How Our Live Instructor-Led CAD Courses Work
Spectrum Solutions’ instructor-led CAD courses put you in a live class with a certified instructor, whether you join us in person at our Houston office or attend virtually from anywhere. Both options are the same class. You learn alongside the same students, at the same time, with the same materials, the same software access and the same instructor ready to answer your questions. Choose the format that fits your life, and get the same education either way.
Watch How Our Instructor-Led Training Works
Two Ways to Attend, One Class
When you register for any of our instructor-led CAD courses, you choose whether to attend in person or virtually. That choice changes where you sit. It does not change what you learn. Virtual students join the same live sessions as in-person students.
| What You Get | In Person in Houston | Virtual From Anywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Live class sessions | Attend the live class with your instructor and classmates | Attend the same live class, at the same time, through a Zoom or Teams style meeting |
| Instructor | Industry-experienced, certified instructor in the room | The same industry-experienced, certified instructor, live on screen |
| Class schedule | Same dates and times as virtual students | Same dates and times as in-person students |
| Course material | Course material for your class | The same course material, sent to you before class |
| Software access | Work hands-on in our Houston classroom | Remote into the training computer during the live session |
| Questions and help | Ask questions and get help in real time | Ask questions and get help in real time |
| Certificate | Certificate of Completion | Certificate of Completion |
How It Works, Step by Step
1. Choose Your Course and Reserve Your Seat
Pick a course from our upcoming classes and reserve your seat. During registration, select whether you will attend in person or virtually.
2. Get Ready for Class
If you are attending in person, you will join us at our Houston office at Ashford Crossing II, 1880 S. Dairy Ashford Rd, Suite 408, Houston, TX 77077. If you are attending virtually, we will send you an invite link to the class meeting. We will also email you the course material, a way to remote into the training computer during the live session, and a recommended remote setup.
3. Join the Live Class
On the first day, join your instructor and classmates in person or through the meeting link. Most of our courses run for two weeks, Monday through Thursday, and in-person and virtual students follow the same schedule.
4. Learn With Real-Time Support
Work through hands-on exercises while your instructor answers questions and walks you through each step. Virtual students don’t watch a recording. They join the class and have the same access to the instructor as everyone else.
5. Earn Your Certificate
Complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion from our Autodesk and Octave (formerly Hexagon) Authorized Training Center. Students who attend virtually earn the same certificate as students who attend in person.
Why Choose Spectrum Solutions for Your CAD Course
- Instructors from the industry. Our instructors are industry practitioners, not just trainers, so you learn real-world techniques along with the software.
- Small class sizes. Small classes mean more personal attention and faster progress, in the classroom and online.
- Authorized training. We are an Authorized Training Center for Autodesk and Octave (formerly Hexagon), so you train on current tools and the workflows used in the energy, oil and gas industry.
- Based in Houston. Our location in the heart of the industry keeps our courses tied to the work you will do.
- One standard, two formats. You never have to trade quality for convenience. Virtual students get the same education as students in our classroom.
Instructor-Led CAD Courses You Can Take In Person or Virtually
Every course below is available in both formats. Learn more about each course on its own page, or return to our instructor-led courses overview to compare them.
Pick Your Course and Your Format
Whether you want to sit in our Houston classroom or log in from your own office, you get the same live instruction from the same certified instructors. Choose a course, select how you want to attend, and reserve your seat. Questions about which format fits you? Call 713-936-3623 or contact our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend in person to take a CAD course?
No. Our live, instructor-led CAD training is available both in our Houston, Texas classroom and through live virtual instruction, so you can join from wherever works best for you.
How does attending the class virtually work?
We will send you an invite link to join the class through a Zoom or Teams style meeting. You will also be emailed the course material, a way to remote into the training computer during the live session, and a recommended remote setup.
Is the virtual class the same as the in-person class?
Yes. Virtual students attend the same live sessions, taught by the same instructors, on the same schedule as in-person students.
Will I get support if I attend virtually?
Yes. Instructors are available to answer questions and walk through exercises in real time, whether you are in the classroom or connecting virtually.
Do I get the same certificate whether I attend in-person or virtually?
Yes. Every student who completes the course, in person or virtually, earns a Certificate of Completion from our Autodesk and Octave (formerly Hexagon) Authorized Training Center.
How long are the classes?
Most instructor-led courses run two weeks, Monday through Thursday, and the schedule is the same for in-person and virtual students. Check our upcoming classes for exact dates.