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Civil 3D

Civil 3D in the Cloud

Half-day course on connecting Civil 3D to Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360 coordination, and cloud-based plan production workflows. Online only.

Intermediate 4-Hour Course Autodesk ATC
Certificate of Completion
Course Materials Included
Small Class Sizes
Certified Instructors

What you'll learn

Distinguish between BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Docs, and BIM 360
Install and configure Desktop Connector for cloud access
Create a cloud project with correct licenses and permissions
Invite team members and organize project folders
Open, save, and manage Civil 3D files in the cloud
Track and restore file versions
Download project data from cloud storage

Course Overview

This course covers Civil 3D's integration with Autodesk's cloud platforms — how to set up a cloud project, manage data shortcuts across a distributed team, and maintain model consistency across offices or remote staff. You'll start by sorting out the platforms — BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Docs, and BIM 360 serve overlapping but distinct purposes, and knowing which is which prevents costly setup mistakes. From there, you'll configure Desktop Connector, establish a cloud project with the correct licenses and permissions, and invite collaborators with appropriate access levels. The working-in-the-cloud section covers the day-to-day: opening files, saving versions, managing revision history, and downloading project data. You'll come away understanding not just the mechanics, but why the platform architecture is structured the way it is. Small classes mean there's time to work through your team's specific setup questions — not just follow a generic script. Your instructor is Autodesk Certified and works with these platforms on real projects. By the end of the day, you'll be able to set up a functioning cloud project environment and bring your Civil 3D team onto it.

Prerequisites

Completed a Civil 3D Introduction Course or instructor's consent.

Topics Covered

1Differences between BIM Collaborate Pro, Autodesk Docs, and BIM 360
2Installing and configuring Desktop Connector
3Setting up a cloud project: licenses, permissions, and folder structure
4Inviting team members and managing access
5Opening and saving files in the cloud
6Managing file versions and revision history
7Downloading files from the cloud
Autodesk Authorized Training Center

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

Where is Civil 3D in the Cloud taught?

Civil 3D in the Cloud is taught live and instructor-led at CAD Masters' Walnut Creek and Sacramento, California training centers. Contact us if you need a live online or private on-site option.

What are the prerequisites for Civil 3D in the Cloud?

Completed a Civil 3D Introduction Course or instructor's consent.

How long is Civil 3D in the Cloud?

Civil 3D in the Cloud runs 4 hours. The exact dates and times for each scheduled session are listed on this page.

What's included with Civil 3D in the Cloud?

Civil 3D in the Cloud 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 in the Cloud cover?

Civil 3D in the Cloud 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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