RedVector has teamed up with Global eTraining to add thirty new courses totaling almost 1,000 hours on advanced training for Autodesk 2015 products such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks and 3ds Max Design to name just a few.
The news caught my eye as we’ve been looking into some different online training options at Advanced Technical Services (ATS), a Nebraska-based computer-aided drafting and design firm where I work. So I decided to take a closer look.
RedVector, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a provider of online education and training for a wide range of industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, chemical processing, power generation, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical manufacturing and facilities management.
Their online training library includes nearly 2,250 interactive courses. These courses are designed for those who wish to hone skills, develop careers, stay up to date on safety information and meet continuing education requirements.
Global eTraining is a Canadian-based company with over 25 years of experience in developing computer-based training. They have provided training services to some of the world’s largest and most diverse multinational design, construction and software organizations, government bodies and educational institutions. Their patented learning methodology can adapt to a user’s unique learning style with text, audio, demos, exercises and videos.
Reviewing the RedVector website revealed a well laid out, easy to navigate interface. From the main screen you can chose from training for your company or training for yourself or you can browse through sections on “Industry Courses,” “Products & Services” or “Training Solutions.” You can also search for specific courses or course content.
I found the “Autodesk Online Training” information under “Course Libraries” in their “Products & Services” section. I was asked to fill out a general information form about myself to download the “Autodesk Online Training” library. The library list contained training courses for thirty different 2015 Autodesk products and eight additional courses for 2014 products.
Autodesk 2015 Software Training Offerings
- 3ds Max 2015
- 3ds Max Design 2015
- AutoCAD 2D Drafting and Annotation 2015
- AutoCAD 3D 2015
- AutoCAD Advanced 2015
- AutoCAD Architecture 2015
- AutoCAD Electrical 2015
- AutoCAD LT 2015
- AutoCAD MAP 3D
- AutoCAD MEP 2015
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Autodesk Showcase 2015
- Autodesk Simulation 2015
- Civil 3D 2015
- Civil 3D Advanced Concepts 2015
- InfraWorks 360 2015
- InfraWorks 2015
- Inventor 2015
- Inventor Routed Systems 2015
- Navisworks 2015
- ReCap 2015
- ReCap Photo 2015
- ReCap Pro 2015
- Revit Advanced Concepts 2015
- Revit Architecture 2015
- Revit MEP 2015
- Revit MEP Advanced Concepts 2015
- Revit Structure 2015
- Revit Structure Advanced 2015
- SOLIDWORKS 2015
Autodesk 2014 Software Training Offerings
- 3ds Max Design 2014
- AutoCAD 2014
- Civil 3D 2014
- Inventor 2014
- Navisworks 2014
- Revit Architecture 2014
- Revit MEP 2014
- Revit Structure 2014
These courses are geared toward drafters, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, project managers, BIM coordinators and BIM managers.
RedVector indicates that the content is written, reviewed and presented by industry experts and that it is constantly reviewed and updated to align with the latest Autodesk releases. The content includes text, audio, video, demonstrations and “let me try” exercises.
Overall, I was quite impressed with the variety of industries for which training was available.Another great feature is the ability to set up a customized training system specifically for your company through the “Online University” and “Course Libraries.” ATS will definitely be looking into RedVector moving forward.
About the Author
Jeffrey earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. He has a background in farming and construction, and has authored many published industry-related articles.