Online Self-Paced Training: Autodesk Civil 3D Fundamentals
The Autodesk Civil 3D Fundamentals course is designed for civil engineering professionals seeking to master the foundational, model-based design capabilities of Autodesk Civil 3D software. Civil 3D enables rapid design iterations and dynamic updates across full infrastructure project lifecycles. In this comprehensive series, you will navigate the Civil 3D interface, import and organize survey data, build and analyze terrain surfaces, perform grading and volume calculations, design gravity and pressure pipe networks, model complex road corridors and intersections, and produce complete plan and profile drawing sets for plotting.
- How much is it?
- $1195 (included is 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 (GEN 101 – GEN 105). 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 101 - GEN 105)
- GEN 101: Introduction to Civil 3D for Generalists
- Navigate the Autodesk Civil 3D interface, including the ribbon, drawing window, Command Line, and Toolspace tabs.
- Generate predefined and custom reports to extract engineering data from AEC drawing objects.
- GEN 102 : Existing Conditions for Generalists
- Execute survey workflows to import, manually create, group, edit, and report on points.
- Draw parcels from legal descriptions.
- Build, edit, and refine TIN surfaces using breaklines, boundaries, and drawing objects.
- Analyze surfaces using profiles and Object Viewer, label elevations and slopes, and evaluate buildable areas.
- GEN 103 : Design Development for Generalists
- Design site grading and drainage using feature lines and grading objects, and calculate cut/fill volumes.
- Create, edit, and label gravity and pressure pipe networks in plan and profile views.
- Manage and manipulate Civil 3D project data using Project Explorer.
- GEN 104 : Corridors for Generalists
- Create sites, alignments, and profiles following specific design criteria, controlling stationing and design speeds.
- Design roadway cross-sections using assemblies and subassemblies.
- Build, modify, and display road corridors, intersections, and finished ground surfaces.
- Layout sample lines to calculate corridor earthworks and material quantities.
- GEN105 : Final Design for Generalists
- Generate and edit view frames, match lines, and section views for plan production.
- Create and plot completed plan, profile, and cross-section sheet sets using Plan Production tools.
Prerequisites & System Compatibility
- 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