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Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST

Civil 3D Introduction content scheduled 7 AM–3 PM (Eastern) for East Coast attendees. Online only.

Beginner 3-Day Course Autodesk ATC
Certificate of Completion
Course Materials Included
Small Class Sizes
Certified Instructors

What you'll learn

Navigate and configure the Civil 3D Toolspace environment
Create and apply styles and drafting standards
Import and manage point data
Create and edit surfaces from survey data
Design sites, parcels, and boundaries
Create horizontal alignments and vertical profiles
Build basic corridor models
Generate cross sections and volume calculations
Work effectively across multiple drawings in a team environment

Course Overview

This course is for drafters, designers, surveyors, and engineers who are moving into Civil 3D and need a structured grounding in how the platform works. The emphasis is on understanding Civil 3D's data model — how surfaces, alignments, profiles, and corridors relate to one another — before moving into production workflows. The course moves through Civil 3D's design hierarchy from the ground up: the Toolspace environment, styles and standards, point management, sites and parcels, surface creation and editing, horizontal alignment and profile design, basic corridor modeling, cross sections, and fundamental grading with volume calculations. Each topic is taught through hands-on exercises that reflect real project workflows — including how to work effectively across multiple drawings in a team environment. This section is online only, scheduled 7 AM–3 PM Pacific (10 AM–6 PM Eastern) — the same curriculum and certified instructors as the standard Civil 3D Introduction class, timed for East Coast professionals or anyone who prefers an early start. AutoCAD Level I and II (or equivalent experience) and familiarity with civil or surveying disciplines are expected.

Prerequisites

Basic AutoCAD skills required.

Topics Covered

1Project Management and Toolspace
2Styles and Standards
3Points and Survey Data
4Sites and Parcels
5Surface Creation and Editing
6Labeling
7Alignment Design
8Profile Design
9Basic Corridor Modeling
10Cross Sections
11Fundamental Grading and Volume Calculations
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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 Introduction — Early Bird / EST available online?

Yes. Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST 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 Introduction — Early Bird / EST?

Basic AutoCAD skills required.

How long is Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST?

Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST runs 3 days. The exact dates and times for each scheduled session are listed on this page.

What's included with Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST?

Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST 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 Introduction — Early Bird / EST cover?

Civil 3D Introduction — Early Bird / EST 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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Next available

Nov 30, 2026

7:00 AM – 2:59 PM PT · Online

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Small class sizes, 12 max in-person
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