Architecture Courses and Certifications

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Microcredential

Fundamentals of Digital Design for Architecture

Understanding of different drawing types and produce these drawing types with software. Ability to model surface and volume studies digitally as well as physically. Understanding of basic computational design concepts, terms, and techniques.

• Kadenze
• 72 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Modern World Architecture

Explore the evolution of modern architecture from 18th-century foundations through industrialization to 21st-century innovations, covering key movements, iconic architects, and sustainable design.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

121 reviews

This course introduces the basic elements and trends that define sustainability practices in Architecture today. It follows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Blueprint Reading

1956 ratings at VDCI

The Blueprint Reading Fundamentals Bundle consists of two courses to develop your blueprint reading skills, also known as construction documents (CDs).

• VDCI
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• $558.00

Software Architecture

21 reviews

Explore software architecture principles, UML diagrams, architectural styles, and practical applications. Learn to design, document, and evaluate effective software structures for various systems.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  IISER Pune

Introduction to History of Architecture in India

1 review

This course is a brief introduction to a history of five thousand years of architecture in India, and provides a broad perspective on one aspect of material expression.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Collaborative Architecture: Deconstructing the Seattle Public Library Design

Architect Joshua Prince-Ramus deconstructs the collaborative process behind innovative building designs, showcasing the Seattle Public Library and previewing upcoming projects in Dallas and Louisville.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Resilient By Design - Sustainable Architecture and Climate Solutions

2 reviews

Top architects discuss sustainable design innovations, including resilient urban planning, renewable energy integration, and eco-friendly architecture. The session explores challenges and scalable solutions for creating environmentally conscious built en…

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Revit Fundamentals Fast-Track Program (Self-Paced)

Master essential Revit Architecture skills to create 3D building models and construction documentation, preparing you for real-world architectural design and BIM implementation.

• Noble Desktop
• 60 hours
• On-Demand
• $1,200.00

Connecting with Life - Harmonizing Architecture and Nature

Explore how architect Shirish Beri harmonizes buildings with nature, bringing people together through sustainable design. Learn about his unique approach to creating spaces that foster connection and environmental harmony.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

Architecture isn't Kubernetes - Five Essential Qualities of Great Architects

Explore the sociotechnical nature of architecture beyond specific tools like Kubernetes, focusing on designing relationships between system parts and developing essential qualities for great architects.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intermediate Revit

168 ratings at VDCI

Learn more advanced methods to document a project. Topics include scheduling building components, using the family editor to create 2D and 3D components, refining graphics, and create an abbreviated set of construction documents.

• VDCI
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• $579.00

Architecture, History, and Transformation - A Jacobs Building Site Walk

Explore the Jacobs Building at NYU Tandon with Professor Lawrence Chiarelli, uncovering its architectural heritage, historical significance, and engineering demolition process.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Architecture and the Bauhaus - Critiques and Commendations

Exploring Bauhaus architecture's complex legacy, critiques, and influence on modern design, unpacking its defining characteristics and relationship with the school's curriculum.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building for Health - Human-Centered Architecture for Wellbeing

Human-centered architecture prioritizes user needs, promoting wellbeing through design. Health-promoting spaces focus on navigation, natural light, noise reduction, and dignity, while considering scale, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video