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Revit Architecture for Beginners (Udemy.com)

"Revit Tutorial". Learn By Designing Real Buildings. Boost Your Portfolio. Practical Hands-on Revit Training Course.

Created by: PAUL UGWU

Last updated October 2015

Our take

Based on the ratings of 373 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in October 2015. No course pays to be reviewed.

Paul Ugwu's course teaches Revit Architecture from scratch: the interface, walls, doors, floors, roofs, curtain walls, stairs, schedules, sheets and basic renderings. It runs 9.7 hours across 38 lectures and eight sections. It was recorded on Revit 2014 and last updated in October 2015, so the software on screen is a much older release. Ugwu has 25 years in construction, and the course is pitched at people who have never opened Revit. The requirements do recommend some drafting or design background.

Reviewers mostly like the pace and the case studies. Several call the explanations clear and easy to follow, and one says the instructor takes his time with beginners instead of assuming prior knowledge. An AutoCAD user says it showed how each tool is meant to be used. The complaints are about delivery and depth. One viewer watched at 1.25 speed, a few call the narration monotone or stuttery, and one says the later tutorials get boring and disorganized. Another calls it very basic, with commands repeated across projects. One reviewer notes everything is in metric.

About 276 of the 373 ratings are four or five stars, and the average is 4.2. That fits what the reviews describe: a decent first look at how Revit thinks, not a polished or current training product. It makes sense as a gentle starting point if you are new to BIM and happy to translate older menus to a newer version. Anyone who already knows the basics, or wants detailed tool-by-tool coverage, will find it slow.

Best forRevit newcomers, especially AutoCAD users, who want to follow whole building projects at a slow, steady pace.
Skip it ifYou want current Revit menus or fast, deep demos of each tool. This was recorded on the 2014 release.

Pros

  • Two full case studies, a house and a terraced streetscape, take up roughly four hours
  • Slow, clear explanations that reviewers say suit people who have never used Revit
  • Follows a project from walls and roofs through schedules, sheets and renderings
  • One AutoCAD user says it helped them see how each Revit tool is meant to be used

Cons

  • Recorded on Revit 2014 and last updated in 2015, so the interface looks dated
  • Some reviewers find the delivery slow, monotone or stuttery, and the end drags
  • Very basic: commands repeat across projects, and units are metric throughout
Each instruction is very clear. Easy to follow. Since transitioning from AutoCAD this tutorial helped me understand how each tool can be effectively used.
Ashrafi Ahmed, a student

Suits true Revit beginners. No CAD experience is needed, but drafting or design experience is recommended.

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What you will learn

  • By the end of the course you will be able to produce drawings and rendered images of buildings. You should also be immediately productive in a building design office contributing to the bottom line.
  • In this course, you will learn to model buildings using the building information modelling software, Revit Architecture 2014. You will learn to navigate the user interface, model architectural elements like walls, windows, doors, roofs, floors, structure, curtain wall systems and stairs. You will annotate and dimension drawings, generate sections, details and schedules. You will also produce 3 dim
  • The primary objective of this course is to teach students the concepts of Building Information Modelling and introduce the tools for parametric building design and documentation using Revit Architecture. This course covers the basics of Revit Architecture, from schematic design through construction documentation. Students are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modelling and the too

Course content

8 sections · 38 lectures · 9.7 hours of video 4 quizzes

  1. 1Introduction to the course 1 free preview2 lectures · 24 min
  2. 2Modelling Architectural Elements4 lectures · 1 quiz · 57 min
  3. 3Modelling Sketch Techniques and Structures5 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.3 hours
  4. 4Modelling Curtain Systems and Internal Elements4 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
  5. 5Generating Construction Documents and Visualisation6 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.6 hours
  6. 6Conclusion and Overview of the Next Course.1 lecture · 7 min
  7. 7Revit Tutorial Case Study 1 : House Design 4 free previews4 lectures · 1.1 hours
  8. 8Revit Tutorial Case Study 2 : Terraced Housing Streetscape 5 free previews12 lectures · 3 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Beginners
  • New Autodesk Revit Architecture users or other Autodesk software users who want to learn essential elements of Autodesk Revit Architecture

What you need before you start

  • This course is aimed at new Autodesk Revit Architecture users or other Autodesk software users who want to learn essential elements of Autodesk Revit Architecture. No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, architectural design, drafting or engineering experience is highly recommended.

How it compares

Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 10% of them
  • Reviews373#204 of 546 by number of reviews
  • Length9.7 hourslonger than 66% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2015earlier than 97% of them

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Course Description

Revit Tutorials. This is a beginners training course in Revit Architecture.

Looking to boost your income as a Revit Designer? Or maybe you’re seeking career enhancement in your current firm Or want to become more competitive in the job market.

The Revit Architecture for Beginners course is one of THE most comprehensive, cost-effective Revit courses you’ll find on the web..

It’s a one-stop-shop for everything you need to start creating professional building designs that engage clients, call them to action, and ultimately make you money!

If you’re looking for a genuinely effective course that equips you to build stunningly presented building designs that will start earning you better pay and saving you time in the process, this is guaranteed to be the number one course for you.

The course is structured in easy to follow modules starting from basic concepts to more intermediate applications. It is taught using Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 version of the software. The course is in video format. The course will enable construction professionals get ahead in the learning curve of Building Information Modelling. A system that is currently gripping the industry, of which there is demand for competent professionals.

This course teaches students the concepts of Building Information Modelling and introduce the tools for parametric building design and documentation using Revit Architecture.

Agenda:

This course covers the basics of Revit Architecture, from schematic design through construction documentation. Students are introduced to the concepts of Building Information Modelling and the tools for parametric building design and documentation.

Students will cover:

Building Information Modelling, Exploring the User Interface, Working with Revit Elements and Families, Creating a Basic Floor Plan, Creating and Modifying Levels, Working with Grids, Adding and Modifying Walls, Using Editing Commands to Add Walls, Adding and Modifying Doors and Windows, Loading Additional Building Components, Adding and Modifying Component Families, Managing Views, Controlling Object Visibility, Creating and Modifying Section and Elevation Views, Creating and Modifying 3D Views, Placing Dimensions, Applying and Removing Constraints, Developing the Building Model, Creating and Modifying Floors, Adding and Modifying Ceilings, Adding and Modifying Roofs, Adding Curtain Walls, Creating Stairs and Railings, Creating Callout Views, Working with Detailed and Drafting Views, Working with Drafting Views Construction Documentation, Creating and Modifying Schedules, Creating Rooms and Room Schedules, Presenting the Building Model, Working with Drawing and Printing Sheets, Creating Renderings, Using Sun and Shadow Settings.

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Instructor Details

PAUL UGWU

Paul has over 25 years experience in the construction industry, designing and managing all phases of building projects. Paul was educated at the University of Cambridge and at London South Bank University. He has a Master of Science degree in Architecture and another Master of Science degree in Construction Management. He holds a CertHE in Conservation. He has extensive first hand personal experience of Building Information Modeling and the use of computer software like Autodesk Revit, 3dStudioMax and AutoCAD in the design of Buildings.

Paul's other passion is a keen interest in the financial markets, especially, FOREX currency markets.

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Reviews

4.2

373 ratings on Udemy

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By Dimitrina Ivanova on 7/30/2020

It was systematic, I really liked that there are case studies, where the instructor shows the typical work flow while designing a house. However at times I expected more detailed demonstration of using functionalities of the program. It really is very basic.

By Tarun Lakhwani on 4/28/2020

Good explanation of the topics, from a beginner point of view. Though, would have been better, if within the same time frame, some unattended commands could have been explained, rather than the same commands repeated over more than one project. Overall, good pace and explanations for a beginner. Thanks.

By Patrick Allen on 1/6/2019

It had been awhile since I used Revit in college. I predominantly used AutoCad and Sketchup at my firm. I wanted a course that would take me from the beginning but skip the entire semester's worth of workload. I picked up the muscle memory pretty quick but found that there was a lot I had forgotten and Paul was really helpful in getting me back in the practice of working with this program. Good information and a great pace while walking through the practices and exercises!

By Banthay Komphasouk on 3/26/2018

Good explained, thanks for such interesting tutorials and the use of Revit architecture. Need more prepared to avoid wrong steps and forehead more explained the steps to navigate to the predefined drawings and library commands.

By André Dagenais on 5/17/2017

Too much hesitation from the presenter. It's a little bit annoying. Also sometimes the presenter doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Maybe an update version of this course on a newer version will be appreciate. But it's a good course for beginner.

By Richard Allen Benak on 2/8/2017

The instructor is good. He has an excellent speaking voice and his delivery is at a reasonable pace. I agree with his opinion of Revit. It's an amazing program that encompasses all the features needed to describe a building. He was enthusiastic for the first 5 or so tutorials, but was not too organized and got to be monotonous and rather boring for the tutorials at the end of the course. That being said, the course was well worth the time and cost. I accomplished my objective which was to learn the basic fundamentals of Revit and I look forward to future courses. Thank you to Paul and Udemy for providing these courses. I really like the way you can learn at your own pace by stopping, rewinding, or starting over for material you didn't quite grasp the first time.

By Franklyn Edwards on 5/28/2016

The course delivered exactly what it said. It was delivered in bite sizes, with clear concised instructions which made it easy to follow. You are quizzed along the way, encouraged to follow and complete the projects, so you learn as you go. I now feel confident to take on projects of my own.

By Susan Neaton on 1/8/2016

I am in the US and the program is in metric. Not a problem. Easy to follow. Excellent class well worth the small investment. Better than the real life class I took as I can go back and review the lessons, pause, and review. Thanks! Paul is engaging and personable. Content is good.

By Cle Bod on 4/28/2015

This course has been extremely helpful to me in producing a smashing building system for my portfolio and excellent in depth knowledge is given every step of the way. The only issue I have is that the course videos need to be edited. They are way too long! There is a lot od dead air, and it's very frustrating hearing the umm's and ahh's for him to make decisions. Perhaps a course outline would help in future courses so and shorter sections would be helpful as well.

By Jennieve Gardiner on 12/30/2013

i would surely recommend this course because i started off by not knowing anything about revit architecture....... i was completely lost and now im proud to say , im no longer afraid of it anymore......i love it and im going to continue trying to master this program. thank you Mr.Paul Ugwu

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Overall Score : 84 / 100