Beginner Civil Engineering Course
Establish a strong base in civil engineering tailored for construction tasks. Gain knowledge in site evaluation, load analysis, foundation design, structural frameworks, and basic floor layouts to confidently interpret, plan, and communicate details for small-scale building projects in professional settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This introductory course equips you with essential skills to evaluate sites, analyse soil conditions and risks, and select basic structural systems confidently. Master fundamental load paths, shallow foundation concepts, and step-by-step processes from site excavation to final finishes. Gain hands-on experience in creating practical floor plans, explaining structural designs, and applying building codes and references for sound, practical choices in real projects.
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Develop skills
- Site evaluation basics: swiftly interpret climate, soil, and risk data for construction projects.
- Structural framework choices: select economical frames and materials efficiently.
- Foundation principles: determine sizes for basic footings and verify soil capacity manually.
- Construction sequencing: organise safe and effective operations for small building sites.
- Drafting fundamentals: produce precise sketches of floor plans, loads, and structural arrangements.
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