New to Archicad
Course
Learning Objectives
Completing this onboarding path not only will make you a confident Archicad user on a foundation level but it will take you closer to obtaining your own Graphisoft issued Archicad BIM User certification. The self-paced video courses in this onboarding path will guide your first steps in Archicad. You will get familiar with the software's interface and the basics of modeling and documentation. You will also learn how to make simple schedules of your project and how to communicate your design to your clients via BIMx.
Target Audience
Architects and designers who would like to get started with BIM in Archicad.
This onboarding path Includes:
- Getting Started with Archicad (for CAD, for Revit® and for Sketchup® Users)
- Start Modeling with Archicad
- Get Started with Project Documentation in Archicad
- Share Your Archicad Project with BIMx
- Take Your Schematic Model to the Next Stage with Archicad
- Teamwork in Archicad
- Archicad Knowledge Assessment
Courses Included for Free for Subscription/Forward/SSA Clients:
- Work with DWG and Point Cloud References in Archicad
- Get Started with Conceptual Design in Archicad
- Create Engaging Drawings with Archicad
- Create Fast Visualizations with Archicad
- Get Started with Parametric Design in Archicad
- Get Started with Scheduling in Archicad
- Get Started with Project Detailing in Archicad
- Get Started with Interior Design in Archicad
- Create Custom Objects with Archicad
- Get Started with PARAM-O
Recommended Learning
Since this is the starting point of your Archicad journey, there are no prerequisites.
Software Requirements
Videos in this Learning Path have been created using the International language version of Archicad which means that the work environment and some of the content may be different if you are using a different language version or Archicad template file.
To get the best training experience we recommend you to use latest Archicad version, however since this course is focusing on basic concepts you can follow the videos in earlier Archicad versions. Download Archicad here!
Awards
Completing course materials in the path, including the quiz with a minimum of 60% achievement and filling out the satisfaction survey, will award you points towards achieving the Archicad BIM User Certification.
Access Time Frame
Enrolling in this learning path will grant you 1-year access to the courses starting on the day of enrollment. After the 1 year has passed, you will be deactivated from accessing the content of the courses.
Have Questions?
Contact us at learn@graphisoft.com!
Here is the course outline:
1. WelcomeDownload Archicad and start your journey! |
2. Getting started with Archicad▶︎ Format: Path (4 courses) ▶︎ Duration: 2 hours ▶︎ Certification Points: 20 ★ |
3. Start Modeling with Archicad▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 1 hour ▶︎ Certification Points: 20 ★ |
4. Get Started with Project Documentation in Archicad▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 45 minutes ▶︎ Certification Points: 20 ★ |
5. Share Your Archicad Project with BIMx▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 30 minutes ▶︎ Certification Points: 10 ★ |
6. Take your Schematic Model to the Next Stage with Archicad▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 45 minutes ▶︎ Certification Points: 20 ★ |
7. Teamwork in Archicad▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 30 minutes ▶︎ Certification Points: 20 ★ |
8. Archicad Knowledge Assessment▶︎ Format: Quiz ▶︎ Duration: 30 minutes ▶︎ Questions: 30 Theoretical ▶︎ Over 40% BIM User Certification |
9. Conceptual Design in Archicad▶︎ Format: Path (5 courses) ▶︎ Duration: 4 hours ▶︎ Certification Points: 30 ★ ▶︎ Free for Subscription/SSA Users |
10. Get Started with Scheduling and Detailing in Archicad▶︎ Format: Path (2 courses) ▶︎ Duration: 2 hours ▶︎ Certification Points: 40 ★ ▶︎ Free for SSA/Subscription Users |
11. Interior Design in Archicad▶︎ Format: Course ▶︎ Duration: 1 hour ▶︎ Certification Points: 5 ★ ▶︎ Free for Subscription/SSA Users |
12. Create Custom Objects with Archicad▶︎ Format: Path (2 courses) ▶︎ Duration: 2 hours ▶︎ Certification Points: 15 ★ ▶︎ Free for Subscription/SSA Users |
13. ConclusionCongratulations on taking your first steps with Archicad! |