provide software training.

Prabhat Singh heads Grey Edge, a leading Autodesk Revit MEP Training Centre in Mumbai. Prabhat has been instrumental in designing many types of curriculum related to domains, such as architecture, interior design and web designing and development.