Curriculum Overview:

The CAD Academy features an extensive list of 3D software programs and resources. Students will find knowledge of our 3D software titles will open up 3X more job opportunities for them in engineering when compared to competitive solutions. The CAD Academy curriculum is approved by the American Design Drafting Association for Architecture, Civil, Mechanical and General CAD. The CAD Academy prepares instructors and students for industry certification from the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) for Architecture, Civil, Mechanical and General CAD. The ADDA certification validates industry specific knowledge and isn’t based upon software competencies. Software is a tool of the profession. Knowledge of a profession is what makes the professional. The CAD Academy further supports student advancement by allowing students to checkout software licenses for homework and exploratory studies. In addition to the curriculum resources delivered with The CAD Academy instructors also have access to online training, curriculum and tutorials via our instructor portal.

K-12 Program Feature:

SolidWorks 2009

Enable your students to design and create digital prototypes in the classroom. Extensive resources are included for learning and teaching across a broad range of engineering, design and physical science subjects using the industry standard software for 2D and 3D mechanical design. SolidWorks is used by more than 85% of the world’s top ranked engineering institutions worldwide.

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SolidWorks Sustainability Express

Sustainability Express allows users to understand and improve the environmental impact of your designs. Includes calculation of carbon footprint. Real-time feedback with Environmental Impact Dashboard, and handy find Similar Material tool.

Graphisoft ArchiCAD 13

Prepare the next generation of professional architects with the most comprehensive architectural software and training tools available. More than 60% of the top architectural schools in the United States use ArchiCAD to create 'virtual buildings' with all virtual structural elements also referred to as (BIM) Building Information Modeling.

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Graphisoft EcoDesigner

Sustainability is all about choices and 80 percent of design choices on energy efficiency are made early in the design process. EcoDesigner helps architects optimize the design by understanding the energy performance implications of design alternatives. EcoDesigner brings sustainability to the core of BIM (Building Information Modeling).

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A+CAD 2010

We provide all of the software and curriculum your schools needs to teach your students the fundamentals of 2D and 3D CAD using the industry standard AutoCAD user-interface, commands, DWG files and LISP programming tools. A+CAD is a functionally equivalent alternative to AutoCAD, so it requires no training or revamping of your AutoCAD curriculum.

3DVIA Shape

3DVIA Shape is an easy to use innovative 3D sketching software for the conceptual phases of design making 3D design easy for anyone. It’s the perfect application to introduce students to 3D design.

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Bentley MicroStation

Used by engineers, architects, GIS professionals, constructors and owner operators to design, model, visualize, document, map and sustain infrastructure projects. MicroStation is their preferred software foundation, because it delivers an integrated and proven suite of intuitive, interactive and highly interoperable capabilities to the desktop.

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Bentley PowerCivil

Teach civil engineering students to succeed with software and resources which integrate seamlessly into the classroom and is used by 48 of the 50 State Department of Transportation and US Army Core of Engineers. PowerCivil revolutionizes site design with dynamic object modeling. Designers, engineers, and surveyors share a single environment.

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Learn Server from the Bentley Institute

Bentley Learn Server enables instructors to effectively teach civil engineering + sustainable design using Bentley solutions. Learn Server features a continuous, self-paced, blended learning approach which enables instructors to prepare civil engineering students to succeed with the software and resources used by professionals worldwide. Training courses for Bentley software titles are included within learning paths that will help you organize and prioritize training. Learn Server features videos with online courses of interest, carries you through reviewing, registering and taking online courses and concludes with post-completion activities.

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Blender

The line between film, games and design visualization are quickly blurring. It’s increasingly more difficult to distinguish the differences between an interactive architectural walk-through and an interactive video game. Breath excitement into your classroom by creating a fully functioning video game, architectural rendering or create an animated film using Blender and the Blender Creation Studio by The CAD Academy.

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Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel has partnered with The CAD Academy delivering futuristic engineering and architectural presentations to inspire students in the career paths of engineering, architecture and design. Discover the scientific principles used in every aspect of home construction from the foundation to the roof rafters and unveil some of the most ambitious architectural and engineering plans every created.

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Curriculum Overview:

The CAD Academy curriculum maps to the American Design Drafting Industry Certification for General CAD, Architecture, Civil and Mechanical. Our program allows students to explore career pathways through real-world projects while establishing a solid understanding of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and architecture. Curriculum includes printed textbooks, digital training videos, powerpoint presentations, lectures, tutorials and more.

Curriculum Segments:

• CAD Fundamentals curriculum using A+CAD
• Pre-Mechanical Engineering curriculum using SolidWorks
• Pre-Architecture (BIM) Building Information Modeling curriculum using ArchiCAD
• Pre- Civil Engineering curriculum using PowerCivil + Microstation
• Media & Entertainment curriculum using Blender Content Creation Suite
• Engineering and Architecture Principles curriculum by Cengage Learning
• Math and Science lessons which demonstrate the relationship among math, science and technology
• Energy Performance Analysis and Green Design for Architecture using Graphisoft’s EcoDesigner
• Green and Sustainable Design Practice for Mechanical using SolidWork’s Sustainability Express

Student Mentor Program
ADDA Certification Program