CADD Training Centre
Classroom & live online 60 Hours Verifiable certificate Syllabus ↓

STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition Course

Learn STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition software training and Solve the most complex design and analysis problems faster than ever.

Your roadmap — from admission to certificate

  1. Free counselling

    Talk to our counsellor — choose the right course, batch time and mode.

  2. Admission

    Join at a CADD centre near you or online. You get your student login and ID card.

  3. Learn step by step

    60 Hours of hands-on STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition classes — in the classroom or live online.

    An Overview of Structure Analysis and DesignIntroduction To STAAD Pro/ STAAD.Pro Advance/ STAAD EnterpriseGetting Started - Staad.Pro CONNECT EditionGeometry Creation - IGeometry Creation - IIUseful Function to Complete the GeometryViewing & Selecting the STAAD GeometryUsing Material, Material Constants & Member OrientationUsing Structural Model Sections / ProfilesUnderstanding & Using Node, Member & Plate Specifications
  4. Practice & project

    Exercises in every class and a final project, checked by your trainer.

  5. Course completion certificate + completion badge

    Finish the course and get your course-completion certificate and a digital completion badge with your name.

    Sample course-completion certificate — Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program
    Course-completion certificate (sample) — Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program · verifiable online
    Course-completion badge — Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program
    Course-completion badge
    Course
    Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Complete the course and its project
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  6. Certification exam

    Take the certification exam: a theory test and a practical task — at the centre or online.

  7. Certified certificate + marksheet

    Pass the exam and get the certified certificate with your marksheet. Anyone can check it online with its QR code.

  8. Certified badge

    Your certified badge — add it to LinkedIn and share it anywhere; it opens its own verify page.

    Certified badge — Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program
    Certified badge
    Course
    Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career Program
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Pass the certification exam
    You also get
    Certified certificate + marksheet
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  9. Make your CV & apply for jobs

    Make your CV in your student panel (Career → My CV) — your course, certificates and projects are added for you. Send it as a link with a preview picture, and apply to jobs and Hire Me requests from companies.

    Sample CV

About the STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition course

Solve the most complex design and analysis problems faster than ever before with STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition. Its advanced solver handles simple to complex models of any scale. Design under any static or dynamic loading conditions, meeting the highest seismic building standards. Complete intricate projects quicker, including large or complicated models with multiple load cases and combinations. Quickly perform Eigen, Ritz, Nonlinear, P-Delta analysis, thermal loading, and more. Leverage integrated concrete member design, detailing, and documentation using the Concrete Design workflow.

You will be able to

  • Model frames, buildings and trusses with nodes, beams, plates and supports
  • Assign member properties, materials, releases and offsets
  • Define dead, live, wind and seismic loads and generate load combinations
  • Run static, dynamic and response spectrum analysis and read the results
  • Design RCC beams, columns and slabs using IS 456 parameters
  • Design steel members to IS 800 and check member ratios
  • Prepare analysis and design reports for a complete building project

Who it is for

  • Civil engineering students (diploma, B.Tech and M.Tech)
  • Fresh graduates who want to work in structural design
  • Site engineers moving into design and consultancy
  • Practising structural engineers updating to STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition

What you need

  • Basic knowledge of structural analysis and RCC/steel design concepts
  • AutoCAD basics are helpful
  • A Windows PC with at least 8 GB RAM for live online classes

Courses that include STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition

Structural Design Engineer – Associate Career ProgramAssociate Career Program · 180 Hours · 3 software
Enquire →
Master Course in Building Analysis, Design & DraftingMaster Course · 254 Hours · 5 software
Enquire →
Steel Structure Detailer (Tekla / Advance Steel) – Professional Career ProgramProfessional Career Program · 250 Hours · 5 software
Enquire →
Structural Design Engineer – Professional Career ProgramProfessional Career Program · 304 Hours · 7 software
Enquire →
Structural Design Engineer – Master Career ProgramMaster Career Program · 444 Hours · 9 software
Enquire →

STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition Syllabus

23 chapters · 172 topics
01 An Overview of Structure Analysis and Design 3 topics
  1. Need of Structure Analysis and Design
  2. Types of Structures
  3. Idealization of Structures
02 Introduction To STAAD Pro/ STAAD.Pro Advance/ STAAD Enterprise 6 topics
  1. What is Staad pro? ( STAAD - stands for STructural Analysis And Design)
  2. History of Staad Pro
  3. Why, Where & Who Can use STAAD Pro
  4. Analysis & Design life cycle Concept to reach your Goal
  5. Hardware Requirements & Installation Procedure
  6. Limits on Staad Pro Models
03 Getting Started - Staad.Pro CONNECT Edition 12 topics
  1. Starting STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition Application
  2. Creating New Model in STAAD Pro
  3. Opening Model in STAAD Pro
  4. Exploring STAAD Pro UI(User Interface)
  5. Understanding Co-ordinate systems – Global & Local
  6. Manipulating vertical axis
  7. Configuring the Base Unit
  8. Changing the Input Unit
  9. Converting Input Unit in Input Field
  10. Using Unit Converter
  11. Understanding the selection method
  12. Saving , Saving As & Auto-Save Project
04 Geometry Creation - I 14 topics
  1. What are Nodes, Beams and Plates?
  2. Grid system: Linear/Radial/Irregular
  3. Importing Grid in STAAD
  4. Crating Geometry by Snap/Grid
  5. Creating Geometry with Tables
  6. Add beam - point to point, between midpoints, perpendicular intersection, curved members
  7. Split Beam or Insert Node - for a single member and multiple member
  8. Connect Beam Along - X Axis /Y Axis /Z Axis
  9. Break Beams at selected nodes
  10. Adding a node at overlapping beams
  11. Merge selected members & nodes
  12. Stretch a member
  13. Renumbering Members & Nodes
  14. Exercise Files : Downloadable
05 Geometry Creation - II 9 topics
  1. Creating Quad & Triangle Plate : Using Grid snap & Node
  2. Creating Plates from Members
  3. Creating Parametric Model: Surface
  4. Generating Surface Mesh & Plate Mesh
  5. Draw a Solid Geometry
  6. Renumbering Plates & Solids
  7. Using Structure Wizard: Five Step to Complete Geometry
  8. Importing Geometry
  9. Exercise Files: Downloadable
06 Useful Function to Complete the Geometry 8 topics
  1. Moving Selected objects
  2. Cut, Copy & Paste Selected objects
  3. Rotating Selected objects
  4. Mirroring Selected Objects
  5. Copying Geometry Along a Linear Path
  6. Copying Geometry Along a Circular Path
  7. Understanding Moving Origin Concept
  8. Understanding Undo/ Redo/ Delete operations
07 Viewing & Selecting the STAAD Geometry 10 topics
  1. Exploring viewing, Rotating and Zooming tools
  2. Enabling the Geometry Label, Color & It's Options
  3. Working with Views: New, Save, Open, Add, Rename, Detach View & View Selected
  4. Changing the axis of rotation & Orientation
  5. Using Cursor method to Select STAAD Model
  6. Using Geometry, Node, Beam, Plate & Solid Selection tools
  7. Using Advance Selection Techniques
  8. Identifying and Enabling the Beam End Points
  9. Using 3D Rendered View & Their Options
  10. Exercise File: Download
08 Using Material, Material Constants & Member Orientation 5 topics
  1. Creating a New Isotropic & Orthotropic Material
  2. Assigning Material & Material Constants
  3. Enabling section outline/full section
  4. Assigning Member Rotation Angle - Types
  5. Changing /Removing Reference & Plate Reference Orientation
09 Using Structural Model Sections / Profiles 10 topics
  1. Understanding the different types of Beams and Their Uses
  2. Understanding the different types of Columns and Their Uses
  3. Understanding the different types of Slab/Girder/Shell and Their Uses
  4. Adding & Assigning the Prismatic Section
  5. Adding & Assigning Section Database Profile
  6. Creating a General Section
  7. Adding & Assigning Tapered & Other Specific Profile
  8. Adding & Assigning Plate/ Surface Thickness
  9. Configuring the Section Database Manager
  10. Understanding & using Section Wizard
10 Understanding & Using Node, Member & Plate Specifications 7 topics
  1. Understanding & Assigning Master Slave & Floor Diaphragm
  2. Assigning Compression-only, Tension-only, or a Truss (axial-only) Spec. on a Member
  3. Assigning Member End Release or Partial Member End Release Spec. on a Member
  4. Using Member end offsets Spec...
  5. Using Member Drift or Camber & Fire Proofing Spec...
  6. Using Cable & Cracked Section Properties Spec...
  7. Using Plate Specification Types
11 Understanding & Using Different Types of Supports 7 topics
  1. Using Fixed & Pinned Support
  2. Assigning a Custom Support
  3. Assigning a Spring Support - One way, Fixed But & Multilinear
  4. Assigning an Inclined support
  5. Assigning a Foundation Support
  6. Assigning an Enforced & Enforced But Support
  7. Overview of Support & Support Dialog Box
12 Loading in STAAD.Pro 19 topics
  1. Introduction to Loading and the LOAD LIST Command
  2. Understanding and Adding Primary Load Types
  3. Understanding the Load Item Categories and Adding Selfweight
  4. Assigning Loads on Frame Members
  5. Understanding the Direction of Loading
  6. Applying Loads at an Offset from the Shear Center
  7. Assigning a Concentrated Force/Moment at the Start and/or End of a Member
  8. Controlling the visibility of the Loads in the STAAD.Pro GUI
  9. Adding Fixed End Member Loads
  10. Problem Solving approach for Member Load
  11. Understanding and Assigning Floor Loads and One-Way Loads
  12. Assigning Floor Load and One-way Load on Inclined Planes
  13. Assigning Floor and One-way Loads with Openings on a Floor or Region
  14. Problem Solving approach for Floor and One-way Load
  15. Understanding and Assigning Area Load
  16. Understanding and Assigning Support Displacement Load
  17. Problem Solving approach: For Support Displacement Load
  18. Understanding and Assigning Loads on Plates
  19. Understanding and Assigning Loads on Solids
13 Wind and Snow Load Generation in STAAD.Pro 7 topics
  1. Introduction and Data Required for Wind Load Generation
  2. Understanding Types of Structures and various aspects involved in Wind Load Generation
  3. Adding & Assigning Wind Load to Staad.Pro Model
  4. Types of Load Generated and Converting the Wind Pressures to Concentrated and Distributed Loads on the Structure
  5. Excluding Members when Generating Loads
  6. Problem Solving Approach: For Wind Load Generation
  7. Understanding and Assigning the Snow Load as per IS Code
14 Seismic Load Generation in STAAD.Pro 3 topics
  1. Adding Seismic Load Definition As per IS-Code
  2. Add Weight Items to a Seismic Load Definition
  3. Adding & Assigning a Seismic Load to STAAD.Pro Model
15 Combining Load Cases in STAAD. Pro 3 topics
  1. Introduction to Load Combination
  2. Defining New Load Combinations and Load Type
  3. Generating Auto Load Combinations as per Indian Code
16 Checking STAAD Pro Model for Analysis 6 topics
  1. Checking for Multiple Structures
  2. Checking for Warped Plates and Plates Connectivity
  3. Checking & Removing Duplicate Entities: Nodes, Beams & Plates
  4. Checking & Removing Zero Length Members, Orphan Nodes & Overlapping Collinear Members
  5. Checking Negative Volume Solids & Warped Solids
  6. Checking & Removing Dimension: All Member/ Node to Node
17 Overview of the Performing Analysis, Reviewing outputs and Performing post-processing tasks 7 topics
  1. Understanding Types of Analysis and Performing an Analysis in STAAD.Pro
  2. Understanding and Performing a Multi-Run Analysis
  3. Understanding and Using Pre-Analysis Commands
  4. Understanding and Using Post-Analysis Commands
  5. Understanding and Using Miscellaneous Commands
  6. Understanding STAAD Output Viewer
  7. Understanding and Using Post-processing Workflow in depth
18 Stability Analysis and Design in Staad Pro 4 topics
  1. Understanding the Stiffness Analysis Method
  2. Understanding Linear Elastic Analysis
  3. Performing First order Analysis
  4. Understanding and Performing Direct Analysis Method
19 Designing Concrete Structure: By Batch Design per IS CODE 5 topics
  1. Understanding the Available Concrete Design Codes
  2. Using Batch Member and Element Design Operations
  3. Project 1: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Seismic Loads
  4. Project 2: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Wind Loads
  5. Project 3: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures using Other Load Cases
20 Designing Steel Structure: By Batch Design per IS CODE 6 topics
  1. Why Steel? Available Steel Design Codes in Staad Pro
  2. Understanding the IS 800-1984/2007 WSD or LSD codes & it's Parameter.
  3. Designing the Steel Structure per IS 800 - 1984/2007 WSD or LSD Codes
  4. Understanding & Designing the Cold Formed Steel Structure per IS 801 - 1975 Code
  5. Understanding & Designing the Steel Structure per IS 802 - 1995 Code
  6. Batch Design Operations for Steel Design
21 Designing Concrete Structure: By Interactive Concrete Design per IS CODE 9 topics
  1. Introduction and General Overview of Suitable Member Properties & File Types
  2. Opening Model and Understanding the Interactive Concrete Design workspace
  3. Preparing Member and Slabs for Designing In-Depth-Look
  4. Understanding and Adding the Envelopes Load Cases and Combinations
  5. Defining the Criteria for Beam and Column Design In-Depth-Look
  6. Assigning Design Criteria in Beam and Column In-Depth-Look
  7. Applying Member for Design or Check and Viewing the Results
  8. Understanding & Using Report Setup Process
  9. Project Work for Interactive Concrete Design
22 Generating & Plotting Reports from STAAD Pro & Data Management 9 topics
  1. Generating Report Contents
  2. Adding A Custom Header And Logo To Reports
  3. Generate Transfer Forces & Floor Vibration Report
  4. Previewing, Screenshot, Plotting & Exporting Reports
  5. Creating Customized Reports From RC Framed Structure
  6. Creating Customized Reports From Steel Portal Frame Structure
  7. Creating Customized Reports From Plate Structure
  8. Converting Staad files to Archives
  9. Understanding the Exporting option
23 Project Included (Basic & Advance) 3 topics
  1. Analysis and Design of Rectangular/Circular Water Tank, Elevated INTZE Tank
  2. Analysis and Design of One-way & Two-way Slab
  3. Analyse & Design the Shear Wall using STAAD.Pro v8i SS6. (Not Available in Connect Edition Version)

Ratings & reviews

Students rate the course after they finish it — their ratings appear here.

STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition course — FAQ

What is STAAD Pro used for?

STAAD.Pro is Bentley's structural analysis and design software. Civil and structural engineers use it to model buildings, industrial structures, towers and bridges, apply loads, analyse them and design members to codes.

What is new in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition?

The CONNECT Edition brings a ribbon interface, a physical modelling workflow, faster solvers and connection to Bentley's cloud services, while keeping the familiar analytical modelling tools.

Who can learn STAAD Pro?

Civil engineering students, graduates and site or design engineers can learn it. You should understand basic structural analysis and design; the course covers software workflows and Indian codes.

How long is the STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition course?

This STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition course runs for 60 Hours, from modelling and loading to analysis, RCC and steel design and a project.

Is STAAD Pro training available online?

Yes. You can join a classroom batch at a CADD Training Centre or learn in live online classes with the trainer reviewing your models.

Will I get a certificate for STAAD Pro?

Yes. STAAD.Pro learners receive a CADD Training Centre certificate after the course. Structural consultancies can confirm it online through the QR code or verification code printed on it.

What jobs can I get after learning STAAD Pro?

STAAD.Pro supports roles such as structural design engineer, design trainee, structural draughtsman-cum-designer and analysis engineer in consultancy, steel and construction firms.

More questions? Ask our counsellor or read the general FAQ.

STAAD Pro CONNECT Edition60 Hours
Enquire now

More software in Civil/Architecture

See all →
AutoCAD Professional (2D+3D)
60 Hours Lumion 3D
40 Hours Revit Architecture Professional
90 Hours STAAD Pro Advanced CONNECT Edition
90 Hours 3ds Max
90 Hours 3ds Max Professional
120 Hours Advance Steel
60 Hours AutoCAD 2D
30 Hours