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Why Train with PPI? PPI is the only locally owned and operated Autodesk reseller in Oregon and Washington! We have the largest Autodesk training centers in the Northwest! Our training classes can come to you - with our state-ofthe-art full size mobile training lab. On average our instructors and support teams have 15 years in the AutoCAD support industry and they are in your community - not a call center in another state. Our training centers include WI-FI break areas, complimentary snacks, beverages and plenty of free parking. AUTOCAD 2018 is here Top reasons to choose AutoCAD 2018 Document Faster with new visual experience and productivity tools Connect More Smoothly with the AutoCAD mobile app and A360 cloud services Get Started More Quickly with Enhanced PDFs and Coordination model Communicate Ideas with integrated rendering tools Customize More Easily with apps from the Autodesk App Store We have been in business locally for 90 years. 2 state-of-the-art training centers portland Seattle 6015 NE. 80th Ave. #400 Portland, OR 97218 (800) 247-1927 Subscribe today! 18040 72nd Ave. South Kent, WA 98032 (800) 558-5368 theppigroup.com/autocad 2 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 3
General design & Drafting Cad Management INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD For the beginning AutoCAD user, this hands-on 3 day course introduces the user to AutoCAD. If you are not currently using AutoCAD or using version 2008 or older, this course will get you started. Upon completion, you will be able to use AutoCAD to design and draft in 2D. Length: 3 days Dates: Portland 5/9-11, 6/13-15, 7/18-20, 8/15-17 Seattle 5/2-4, 6/6-8, 7/11-13, 8/8-10 COST: $995 per person INTERMEDIATE AUTOCAD This 2 day class introduces the user to features, commands and techniques for becoming more productive when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD. Length: 2 days Dates: Portland 5/16-17 Seattle 8/22-23 COST: $850 per person CAD MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP An Introduction to Autodesk Licensing, Installation, Cloud Services, and Subscription. This course is for CAD & BIM managers, IT Technicians and managers responsible for Autodesk software purchasing and license management. This is a hands-on workshop designed to take the stress out of understanding, updating and configuring your software assets. Dates: Portland 5/18 Seattle 8/24 One essential set of BIM tools for building design, civil infrastructure, and construction Contact PPI Group today > 4 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 5
Building Design Solutions REVIT ARCHITECTURE Essentials Get introduced to Revit Architecture while learning the fundamental concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This hands-on 3-day course will teach you how to model essential building elements in 3D such as walls, stairs, doors, windows, etc. You ll also learn how to create schedules, legends, sheets and other views of your model to create a construction document set. Length: 3 days Dates: Portland 5/23-25, 6/20-22, 7/25-27, 8/29-31 Seattle 5/9-11, 6/13-15, 7/18-20, 8/15-17 COST: $995 per person LIVEdesign theppigroup.com/live REVIT Level 2 The next progressive step in our Revit series, this hands-on Intermediate two-day course will teach you features that continue to build on concepts introduced in PPI s Revit Essentials classes. Students will learn about Worksharing where multiple project team members can work on the same project at the same time Design Options, Phasing, Revision Tracking, and much more. Length: 2 days Dates: Portland 8/22-23 Seattle 6/20-21 COST: $850 per person REVIT ARCHITECTURE FAMILIES The Family Editor allows Revit users to create components and tags to use in their Revit building project. In this hands-on 1-day course, you will learn how to model parametric building components in 3D, create intelligent tags, work with a Shared Parameters file, edit wall types, customize railings, and much more. A basic knowledge of navigating Revit projects and the Revit interface is required to take this class. Dates: Portland 8/1 Seattle 5/30 REVIT COLLABORATION TOOLS The objective of this hands-on 1-day class is to enable students who have a basic knowledge of Autodesk Revit, to increase productivity while working with other people on a team, either in the same firm or other firms as well as with other disciplines. Students will learn multi-discipline coordination, linking and importing files, project phasing, working with design options and much more. Dates: Portland 8/2 Seattle 5/31 6 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 7
INTRODUCTION TO REVIT MEP Learn the essential functionality of Revit Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing while learning the fundamental concepts of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This hands-on 2-day course will teach the students how to navigate, monitor the Architect s changes, create schedules, details, legends, sheets, and other views of your model to create your construction document set. All students are required to attend Revit MEP Essentials prior to the specialized training class. COST MEP Essentials Dates: Portland 7/10-11 Seattle 6/5-6 $850 Mechanical Dates: Portland 7/12 Seattle 6/7 $395 Electrical Dates: Portland 7/13 Seattle 6/8 $395 Plumbing Dates: Portland 7/14 Seattle 6/9 $395 COST: 2 days $850 per person, 3 days $1095, 4 days $1295, 5 days $1495 M E P MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL Learn how to place mechanical equipment and air terminals, then model and connect ductwork in 3D to those essential building components. Additionally, this handson 1-day course will teach you how to create HVAC systems, define spaces and zones, create hydronic piping systems and produce heating and cooling load calculations and reports. Learn how to place electrical equipment, and component devices, then model conduit and cable trays in 3D. Additionally, this hands-on 1-day course will teach you how to define spaces for electrical loads and lighting calculations, create panel schedules, create power and switch systems, and analyze the resulting circuits. PLUMBING Learn how to place plumbing fixtures, fittings and accessories, then model and connect pipes in 3D to those essential building components. Additionally, this handson 1-day course will teach you how to work with sloped pipe, create plumbing fixture unit schedules, create piping and plumbing systems, and analyze those systems. As a leader in construction technology, PPI offers an internal BIM Team to provide expertise and solutions to General Construction, MEP and Structural contractors. BIM360 Products Magnet Field Magnet Office Topcon LN-100 Layout Navigator Topcon Total Station PS/DS Series theppigroup.com/bimteam 8 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 9
REVIT MEP FAMILIES The Family Editor allows Revit users to create components and tags to use in their Revit building project. In this hands-on 1-day course, you will learn how to model parametric building components in 3D, create intelligent tags, work with a Shared Parameters file, place MEP connectors on their content for pipe, duct and conduit connections, and much more. A basic knowledge of navigating Revit projects and the Revit interface is required to take this class. Dates: Portland 8/15 Seattle 5/16 INTRODUCTION TO REVIT STRUCTURE Learn the essential features and functionality of Revit Structure. The student will experience the power of building information modeling (BIM) as you are taught how to navigate through the program interface, manage views and identify different types of structural elements. Students will also learn how to create levels, work with walls, section, elevations, create floor framing, roofs, steel frames, floor decks, foundation slabs, footings, grade beams, stairs, ramps, and elevator pits. Length: 3 days Dates: Portland 5/16-18 Seattle 6/27-29 NAVISWORKS Essentials Learn how to unite, review and share your 3D design models from multiple formats - saving you from RFIs and collision issues. This hands-on 2-day class will teach you how to open and append 3D files of different formats for project review, perform visual project model approval and perform interference detection tests between 3D files of different disciplines and much more. Length: 2 days Dates: Portland 7/18-19 Seattle 5/30-31 COST: $850 per person 3ds max for REVIT Users You will learn how to make photorealistic renderings and cinematic animations using Revit building models. This hands-on 1-day class will teach you how to assemble your Revit project files, apply materials and adjust lighting and cameras to create renderings and animations. Make compelling presentations and marketing material with 3ds Max, which is included in Building Design Suite Premium and Ultimate. Dates: Portland 7/20 Seattle 6/1 COST: $995 per person REVIT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS The topics of this hands-on 1-day class are focused for PMs and principals that do not need to be in the model every day nor become production staff. Students will learn to navigate the Revit interface and Revit projects, review building models for QA/QC, experience Worksharing where multiple project team members can work on the same project at the same time and much more. No Revit experience is required to take this class. Dates: Portland 8/16 Seattle 5/17 10 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 11
Infrastructure Design Solutions INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D This course provides you with a foundation for using the dynamic technology of Civil 3D. Everything from importing points and creating surfaces to finished corridor/road design will be covered. Length: 3 days Dates: Portland 8/8-10, 5/2-4, 6/6-8, 7/11-13 Seattle 5/23-25, 6/20-22, 7/25-27, 8/29-31 COST: $995 per person ADVANCED GRADING FOR AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D Making the Grade with AutoCAD Civil 3D! The versatility of Civil 3D s powerful Grading tools will transform the way you approach your future designs Join us as we explore the entire Grading process through a series of interrelated exercises specifically built to expand your knowledge level from one to the next. Along the way, we will apply best practices concepts as well as out-of-the-box solutions to achieve that final design goal. Whether you are a casual or seasoned user, infinite design possibilities await you! Dates: Portland 5/23 Seattle 8/1 DESIGNING CORRIDORS and INTERSECTIONS IN CIVIL 3D Our team has fused together the highly successful Intersection and Roadway Design classes into one fast-paced session. Through interrelated exercises, our goal is to build your confidence in the identification of the many terms, objects and workflows associated within Corridor design and modification. Furthermore, expect to walk away with a clear understanding of the game changing Corridor Targeting functionality and how it relates to your Corridor designs. Join us! Dates: Portland 6/13 Seattle 7/25 MOVE AHEAD Is your Civil 3D template working for you? INCORPORATING SURVEY WITH AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D Our in-depth one day training course is for civil engineers, surveyors and survey technicians that have completed the Introduction to Civil 3D course. Through hands-on practical exercises, you will further your training in the survey functionality. Dates: Portland 6/14 Seattle 7/26 CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE TEMPLATE CONSULTATION TODAY! 12 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 13
PIPING DESIGN IN AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D This one-day course will teach the piping features available in AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will learn how to modify parts using Part Builder, apply pipe rules, create and modify pipe designs, and perform a hydraulic analysis of the pipe network in both a custom spreadsheet and in the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension. Dates: Portland 5/24 Seattle 8/2 INTRODUCTION TO INFRAWORKS This class is designed for civil engineers, planners, architects, and others using any of the InfraWorks software. The training provides you with a fundamental knowledge of how to take advantage of the accelerated design process that uses data rich 3D models with high-end visualizations. This enables you to create, evaluate and better communicate 3D site plan proposals for faster approvals. Length: 2 days Dates: Portland 5/30-31 Seattle 5/2-3 COST: $850 per person Construction & Survey INTRODUCTION TO TOPCON POCKET 3D GNSS This is an introductory hands-on class designed to familiarize new users of Pocket3D to the fundamentals and workflows necessary for everyday field operation. You are encouraged to bring your favorite data collector with Pocket3D and fully charged GPS system. Class starts at 9 am, but trainer will be available at 8 am for users who need help w/set up. Length: 2 days Dates: Portland 5/30-31, 8/29-30 Seattle 5/9-10, 6/13-14 COST: $295 per person INTRODUCTION TO TOPCON 3DMC This fundamental skills class for new operators is designed to familiarize you with the basics of RTK GPS, 3DMC user interface, calibration, data management and basic operation. The class will build on the data collected and processed by the Pocket3D class. Dates: Portland 6/1, 8/31 Seattle 5/11, 6/15 COST: $175 per person AUTOCAD map 3D Essentials You will learn how to create, manage and map data with this hands-on 1-day class. Learn how to link and manage drawing-based attribute data, use coordinate systems, edit geospatial features, query source drawings, alter an object s properties during a query, generate a map book, and much more. Basic AutoCAD experience is required to take this class. Dates: Portland 8/17 Seattle 5/18 14 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 15
Introduction to TOPCON magnet tools Introduction to TOPCON magnet OFFICE This class focuses on post processing static GNSS observations in Magnet Tools to establish site control. We will cover the workflow from field collection to office processing to deliverables. This class will build on the data collected from the Magnet Field Class but attendance to that class is not required. We will cover the basics of DWG and Field Data management, map and drawing skills, surfaces, volumes & plotting. Dates: Portland 6/27 Seattle 7/18 Dates: Portland 6/28 Seattle 7/19 COST: $175 per person COST: $175 per person Introduction to TOPCON magnet layout For new construction stake users, this introductory class will cover data entry by manual or PDF import and the fundamental skills necessary to stake out the project. Dates: Portland 6/29 Seattle 7/20 COST: $175 per person Introduction to TOPCON magnet FIELD GPS Introduction to Topcon Magnet Field Conventional Building on data processed from Magnet Tools, this course teaches the fundamental skills every operator will need to become productive in RTK GPS using either a Base/Rover or Network configuration. We will cover feature coding, mapping, data collection and stakeout. Length: 2 days Building on data processed from Magnet Tools, this course teaches the fundamental skills every operator will need to become productive using a Conventional or Robotics Total Station. This class will also cover feature coding, mapping, data collection and stakeout. Dates: Portland 6/6-7, 8/22-23 Seattle 5/23-24, 7/11-12 Dates: Portland 6/8, 8/24 Seattle 5/25, 7/13 COST: $295 per person COST: $175 per person 16 t h e p p i g r o u p. c o m CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 17
PDF MANAGEMENT Introduction to Bluebeam Revu Revu is built primarily for technical industries like architecture, engineering, construction, and oil and gas. In this class you will learn the Revu tools to streamline workflows throughout the construction process, from design review to project closeout and facilities management. Dates: Portland 5/2, 7/6 Seattle 6/1, 8/3 Get Certified! Looking to enhance your professional skills? Prep for an Autodesk Certification Exam The Autodesk Certification Exams are a reliable validation of skills and knowledge and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity and enhanced credibility. These exams can only be taken through an Autodesk Authorized Certification Center such as The PPI Group. Exams offered include Professional level: AutoCAD AutoCAD Civil 3D Revit Architecture 3ds Max Design Inventor Maya Revit MEP Revit Structure Get Started TODAY theppigroup.com/certification Exam Dates: 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18 (PDX & SEA) Time: 9am - 11am Cost: $175 per exam CREATE COMMENT COLLABORATE ORGANIZE 18 theppigroup.com CALL NOW! (800) 247-1927 19
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