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Civil 3D

Civil 3D for Surveyors

Two-day course tailored for surveyors: survey databases, figure prefixes, point groups, surface creation from survey data, and boundary/parcel tools.

Intermediate 2-Day Course Autodesk ATC
Certificate of Completion
Course Materials Included
Small Class Sizes
Certified Instructors

What you'll learn

Configure and navigate the Civil 3D Toolspace for survey work
Import and manage point data from field collection
Set up and use the Survey Database for raw data processing
Create parcels and boundary descriptions from survey data
Build terrain models and surfaces from survey points
Apply styles and labels to produce survey deliverables
Create basic alignments for preliminary design
Work across multiple drawings in a team environment

Course Overview

This two-day course is for surveying professionals who need to work in Civil 3D from field data to finished deliverable. The emphasis is on the tools most relevant to survey practice: the Survey Database, point management, surface creation from survey data, and final plan production. The course covers the Civil 3D environment as it applies to survey work: Toolspace, styles and standards, point management, and the Survey Database — where raw field data is imported, processed, and managed. From there it moves through sites and parcels, terrain modeling and surface creation, labeling, and basic alignment tools. Throughout, the emphasis is on Civil 3D's reactive design model and how to work effectively across multiple drawings in a team environment. Courses run over two days with a certified instructor and a maximum of 12 students in-person. AutoCAD Level I and II and familiarity with surveying and civil engineering practice are expected. By the end, you'll be able to bring field data into Civil 3D, build an accurate terrain model, create and label parcels, and produce survey deliverables directly from the model.

Prerequisites

Basic AutoCAD skills.

Topics Covered

1Project Management and Toolspace
2Styles and Survey Standards
3Point Management and Import
4Survey Database Setup and Management
5Sites, Parcels, and Boundaries
6Terrain Modeling and Surface Creation
7Labeling
8Basic Alignment Tools
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Why train with CAD Masters?

With over 30 years as a California ATC, we've trained more than 5,000 engineers, architects, and designers. Our curriculum is written in-house by instructors who work in the industry, not sourced from a third-party publisher. Small class sizes mean real access to your instructor, not a lecture hall experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Civil 3D for Surveyors available online?

Yes. Civil 3D for Surveyors is offered as a live, instructor-led online class as well as in person at our Walnut Creek and Sacramento, California training centers. Online sessions cover the same curriculum.

What are the prerequisites for Civil 3D for Surveyors?

Basic AutoCAD skills.

How long is Civil 3D for Surveyors?

Civil 3D for Surveyors runs 2 days. The exact dates and times for each scheduled session are listed on this page.

What's included with Civil 3D for Surveyors?

Civil 3D for Surveyors includes live instruction from an Autodesk-certified instructor, downloadable course materials and exercise files, a certificate of completion, and three months of free post-class support.

Which software does Civil 3D for Surveyors cover?

Civil 3D for Surveyors covers Civil 3D. You'll work hands-on in the software throughout the class.

Is CAD Masters an Authorized Autodesk Training Center?

Yes. CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and one of the longer-standing ATCs in California. That designation means our curriculum, instructors, and facilities meet Autodesk's certification standards.

Who developed the course curriculum?

Our courses are written and continuously updated by our own certified instructors, not licensed from a generic training publisher. The exercises and workflows reflect how these tools are actually used in engineering, architecture, and design practice.

What's included with enrollment?

Every enrollment includes access to course materials developed by our instructors, a Certificate of Completion from an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, and access to your portal account where you can review materials after the course.

How large are the classes?

In-person sessions at our Walnut Creek and Sacramento locations are capped at 12 students so every student gets direct access to the instructor. Online sessions run live over Zoom with full interaction, not pre-recorded video.

Do you offer group or private training?

Yes. We run private sessions for teams and organizations: same curriculum, scheduled to fit your calendar, and tailored to your workflows when needed. Contact us for group pricing.

Can I attend online?

Yes. Our online sessions run live over Zoom with full instructor interaction and screen sharing, not pre-recorded video. The experience is equivalent to attending in person.

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$800

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Next available

Dec 7, 2026

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT · Walnut Creek

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Certificate of Completion included
Course materials included
Small class sizes, 12 max in-person
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