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BIM Fundamentals and openBIM

BIM Fundamentals and openBIM in 6 focused hours: BIM method and maturity levels, IFC and exchange formats and Employer information requirements and BIM execution plan – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Beginner
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“BIM Fundamentals and openBIM” is a compact live course in the field of CAD, Simulation & Engineering. It centres on BIM method and maturity levels, IFC and exchange formats and Employer information requirements and BIM execution plan – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

In design engineering, architecture, electrical engineering and development, tool competence and clean working methods determine quality and lead time. Our courses teach BIM Fundamentals and openBIM not as a list of commands but along real tasks: modeling parts, deriving assemblies and drawings, structuring plans, computing models or evaluating measurement data. You learn standards and conventions, parametric and data-driven approaches and strategies for catching errors early. Exercise files, templates and checklists support the transfer to your company. Delivered online or on site, at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

BIM method and maturity levelsIFC and exchange formatsEmployer information requirements and BIM execution planLevel of information needModel checking and clashesBIM coordination and roles

Who is this course for?

  • Design engineers, technical drafters and development engineers
  • Architects, building draftspeople, MEP planners and civil engineers
  • Electrical, automation and simulation engineers
  • Students, career changers and team leads responsible for CAD standards

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of BIM Fundamentals and openBIM – BIM method and maturity levels, IFC and exchange formats, Employer information requirements and BIM execution plan, Level of information need, Model checking and clashes and BIM coordination and roles – and can apply them in practice.
  • You use BIM Fundamentals and openBIM confidently for your typical design, planning or computing tasks.
  • You produce standards-compliant drawings, plans or reports from your models.
  • You work in a structured, parametric and traceable way within a team.
  • You catch errors early and speed up repetitive tasks with templates and automation.

Course outline

Module 1 Interface and core concepts of BIM Fundamentals and openBIM
  • Working environment, navigation and settings of BIM Fundamentals and openBIM
  • Coordinate systems, units and templates
  • Basic drawing or modeling tools
  • File management, versions and exchange formats
Module 2 Focus areas: BIM Fundamentals and openBIM
  • BIM method and maturity levels
  • IFC and exchange formats
  • Employer information requirements and BIM execution plan
  • Level of information need
  • Model checking and clashes
  • BIM coordination and roles
Module 3 Modeling, planning and computing
  • Building models, parts or plans step by step
  • Parametrics, constraints and libraries
  • Dimensioning, annotation and standards compliance
  • Typical modeling errors and troubleshooting
Module 4 Documentation and output
  • Drawing derivation, bills of materials and evaluations
  • Plotting, PDF and exchange with partners
  • Teamwork and data management
  • Quality control and checking routines
Module 5 Practice project and efficiency
  • End-to-end project with BIM Fundamentals and openBIM from your discipline
  • Automation with macros, scripts or templates
  • Performance tips for large models
  • Standards and work instructions for your team
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Basic technical understanding and confident use of Windows are enough for beginner courses. Advanced courses require hands-on experience with the software. No prior knowledge is required.

Technical requirements

Powerful laptop with a mouse; software is provided as a trial version, educational license or through our training environment.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Which software license do I need for BIM Fundamentals and openBIM?

For the course we provide a trial version, educational license or training environment, as far as the vendor allows. If your company is already licensed, you can use your own installation. We clarify the technical requirements with you in advance.

Can we work on our own parts or plans in BIM Fundamentals and openBIM?

Yes, as long as the files are cleared for sharing. We gladly base exercises on your tasks. Where needed we replace confidential data with comparable examples so that all participants work on equal terms and no confidentiality issues arise.

How much does “BIM Fundamentals and openBIM” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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