Digital Engineering & Design Tools Associate Diploma

The Digital Engineering & Design Tools Associate Diploma is a 100-hour applied program designed for engineers, architects, and construction professionals seeking to modernize their workflows and align with industry digital standards. This diploma equips participants with essential digital skills across design coordination, quantity take-offs, visualization, AI-assisted workflows, scheduling, cost estimation, and procurement.

Through hands-on training using industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Excel, AI platforms, and visualization software, participants will develop the technical competence required to operate effectively in today’s digitally driven engineering and construction environments.

Course Highlights

Duration

100 hours

Location

Online

Price

1,350 USD

Instructors

Industry Facts and Statistics

Up to 0 % cost reduction

Construction and engineering firms using digital tools reduce cost overruns by up to 20%

0 % of contractors and consultants

now require digital quantity take-offs and CAD-based documentation for tenders and project delivery.

% improved forecasting

Integrated digital planning and cost tools improve forecasting accuracy by 30% across engineering projects.

Course Outcome

1

Apply digital collaboration tools to manage engineering and design workflows efficiently, from concept to preconstruction.

2

Prepare accurate IFC drawings, quantity take-offs, schedules, and cost models using AutoCAD, Primavera P6, and Excel.

3

Produce professional 2D and 3D visualizations, enhanced with AI tools for concept development, alternatives, and reporting.

4

Deliver a complete, industry-aligned digital engineering and preconstruction package reflecting real-world consultant and contractor standards.

Who Should Take This Course

Civil, architectural, and mechanical engineers working in design, construction, or project delivery.

Architects and architectural technologists seeking stronger digital and visualization skills.

Quantity surveyors, cost engineers, and project planners involved in preconstruction and budgeting.

Early-career professionals preparing for consultant or contractor roles in the engineering and construction industry.

Topics Covered

Digital Foundations for Engineering & Design

Digital workflows, cloud collaboration, task tracking, and professional engineering documentation standards.

IFC Documentation & Quantity Take-Off (AutoCAD)

2D and 3D measurement techniques, quantity extraction, and IFC-ready drawings using AutoCAD.

Engineering Visualization & Rendering

Professional 2D/3D visualization workflows using AutoCAD 3D, Lumion, 3ds Max, V-Ray/Corona, and Photoshop.

AI Tools for Engineering & Design Automation

Use of AI for concept development, visual enhancement, design alternatives, and technical reporting.

Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Schedule development, logic linking, baseline creation, and integration with Excel.

Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Digital Procurement

BOQs, cost breakdown structures, cash flow forecasting, tender comparison, dashboards, and procurement workflows.

Affiliation and Certification

The Digital Engineering & Design Tools Associate Diploma is offered in affiliation with the LAU Academy of Continuing Education (LAU ACE).

Upon successful participation, attendees will receive an Associate Diploma in Digital Engineering & Design Tools, recognizing their proficiency in digital design coordination, planning, cost estimation, visualization, and AI-supported project delivery.

Testimonials

LAU ACE provided a comprehensive leadership training program for Banque Libano-Française, resulting in improved managerial skills and enhanced team performance. The customized approach ensured that the training aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

LAU ACE provided a comprehensive leadership training program for Banque Libano-Française, resulting in improved managerial skills and enhanced team performance. The customized approach ensured that the training aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

Sanofi partnered with LAU ACE to deliver a specialized training program on regulatory compliance. The training was instrumental in ensuring that Sanofi’s staff were well-versed in the latest industry regulations, leading to increased efficiency and compliance.

LAU ACE developed a disaster management training program for the Canadian Red Cross, focusing on crisis response and recovery. The training equipped the staff with essential skills to manage emergencies effectively, resulting in improved response times and coordination during crises.

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Course FAQs

A: 100 hours of applied, tool-based training.

A: The diploma is mainly practical, focusing on hands-on software use and real project workflows.

A: The course costs $1,350 USD.

A:Yes. Graduates receive an official Associate Diploma from LAU ACE.

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