doesnt consulting for architects offer classes? or the local community college.

thanks - I had no idea consulting for architects existed...might be what I am looking for. Wright college offers AutoCAD but nothing else for non-degree seekers...
thanks

I missed that wave to - we werent allowed to use these new fandagled computers in my studios yet 2 years later it was all computerized. Go figure - academia for ya.

But I learned on the job - had good bosses interested in teaching. As for 3d - that I learned over months of weekends spent doing competitions with a book, practice makes perfect

Try Oakton. They have evening courses in Autocad and Maya. Also a Saturday morning Rhino class.

Good luck!

Consulting for Architects is basically a recruiting service for Autodesk and Autocad. You asked for classes "besides Autocad", right?

Make - do you have to live in the district to enroll at Oakton, or COD or any of the others?

I did take an acad class in 98 at COD and it was pretty good for someone whos never used acad ever - but even a little experiance you might be better doing tutorials from the web and getting a good book. Or team up for a competition with people who know different programs than you - its like being in studio and learning off each other then.

yes - I've got AutoCAD skills enough...we're using 2008 in the office right now, but that's all we use. oakton looks really good - but not on the CTA-could take the PACE bus it looks like. I don't have a car, might be able to find a buddy though and convince them to go with me. will see - thanks for the info.

What do you want to learn?

good question -
want to learn revit, but as far as anything else I don't know. Everyone seems to have multiple opinions on what is the best design tool...In perusing job ads; what I see the most under the "requirements" is AutoCAD, FormZ, Revit...but that 's just for starters I suppose.

Mr. Platypus is right. I use four different CAD programs and I learned them on my own. I take that back, I went to a colleague's in Ann Arbor 3 times for a learning sessions for one application. But it's good to be part of an effective network where questions can be quickly answered and best practices shared. Web sites work sometimes but there's no substitute for in person knowledge. I'd love to learn Rhino. I have the new Mac beta and the 4.0 book.

Again, what do you want to learn?

Revit is being offered in Skokie at Oakton. You can take the CTA and get there.

Revit is a bit of a beast - prob good idea to start with a basic intro class to using the program then get the book and practice practice practice. I wouldnt hurt to have a copy of it at home -

I'll teach you for 100.00 per hour and you will know everything you need to know in three hours.

Has anyone ever had experience with IMAGINiT Training courses?

http://www.rand.com/imaginit/1/index.htm?sc=1

They are offering a 3day intensive intro course to Revit next month and i was considering it. Price tag is outrageous though (IMO) : $1225.

just say no to autodesk, good idea