Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Revit and BIM

• What is BIM? Revit vs CAD

• Overview of Revit interface, tools, and navigation

• Understanding worksets, templates, and levels

• Setting up a new project

• Hands-On: Start a new Revit project and configure basic settings

Module 2: Basic Architectural Modeling

• Creating and modifying walls, floors, roofs, and ceilings

• Working with doors and windows

• Using levels and grids effectively

• View controls and visual styles

• Hands-On: Model a small house layout with walls, roof, and basic components

Module 3: Advanced Architectural Components

• Stairs, ramps, railings, and curtain walls

• Creating rooms and room tags

• Adding furniture and equipment

• Managing views, sections, and callouts

• Hands-On: Add interior components and define spaces in your building model

Module 4: Structural Modeling

• Creating structural grids and levels

• Placing columns, beams, foundations

• Structural walls and floors

• Analytical model basics

• Hands-On: Model a structural frame system for a multi-storey building

Module 5: MEP Modeling Overview

• Introduction to MEP disciplines

• HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems basics

• Placing ducts, pipes, fittings, lighting, and devices

• Systems analysis and space planning

• Hands-On: Model a simple HVAC and lighting layout

Module 6: Annotation and Documentation

• Dimensioning, tags, and text tools

• Creating and modifying schedules

• Legends and keynotes

• Detailing tools (detail components, linework, callouts)

• Hands-On: Create floor plans with full annotations and schedules

Module 7: Sheets, Views, and Printing

• Creating and organizing sheets

• View templates and filters

• Setting up viewports, title blocks, and revisions

• Exporting to PDF/DWG

• Hands-On: Prepare construction document sheets for submission

Module 8: Collaboration and Worksharing

• Linking Revit and CAD files

• Worksharing and central/local files

• Coordination review and copy/monitor tools

• Using Revit Cloud Worksharing (optional)

• Hands-On: Collaborate with linked models and test worksharing features

Module 9: Families and Templates

• Introduction to Revit families (components, annotation, etc.)

• Creating simple parametric families

• Managing and customizing templates

• Using shared parameters

• Hands-On: Build a custom family and load it into your project

Module 10: Final Project and Review

• Final mini-project: Complete a small residential/commercial model

• Sheet set with plans, elevations, sections, schedules

• Review and troubleshooting session

• Final assessment or presentation (optional certification)

• Hands-On: Deliver a complete BIM model with full documentation