Expert Certificate in Building Design
Introduction
Building design involves the creation of architectural plans, sketches, and models aimed at developing structures that are safe, functional, and visually appealing. It bridges the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. The Expert Certificate program in Building Design offers certification courses that immerse students in the core principles and practices of building design. Participants learn to use advanced CAD tools to conceptualize, visualize, and assess various structures through finite element analysis, ensuring both safety and functionality.
A distinctive feature of this certification program is its comprehensive focus on project management. Courses are designed not only to foster technical proficiency in design but also to develop skills in project planning, resource allocation, cost control, and risk management, thereby preparing students to handle the full spectrum of challenges encountered in real-world building design projects.
Scope
The Expert Certificate program trains students in tapping the capabilities of popular CAD tools for designing, analysing, and optimising building structures for performance and safety, and Project Management software such as Primavera. The key areas of training offered in the Expert certificate programs are:
Structural Analysis
Structural Design
Building Performance
Visualization
Construction Project Management
Project Planning and Scheduling
Cost Management
Job Role of an Building Designer
As the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings continues to grow, building engineers who are trained and certified in the areas of building design, visualisation, structural design, safety, among others will have even more opportunities. Also in demand are the Project Management skills involving planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. Career prospects for building design engineers include roles in architecture and engineering firms, construction companies, and consulting firms. Some of the career prospects for students and professionals who have completed an Expert level certificate program in Building Design and Project Management include:
CAD Draftsman
Structural Design Engineer
Detailing Engineer
BIM Modeller
Senior Draftsman (Steel Structures)
Site Engineer
Project Manager
