Industry and Trades Continuing Education Training

This class focuses on the fundamentals of Civil 3D and is appropriate for civil drafters, designers, and engineers new to Civil 3D. In particular you will learn how to work with points, parcels, and surfaces; develop gradings, horizontal and vertical alignments, assemblies and perform basic corridor modeling. Prior to taking this class the student should have a fundamental understanding of surveying, mapping and civil engineering concepts including elevations, contours, stationing, and alignments. Students can earn CEUs for taking this class.

Create three-dimensional models of your designs using SketchUp Pro. Topics covered include creating basic geometry, understanding stickiness in SketchUp, and how to use it to your advantage, using the drawing tools, creating and working with groups and components, texturing your model, creating scenes, and managing styles. This course is designed for students with basic computer skills but little or no experience with SketchUp.

Take your Revit skills to the next level with Dynamo for Revit. This hands-on course introduces you to the fundamentals of visual programming and computational design—powerful tools that are transforming the AEC industry. You’ll learn to create flexible, rule-based models, develop custom scripts, and automate repetitive tasks in Revit. Whether you’re aiming to streamline your workflow or explore advanced design possibilities, this course offers a fun, practical entry point into the future of BIM. Stay ahead of the curve by adding cutting-edge Dynamo skills to your toolkit. Who Should Enroll: Perfect for architects, designers, engineers, and Revit users who want to future-proof their workflows, explore computational design, and unlock new creative potential. No coding experience required.

Advance your SketchUp Pro skills in this practical, project-focused course designed for woodworking, carpentry, and remodeling enthusiasts. This class will help you master tools and techniques to create detailed, accurate designs for furniture, cabinetry, home additions, and remodeling projects while improving your modeling efficiency. Each session introduces advanced SketchUp Pro features, including working with components, modeling from photos and references, plugins, and rendering. Instruction will also cover SketchUp Layout, guiding the creation of professional-quality plans and presentation documents. Students are encouraged to bring their modeling projects. Class time is dedicated to both structured instruction and open project work, fostering collaboration and problem-solving as students tackle unique design challenges. By the end of the course, participants will have refined their technical skills and developed polished designs ready for execution or presentation. Prerequisites: Experience using SketchUp Pro, completion of an introductory SketchUp course, or instructor consent.

This course covers the use of all the tools required to operate as a successful professional manager. You will learn all aspects of a construction project, understanding business structure, administration contracts, blue print constructability review, estimating, project scheduling and all facets of coordination to close out the project. Class exercises develop skills you can use on the job.

Our Dwelling Contractor Initial Qualifier course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for getting your DCQ license. This course can be done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, an introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices.

Our Dwelling Contractor Continuing Education course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for 12 hours of Continuing Education for renewing your DCQ license for a 2 year term. This course is done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, and introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices.

Unlock the language of construction with this Introduction to Blueprint Reading course! Perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills, this class covers essential blueprint symbols, scales, and line types. You'll learn to read floor plans, elevations, and sections while interpreting dimensions, notes, and material callouts. With hands-on practice using real-world blueprints, you'll gain the confidence to navigate construction drawings in architecture, design, and beyond.

This is an introduction to Computer Aided Design using the industry-standard software Autodesk AutoCAD and will cover document setup, customizations, two-dimensional drawing, modifications, dimensioning, and document layout for printing. Competency in Windows operating system is required.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), all real estate licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium. Madison College provides licensees with the opportunity to earn 18 CEUs in this single, self-paced, online course.