Online Self-Paced Training: Autodesk Civil 3D Advanced
The Autodesk Civil 3D Advanced course is designed for experienced civil engineering professionals and CAD/BIM managers seeking to leverage the advanced customization, specialized design tools, and collaborative workflows of Autodesk Civil 3D software. Building upon foundational design concepts, this series focuses on optimizing project standards and managing complex project requirements. You will learn to manage drawing styles and project settings, establish data shortcut workflows, advanced parcel subdivision, build surfaces from point clouds and GIS data, construct custom pipe parts lists, design roundabouts, analyze corridor section edits and mass-haul volumes, and perform cost estimations using pay items.
- How much is it?
- $1195 (includes a THREE month Autodesk Civil 3D license to use the software on your computer – a retail value of $1080)
- What’s included?
- THREE month Autodesk Civil 3D license to use the software from your computer (a retail value of $1080)
- Multimodal, hands-on learning format – Interactive learning with text, audio, video walkthroughs, exercises and review questions for increased learning retention
- Certificate of Completion from an AutoDesk Authorized Training Center
- Receive a minimum of 70% at the end of the course to receive a Certificate of Completion.
- Help on Course Content or Software Set-Up is available via Email and Phone. Our support consists of active, industry users of the tool.
- How does it work:
- Purchase the course
- Within 24-48hrs:Â
- You’ll receive an email to our Training Portal to access the course.
- You will receive another email with instructions and a link to download the Civil 3D software. We will assign you the Autodesk Civil 3D license to use the software that is good for 3 months. This will be for your hands on exercises.
- The course is broken into 5 modules (GEN201 – GEN 205). Each has its own lessons, activities, and quizzes.
- You have 3 months to complete the course. If 3 months have passed and you still need more time, contact us for an extension at $100/mo.
- Receive a minimum of 70% at the end of the course and you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The Spectrum Solutions Difference
- Our course includes the software license. Most other online courses do not include licenses to use the CAD software which will incur additional charges on the user's end.
- We give users the flexibility of 3 months with course. Other providers generally offer 1 month.
- Our curriculum is training material that is authorized by Autodesk. We are also an AutoDesk Authorized Training Center.
- Users receive support from active, industry experienced users of the software.
- Users will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.
Topics Covered: Fundamentals Learning Paths (GEN 201 - GEN 205)
GEN 201 – Civil 3D Management for Generalists
Manage styles and drawing settings to maintain standards across Civil 3D files.
Set up data shortcuts to enable multi-user project sharing and collaboration.
Customize and expand sheet sets to streamline deliverable management.
- GEN 202 – Beyond the Basics for Existing Conditions
- Create site parcels and subdivide them based on target areas, setbacks, and site constraints.
- Generate advanced surfaces using diverse data sources, including point clouds, contours, and GIS data.
- Create and visually evaluate volume surfaces to analyze cut and fill changes.
- GEN 203 – Beyond the Basics for Pipe Networks
- Build custom parts lists and configure pipe rules and layer standards for storm and pressure networks.
- Lay out and edit pressure pipe networks across plan and profile views.
- Add appurtenances and fittings to complete pressure network designs.
- GEN 204 – Beyond the Basics for Corridors
- Create, manage, and share assemblies across projects while managing display using code sets.
- Superimpose profiles to compare elevation points and design complex roundabout intersections.
- Review and modify corridor sections at specific stations.
- Generate mass-haul diagrams to analyze and optimize earthwork movement.
- GEN 205 – Quantity Takeoff and Visualization
- Insert multi-view blocks to enrich 3D model geometry and presentation.
- Inspect, navigate, and evaluate models and corridors from various 3D perspectives.
- Assign pay items to drawing objects to perform automated cost estimation for the design.
Prerequisites & System Compatibility
- Completion of the GEN100 Civil 3D course or equivalent learning. Contact us if you have questions about whether your previous learning can be applied to the Advance course.
- Operating System: This content is strictly designed for the AutoCAD 2026 software running on a Windows operating system. It is not designed for, and does not apply to, AutoCAD for Mac or Google Chromebook.
- A working knowledge of your operating system.
- Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based products and knowledge of civil engineering terminology.
- A basic understanding of 3D design software (e.g., AutoCAD or Civil 3D) and general construction workflow a plus.
- Course material includes access to hands-on practice files.
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FAQs/ Product Points
How much is the course?
$1195
When can I start the course?
24-48hrs after you purchase the course.
How much time do I have to complete this course?
You will have THREE months to complete the course at your own pace.
What if I need more time to complete the course?
If you need more time when the included 3 month free Autodesk Civil license expires, contact us to extend it for $100/mo.
Will I be able to retake the quizzes?
Yes