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Pick the job you want. Each roadmap lists the courses in the order to learn them — from your first software to a job-ready, certified profile.

49 career roadmaps

Civil Draughtsman (AutoCAD) career roadmap Civil Draughtsman (AutoCAD) A civil draughtsman turns engineers' sketches and site data into accurate building and site drawings. This roadmap takes you from drawing basics to AutoCAD, Civil 3D site plans and an introduction to Revit. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DAutoCAD 3DAutoCAD Civil 3D+1 5 steps · about 180 hoursSee roadmap → Structural Design Engineer career roadmap Structural Design Engineer A structural design engineer analyses and designs the frames, slabs, beams, columns and foundations that keep buildings safe. This roadmap builds your skills in STAAD Pro, ETABS, RCDC, foundation design and Revit Structure. AutoCAD 2DSTAAD Pro CONNECT EditionSTAAD Pro Advanced CONNECT EditionETABS+2 6 steps · about 304 hoursSee roadmap → BIM Modeler career roadmap BIM Modeler A BIM modeler builds intelligent 3D building models that carry the data needed for drawings, quantities and coordination. This roadmap takes you through Revit Architecture, Structure and MEP, Navisworks, Dynamo and cloud collaboration. AutoCAD 2DRevit Architecture ProfessionalRevit StructureNavisworks+1 5 steps · about 324 hoursSee roadmap → Road & Highway Design Engineer career roadmap Road & Highway Design Engineer A road and highway design engineer plans the alignment, levels and cross-sections of roads using survey data. This roadmap takes you from AutoCAD to Civil 3D corridor design, survey processing, MXROAD and project visualisation. AutoCAD 2DAutoCAD Civil 3DCALS (Computer Aided Land Survey) Using Civil 3DMXROAD+1 5 steps · about 184 hoursSee roadmap → Land Surveyor (CAD) career roadmap Land Surveyor (CAD) A land surveyor measures land and buildings in the field and turns the data into accurate CAD maps and plans. This roadmap covers field surveying, AutoCAD, Civil 3D surfaces, survey data processing and GIS mapping in Map 3D. Land SurveyAutoCAD 2DAutoCAD Civil 3DCALS (Computer Aided Land Survey) Using Civil 3D+1 5 steps · about 394 hoursSee roadmap → Project Planning Engineer (Primavera / MS Project) career roadmap Project Planning Engineer (Primavera / MS Project) A project planning engineer builds and tracks the schedule that keeps a construction or engineering project on time. This roadmap covers Excel, reading drawings, MS Project, Primavera P6 basics and advanced, and 4D planning. MOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateAutoCAD 2DMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6 Professional Fundamentals+2 6 steps · about 194 hoursSee roadmap → Architectural Draughtsman & Visualizer career roadmap Architectural Draughtsman & Visualizer An architectural draughtsman and visualizer prepares working drawings and turns designs into realistic 3D images and walkthroughs. This roadmap covers AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max with V-Ray, Lumion and Photoshop. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DRevit Architecture AssociateSketchUp+2 6 steps · about 360 hoursSee roadmap → Interior Designer career roadmap Interior Designer An interior designer plans functional, attractive spaces and presents them through drawings and realistic 3D views. This roadmap builds your software skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, 3ds Max, Photoshop and the basics of Vastu. AutoCAD 2DSketchUpV-Ray3ds Max Professional+1 5 steps · about 286 hoursSee roadmap → Mechanical Design Engineer career roadmap Mechanical Design Engineer A mechanical design engineer turns product ideas into 3D models and manufacturing drawings. This roadmap takes you from drawing basics to SolidWorks modelling, sheet metal, GD&T and simulation. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD MechanicalSolidworks for Design EngineerSolidworks for Sheetmetal Design+2 6 steps · about 260 hoursSee roadmap → Product / Industrial Designer career roadmap Product / Industrial Designer Product and industrial designers shape how everyday products look, feel and get made. This roadmap builds surface modelling, design-for-moulding and photoreal rendering skills for a strong design portfolio. Engineering DrawingSolidworks for Industrial DesignerSolidworks for SurfacingCATIA for Industrial Designer+1 5 steps · about 290 hoursSee roadmap → CAE / FEA Analyst career roadmap CAE / FEA Analyst A CAE / FEA analyst uses simulation to predict stress, vibration, heat and fluid flow before a product is built. This roadmap moves from 3D CAD to Ansys structural and CFD work plus result scripting. Solidworks for Design EngineerSolidworks for SimulationAnsys for Structural AnalysisAnsys for CFD+1 5 steps · about 360 hoursSee roadmap → CNC Programmer career roadmap CNC Programmer A CNC programmer writes the G-code and CAM toolpaths that run turning and milling machines. This roadmap covers drawing reading, CNC operation, NC editing, part modelling and Mastercam programming. Engineering DrawingCNC Turning & Milling AssociateCIMCO EditFusion 360 User+2 6 steps · about 240 hoursSee roadmap → Automotive Design Engineer (CATIA / NX) career roadmap Automotive Design Engineer (CATIA / NX) Automotive design engineers create body, trim, chassis and powertrain parts for vehicles. This roadmap builds the CATIA and NX part, assembly and surface skills that carmakers and their suppliers expect. Engineering DrawingCATIA for Design EngineerCATIA for Industrial DesignerNX for Design Engineer+1 5 steps · about 280 hoursSee roadmap → Electrical Design Engineer career roadmap Electrical Design Engineer Electrical design engineers prepare schematics, panel layouts and building power and lighting drawings. This roadmap covers AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Excel load schedules and Revit MEP modelling. AutoCAD 2DAutoCAD ElectricalMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateRevit MEP 4 steps · about 174 hoursSee roadmap → MEP Design Engineer career roadmap MEP Design Engineer MEP design engineers plan HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting and electrical services for buildings. This roadmap moves from AutoCAD drafting to AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP modelling and Navisworks coordination. AutoCAD 2DAutoCAD MEPRevit MEPNavisworks+1 5 steps · about 214 hoursSee roadmap → PLC / SCADA Automation Engineer career roadmap PLC / SCADA Automation Engineer PLC / SCADA automation engineers program the controllers and operator screens that run machines and process plants. This roadmap covers control drawings, Allen-Bradley PLC logic, InTouch SCADA and Python. AutoCAD ElectricalPLC - Allen-BradleySCADA - InTouchPython 4 steps · about 220 hoursSee roadmap → Embedded Systems Engineer career roadmap Embedded Systems Engineer An embedded systems engineer programs the microcontrollers inside electronic products. This roadmap takes you from C and C++ through Arduino hardware, Proteus simulation and Python to entry-level firmware work. C LanguageC++ LanguageArduinoProteus+1 5 steps · about 320 hoursSee roadmap → Python Developer career roadmap Python Developer A Python developer writes code for web apps, automation scripts and data tools. This roadmap takes you from core Python through web basics, spreadsheets and databases, and cloud concepts towards entry-level developer work. PythonHTMLMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateAzure Fundamentals 4 steps · about 232 hoursSee roadmap → Web Developer career roadmap Web Developer A web developer builds and maintains websites and web applications. This roadmap covers HTML, CSS, web graphics, server-side Python and hosting basics so you can create and publish complete sites. HTMLCSSPhotoshopPython+1 5 steps · about 244 hoursSee roadmap → Java Developer career roadmap Java Developer A Java developer builds enterprise software, web back ends and Android apps in Java. This roadmap moves from programming logic in C to Core Java, HTML and CSS, Advanced Java and cloud concepts. C LanguageJava CoreHTMLJava Advance+1 5 steps · about 364 hoursSee roadmap → Graphic Designer career roadmap Graphic Designer A graphic designer creates logos, posters, social media posts, packaging and videos that communicate a message. This roadmap covers Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Illustrator and Premiere Pro for print and digital work. Photoshop for Graphics DesignCorelDraw For Graphics DesignAdobe Illustrator For Graphics DesignAdobe Premiere Pro 4 steps · about 280 hoursSee roadmap → Fashion Designer (CAD) career roadmap Fashion Designer (CAD) A fashion designer (CAD) creates garment designs, flats, prints, patterns and 3D samples on computer. This roadmap covers Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, pattern CAD, 3D garments and portfolio layout. Photoshop For Fashion DesignAdobe Illustrator For Fashion DesignTukaCAD for Fashion DesignMarvelous Designer for Fashion Design+1 5 steps · about 420 hoursSee roadmap → Textile Designer (CAD) career roadmap Textile Designer (CAD) A textile designer (CAD) creates print designs, motifs, borders and embroidery files for fabrics, sarees, dress materials and home furnishings. This roadmap covers Photoshop, CorelDRAW and Wilcom digitizing. Photoshop For Textile DesignCorelDRAW For Textile DesignWilcom 3 steps · about 180 hoursSee roadmap → Jewellery Designer (CAD) career roadmap Jewellery Designer (CAD) A jewellery designer creates designs for rings, necklaces, earrings and bangles. This roadmap builds drawing basics, 2D design in CorelDRAW and AutoCAD, and photorealistic rendering in KeyShot. Engineering DrawingCorelDraw for Jewellery DesignAutoCAD Associate (2D+3D)Keyshot 4 steps · about 150 hoursSee roadmap → Accountant (Tally & GST) career roadmap Accountant (Tally & GST) An accountant records business transactions, manages GST and prepares reports for owners and auditors. This roadmap covers Tally from basics to expert level, GST in Tally and Excel for MIS reports. Tally AssociateTally ProfessionalTally GST ProMOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1 5 steps · about 318 hoursSee roadmap → Office Executive / Computer Operator career roadmap Office Executive / Computer Operator An office executive keeps a company's documents, spreadsheets, email and records running smoothly. This roadmap takes you from computer basics to confident, job-ready use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Tally. BCC - Basic Computer CourseMOS: Microsoft Office Word AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Outlook Associate+2 6 steps · about 224 hoursSee roadmap → Government Computer Operator career roadmap Government Computer Operator Government computer operators handle typing, data entry and online records in public offices. This roadmap builds the computer skills and NIELIT qualifications, CCC and O Level, that many government recruitments ask for. BCC - Basic Computer CourseCCC - Course on Computer ConceptsOffice Automation AssociateO Level 4 steps · about 200 hoursSee roadmap → 3D Visualizer career roadmap 3D Visualizer A 3D visualizer turns architectural and interior drawings into realistic images and walkthroughs. This roadmap takes you from reading plans in AutoCAD to modelling in SketchUp and 3ds Max and rendering with V-Ray and Lumion. AutoCAD 2DSketchUpV-Ray3ds Max+2 6 steps · about 280 hoursSee roadmap → Video Editor career roadmap Video Editor A video editor cuts raw footage into clear, engaging videos for YouTube, social media, events and businesses. This roadmap builds your graphics skills in Photoshop and Illustrator and your editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro. BCC - Basic Computer CoursePhotoshopAdobe Illustrator For Graphics DesignAdobe Premiere Pro 4 steps · about 220 hoursSee roadmap → GIS & Mapping Technician career roadmap GIS & Mapping Technician A GIS and mapping technician collects, cleans and maps location data for land, roads, utilities and cities. This roadmap covers drawing basics, AutoCAD, field surveying, AutoCAD Map 3D and Civil 3D for survey and land mapping. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DLand SurveyAutoCAD Map 3D+2 6 steps · about 474 hoursSee roadmap → Civil Site Engineer career roadmap Civil Site Engineer A civil site engineer turns drawings into finished work on site, managing quality, quantities and daily progress. This roadmap covers field-ready practical and software training, AutoCAD, Excel, MS Project and Primavera P6. Civil Field Ready Practical Training (CFRPT)Civil Field Ready Software Training (CFRST)AutoCAD 2DMOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+2 6 steps · about 1134 hoursSee roadmap → Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer career roadmap Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer A quantity surveyor or billing engineer measures work, prepares estimates and BOQs, and certifies contractor and client bills. This roadmap covers AutoCAD take-off, Excel for estimation and billing, Primavera P6 and material management. AutoCAD 2DMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Excel ExpertPrimavera P6 Professional Fundamentals+1 5 steps · about 118 hoursSee roadmap → Steel Structure Detailer (Tekla / Advance Steel) career roadmap Steel Structure Detailer (Tekla / Advance Steel) A steel structure detailer models steel buildings and produces the fabrication and erection drawings shops and sites work from. This roadmap covers drawing basics, AutoCAD, Advance Steel, Tekla Structures and STAAD Pro. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DAdvance SteelTekla Structures+1 5 steps · about 250 hoursSee roadmap → BIM Coordinator career roadmap BIM Coordinator A BIM coordinator brings architectural, structural and MEP models together, resolves clashes and keeps the project model on standard. This roadmap covers Revit in all disciplines, Navisworks, Dynamo and cloud collaboration. Revit Architecture ProfessionalRevit StructureNavisworksDynamo Studio+1 5 steps · about 294 hoursSee roadmap → Scan-to-BIM Technician career roadmap Scan-to-BIM Technician A Scan-to-BIM technician converts laser-scan point clouds of existing buildings into accurate Revit models and drawings. This roadmap covers AutoCAD, Revit, point-cloud modelling, Enscape visualisation and Navisworks review. AutoCAD 2DRevitScan To BIMEnscape for Revit+1 5 steps · about 298 hoursSee roadmap → Creo Design Engineer career roadmap Creo Design Engineer A Creo design engineer models parts and assemblies, creates production drawings and prepares designs for manufacturing. This roadmap covers engineering drawing, GD&T and Creo for design, industrial design and production. Engineering DrawingGD&TCreo for Design EngineerCreo for Industrial Designer+1 5 steps · about 280 hoursSee roadmap → Production / Manufacturing Engineer career roadmap Production / Manufacturing Engineer A production or manufacturing engineer plans how parts are made, solves shop-floor problems and keeps quality and output on track. This roadmap covers drawing, GD&T, SolidWorks and Solid Edge for production, and CNC machining. Engineering DrawingGD&TSolidworks for Production EngineerSolid Edge+1 5 steps · about 200 hoursSee roadmap → CNC Router & Engraving Designer career roadmap CNC Router & Engraving Designer A CNC router and engraving designer turns logos, patterns and lettering into toolpaths that cut and carve wood, MDF, acrylic and other materials. This roadmap covers drawing basics, CorelDRAW artwork, AutoCAD outlines, ArtCAM toolpaths and CNC machine basics. Engineering DrawingCorelDraw For Graphics DesignAutoCAD 2DARTCAM+1 5 steps · about 190 hoursSee roadmap → GIS Analyst career roadmap GIS Analyst A GIS analyst turns location data into maps, analysis and reports that help plan land, infrastructure and services. This roadmap covers survey basics, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map 3D, ArcGIS spatial analysis, Python automation and Power BI reporting. Land SurveyAutoCAD 2DAutoCAD Map 3DArcGIS+2 6 steps · about 490 hoursSee roadmap → Agricultural Equipment Designer career roadmap Agricultural Equipment Designer An agricultural equipment designer designs tractor implements, farm machines and their parts as 3D models and manufacturing drawings. This roadmap covers drawing and GD&T, AutoCAD, SolidWorks with sheet metal and weldments, Fusion 360 and CATIA. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DSolidworks for Design EngineerSolidWorks for Weldment+2 6 steps · about 290 hoursSee roadmap → Data Entry Operator career roadmap Data Entry Operator A data entry operator types, checks and updates records accurately and quickly on a computer. This roadmap takes you from computer basics and office software to Word and Excel skills and the Expert Computer Course. BCC - Basic Computer CourseOffice Automation AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Word AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1 5 steps · about 368 hoursSee roadmap → Computer Teacher / Instructor career roadmap Computer Teacher / Instructor A computer teacher teaches students how to use computers, office software and basic programming. This roadmap covers CCC Plus, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, NIELIT O Level, Python and the Microsoft Certified Educator credential. CCC Plus - Course on Computer Concepts PlusMOS: Microsoft Office Word AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateO Level+2 6 steps · about 298 hoursSee roadmap → Store & Material Executive career roadmap Store & Material Executive A store and material executive receives, stores, issues and tracks materials so production and projects never stop for want of stock. This roadmap covers material management, stock records in Excel and inventory in Tally. Material ManagementMOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateTally AssociateTally Professional+1 5 steps · about 168 hoursSee roadmap → Piping Designer (Plant 3D) career roadmap Piping Designer (Plant 3D) A piping designer plans how pipes, valves and equipment are laid out in a plant and produces the drawings used to build them. This roadmap covers drawing basics, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D and model review in Navisworks. Engineering DrawingAutoCAD 2DAutoCAD 3DAutoCAD Plant 3D+1 5 steps · about 160 hoursSee roadmap → Solar PV Design Engineer career roadmap Solar PV Design Engineer A solar PV design engineer plans rooftop and ground-mounted solar plants, from panel layout and shadow checks to energy yield and electrical drawings. This roadmap covers AutoCAD, SketchUp, PVsyst, AutoCAD Electrical and Excel. AutoCAD 2DSketchUpPVsystAutoCAD Electrical+1 5 steps · about 214 hoursSee roadmap → HVAC Design Engineer career roadmap HVAC Design Engineer An HVAC design engineer calculates cooling and heating loads and designs the duct, pipe and equipment layouts that keep buildings comfortable. This roadmap covers AutoCAD, Carrier HAP heat load, AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP and Navisworks. AutoCAD 2DHVAC Design with Carrier HAPAutoCAD MEPRevit MEP+1 5 steps · about 270 hoursSee roadmap → Data Analyst (Excel, Power BI, Python) career roadmap Data Analyst (Excel, Power BI, Python) A data analyst cleans business data, finds patterns and presents them as reports and dashboards that help managers decide. This roadmap covers Excel from basic to advanced, Access databases, Power BI dashboards and Python for analysis. MOS: Microsoft Office Excel AssociateMOS: Microsoft Office Excel ExpertMOS: Microsoft Office Access AssociatePower BI+1 5 steps · about 192 hoursSee roadmap → UI / UX Designer career roadmap UI / UX Designer A UI/UX designer plans how apps and websites work and look, from user flows and wireframes to polished screens and clickable prototypes. This roadmap covers Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, HTML and CSS. Photoshop for Graphics DesignAdobe Illustrator For Graphics DesignFigmaHTML+1 5 steps · about 300 hoursSee roadmap → CAD Automation Engineer (AutoLISP / Python) career roadmap CAD Automation Engineer (AutoLISP / Python) A CAD automation engineer writes programs that make AutoCAD drawing work faster and error-free, from custom commands to automatic drawings and reports. This roadmap covers AutoCAD 2D and 3D, AutoLISP, Excel and Python. AutoCAD 2DAutoCAD 3DAutoLISP & CAD AutomationMOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1 5 steps · about 184 hoursSee roadmap →
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