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)
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→AutoCAD 3D→AutoCAD Civil 3D+1
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 2D→STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition→STAAD Pro Advanced CONNECT Edition→ETABS+2
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 2D→Revit Architecture Professional→Revit Structure→Navisworks+1
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 2D→AutoCAD Civil 3D→CALS (Computer Aided Land Survey) Using Civil 3D→MXROAD+1
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 Survey→AutoCAD 2D→AutoCAD Civil 3D→CALS (Computer Aided Land Survey) Using Civil 3D+1
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 Associate→AutoCAD 2D→Microsoft Project→Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals+2
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→Revit Architecture Associate→SketchUp+2
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 2D→SketchUp→V-Ray→3ds Max Professional+1
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 Drawing→AutoCAD Mechanical→Solidworks for Design Engineer→Solidworks for Sheetmetal Design+2
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 Drawing→Solidworks for Industrial Designer→Solidworks for Surfacing→CATIA for Industrial Designer+1
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 Engineer→Solidworks for Simulation→Ansys for Structural Analysis→Ansys for CFD+1
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 Drawing→CNC Turning & Milling Associate→CIMCO Edit→Fusion 360 User+2
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 Drawing→CATIA for Design Engineer→CATIA for Industrial Designer→NX for Design Engineer+1
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 2D→AutoCAD Electrical→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→Revit MEP
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 2D→AutoCAD MEP→Revit MEP→Navisworks+1
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 Electrical→PLC - Allen-Bradley→SCADA - InTouch→Python
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 Language→C++ Language→Arduino→Proteus+1
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.
Python→HTML→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→Azure Fundamentals
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.
HTML→CSS→Photoshop→Python+1
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 Language→Java Core→HTML→Java Advance+1
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 Design→CorelDraw For Graphics Design→Adobe Illustrator For Graphics Design→Adobe Premiere Pro
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 Design→Adobe Illustrator For Fashion Design→TukaCAD for Fashion Design→Marvelous Designer for Fashion Design+1
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 Design→CorelDRAW For Textile Design→Wilcom
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 Drawing→CorelDraw for Jewellery Design→AutoCAD Associate (2D+3D)→Keyshot
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 Associate→Tally Professional→Tally GST Pro→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1
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 Course→MOS: Microsoft Office Word Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook Associate+2
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 Course→CCC - Course on Computer Concepts→Office Automation Associate→O Level
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 2D→SketchUp→V-Ray→3ds Max+2
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 Course→Photoshop→Adobe Illustrator For Graphics Design→Adobe Premiere Pro
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→Land Survey→AutoCAD Map 3D+2
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 2D→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+2
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 2D→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Expert→Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals+1
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→Advance Steel→Tekla Structures+1
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 Professional→Revit Structure→Navisworks→Dynamo Studio+1
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 2D→Revit→Scan To BIM→Enscape for Revit+1
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 Drawing→GD&T→Creo for Design Engineer→Creo for Industrial Designer+1
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 Drawing→GD&T→Solidworks for Production Engineer→Solid Edge+1
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 Drawing→CorelDraw For Graphics Design→AutoCAD 2D→ARTCAM+1
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 Survey→AutoCAD 2D→AutoCAD Map 3D→ArcGIS+2
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→Solidworks for Design Engineer→SolidWorks for Weldment+2
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 Course→Office Automation Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Word Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1
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 Plus→MOS: Microsoft Office Word Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→O Level+2
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 Management→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate→Tally Associate→Tally Professional+1
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 Drawing→AutoCAD 2D→AutoCAD 3D→AutoCAD Plant 3D+1
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 2D→SketchUp→PVsyst→AutoCAD Electrical+1
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 2D→HVAC Design with Carrier HAP→AutoCAD MEP→Revit MEP+1
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 Associate→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Expert→MOS: Microsoft Office Access Associate→Power BI+1
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 Design→Adobe Illustrator For Graphics Design→Figma→HTML+1
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 2D→AutoCAD 3D→AutoLISP & CAD Automation→MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Associate+1
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