Explore Building Information Modeling (BIM) for construction and architecture. Learn to create and manage digital representations of physical structures.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI), File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, AutoCAD, Construction Estimating, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Construction Management, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Engineering Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Construction, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Timelines, Real Estate, Finance, Business Transformation, Innovation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Document Management, Construction, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Drawing, Project Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Digital Transformation, Architectural Design, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Data Management, Data Modeling, Coordination, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Drawings, Blueprint Reading, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Construction Estimating, Technical Drawing, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Construction, Autodesk Revit, Construction Estimating, Emerging Technologies, Architectural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Facility Management, Collaborative Software, Cloud Computing, Cost Estimation, 3D Modeling, Document Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Project Management, LLM Application, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Work Breakdown Structure, Team Oriented, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Project Documentation, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Business Ethics, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Procurement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Controls
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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People who have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as advanced technical skills, are typically best suited for roles in BIM. It can also help to be a highly analytical and curious problem solver. The ability to function well in a team setting can also be a key quality for those who work in the area of BIM. Strong mathematical skills are also typically needed, and 3D visualization, modeling, and recordkeeping skills can be important in this type of work. Experience working in architecture, engineering, or construction can also help enhance the performance of people who have roles in BIM.
BIM specialist, manager, and technician are three possible career paths for someone in BIM, with technicians being more likely to be hired in entry-level positions while BIM specialist and manager positions typically require more education and experience. BIM can apply in careers in architecture and medical equipment planning for professions such as steel structure technicians, BIM designers, CAD/BIM drafters, and senior design engineers.
In the early stages of studying BIM, you could study related topics such as advanced mathematics, technical writing, programming, and CAD basics. When you advance in your studies, construction management, mechanical engineering, beam robotics, and civil engineering are some topics you can study that are related to BIM. Clash detection, 4D simulation, and quantity takeoff are some other related topics. You could also study finance and project management-related topics like cost estimating, scheduling, cost control, and real estate finance, which are related to BIM. Additionally, you could study AutoCAD, Revit, 3D modeling, virtual reality, and Python programming language.