AECOSIM Building Designer Quick Start Guide On-Demand course is now available to Bentley LEARN subscribers in the Bentley LEARN Server! This QuickStart Guide is intended to introduce the user to AECOsim Building Designer. This guide contains standalone courses that follow a typical project workflow starting with Mass Modeling and Space Planning, developing the initial geometry into a BIM model, and creating drawings, schedules, and reports. Concepts...

Due to scheduled system maintenance, areas requiring a login may not be available between the hours of 8:00 PM EDT Friday, April 13th and 8:00 PM EDT Sunday, April 15th. This affects the Bentley LEARN Server (for areas requiring a login) We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

As you may have noticed, Bentley Institute recently transitioned to an all-new Bentley LEARN Server to enable you to better find training, access courses, and manage your learning opportunities. All live training and on-demand self-study courses are now organized in learning paths that recommend the best sequence of training to optimize your skills development. With the arrival of the upgraded learning management system, why not take this opportunity...

Due to scheduled system maintenance, areas requiring a login may not be available between the hours of 12:00 PM EDT Friday, April 13th and 8:00 PM EDT Sunday, April 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bentley is expanding the benefits of Be Together. When you register for the user conference you will get a complimentary Bentley LEARN Passport training subscription. Be Together provides the latest product knowledge and insider techniques necessary to become a power user. Attendees can experience three days of hands-on workshops, hundreds of learning sessions, networking events, and the interactive LIVE Zone exhibit and demonstration area. Now, with...

The new Learning Paths in the Bentley LEARN Server are a great way to capture your annual training plan and measure progress against that plan. I hope you see value in this new tool. Try it today learn.bentley.com

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Get 50% off any virtual classroom course through March 31, 2012 Each New Year brings new challenges and new opportunities. Senior executives often implement new strategic corporate objectives, and many stress initiatives that align learning and development with organizational goals. So what better way to get a head start on your goals than by taking advantage of Bentley Institute training? Now through March, 31, 2012, Bentley Institute is running...

When it comes to training our users, Bentley relies on a dedicated team of expert instructors, whose knowledge and experience play a vital role in users’ success. Today we would like to introduce you to an instructor who is known for his unparalleled product knowledge and delivery of a positive learner experience. Sam Hendrick’s expansive product knowledge provides something for everyone, from the novice user to the most experienced CAD...

When it comes to training our users, Bentley relies on a dedicated team of expert instructors, whose knowledge and experience play a vital role in users’ success. Today we would like to introduce you to an instructor who demonstrates unprecedented dedication and commitment to her students. Based in Sydney, Australia, Sheila Montgomery has been a favorite among MicroStation students since her start at Bentley a couple of years ago, and the feeling...

Earlier this year, Bentley Institute introduced Ask the Instructor sessions to provide students with a chance to meet-up with a MicroStation expert post-class to ask questions, get advice, and problem-solve. To complement those follow-up Instructor meetings, there are now complimentary MicroStation Refresher courses for users putting their V8 i skills into practice on the job after they have completed a full-length MicroStation Essentials or User...

Attention UK architects: Get started on Bentley Architecture with three new workshops being held in December 2011 and January 2012 open to users with a fundamental knowledge of MicroStation 2D and 3D. These live sessions feature hands-on instruction and the opportunity to bring one of your current projects for problem-solving and best practices review. Bentley Architecture V8 i - User Workshop (Concept Design) introduces the tools for creating a building...

Earlier this year, Bentley Institute introduced MicroStation Express and Saturday courses designed to fit into users’ busy schedules. The initial batch of courses ran through the summer and were well-received. Given this success, the availability of the courses has been expanded and additional Express versions of other MicroStation courses have been added. Take advantage of these classes and learn on your own schedule. MicroStation Express Classes...

The Bentley Institute Press new release, Form Geometry Structure: From Nature to Design by Daniela Bertol, introduces a scientific framework for the exploration of forms in nature and design. The book probes how the natural world can provide great inspiration to the design of the man-made world by using Bentley’s GenerativeComponents to create parametric forms. Form Geometry Structure focuses on the geometry present in every aspect of nature...

Special Virtual Classroom Training Offer: Two Colleagues for the Price of One Through December As we enter the traditional end of year sprint, you may be looking back at the performance and professional development goals you set at the beginning of the year and wondering where the time went. There are just about 100 days left, and lots of projects still need attention. You might even be tempted to just let it slide, but think big picture for a minute...

Ever take a class, go home and try out your new skills for a couple weeks, then wish you could go back to the instructor with a few questions? Well, now you can! Designed for new users who have recently completed a MicroStation Essentials course, Bentley Institute’s MicroStation V8 i (SELECTseries 2) Ask the Instructor sessions are scheduled follow-up meetings that enable students to come back and ask questions, get advice, and problem-solve...

In line with the recent release of ProjectWise V8i (SELECTseries 3), Bentley Institute has fully updated the ProjectWise SDK LIVE training course. Designed for application developers, this class enables users to learn the keys to successfully creating ProjectWise V8 i customizations, including for ProjectWise Explorer and their own custom applications and tools. A developer will grasp the basic structure of the SDK, see how to create, select, and...

Special Virtual Classroom Training Offer: Up to 5 Colleagues for the Price of 1 Plus a Complimentary Bentley LEARN Training Subscription With summer fully upon us, it’s a great time to take advantage of its more laid back pace to do a little team building. Throughout the next few weeks, Bentley Institute is running a training special that lets you and up to four more of your team members enroll in select virtual classroom courses for the price...

A Chinese proverb once said, “We will not know the worth of water, ‘til the well is dry.” Around the world, water distribution systems lose an average of 26 percent of treated water, which translates to almost $14 billion in lost revenues. With water loss becoming increasingly problematic, Bentley Institute Press has released its newest title, Water Loss Reduction . Written by a prestigious group of water loss experts, Water Loss...

The 2011 Be Together agenda features several sessions in the Building, MicroStation and ProjectWise, and Structural tracks that are approved for AIA Continuing Education learning units. To see the full listing, go to the Be Together AIA page: www.bentley.com/BeTogetherAIA . Sign up for the sessions you want to attend by logging into the Be Together registration site, going to My Account, then My Schedule. Once you have attended your Be Together AIA...

Bentley Institute recently introduced Saturday MicroStation classes for users who simply don’t have enough time to attend training during the workday. Now there’s another option: early morning and evening MicroStation classes ! Perfect for users transitioning existing CAD skills to MicroStation, the MicroStation V8 i for AutoCAD Users Express course is taught in eight two-hour morning or evening sessions over two weeks in the virtual classroom...

We often hear from users who cannot take time out of their busy work days to attend training -- there are only so many hours in the day, they cannot be away for an extended period, and project work just comes first. So we have added something new to the LIVE training schedule to help: Saturday classes for MicroStation ! Designed for new MicroStation users with limited CAD experience, these MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) Essentials courses get students...

This 16 hour course introduces bridge designers to using LEAP Bridge Precast. This hands-on training walks you through developing a 3D model of the structure, analyzing and designing the superstructure and substructure as well as generating reports of the designed bridge. The abutment grading will be defined in a 3D model including the drawing of final contours. Title Course Type Start Date End Date Length Location Price Per Person LEAP Bridge Precast...