Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 - User Interface

    2. 1.2 - Opening & Savings Projects

    3. 1.3 - Viewing Commands

    1. 2.1 - Selecting a Project Template

    2. 2.2 - Linking vs Importing DWG

    3. 2.3 - Linking in Revit Models

    4. 2.4 - Setting up Levels

    5. 2.5 - Creating Grids

    1. 3.1 - Understand the Project Browser

    2. 3.2 - Duplicating Views

    3. 3.3 - Creating Views

    4. 3.4 - View Control Bar

    5. 3.5 - Visibility Graphics

    6. 3.6 - View Range and Underlay

    1. 4.1 - About Revit Families

    2. 4.2 - Loading & Modifying Components

    3. 4.3 - Creating Family Types

    1. 5.1 - Adding General Building Elements

    2. 5.2 - Basic Modify Tools

    1. 6.1 - Adding Columns

    2. 6.2 - Adding Isolated Footings

About this course

  • 43 lessons
  • 8.5 hours of video content
  • R3 995 ex VAT (R4 595 inc VAT) per user
  • 1-Year Access

Free Sample - Chapter 1: Introduction to Revit

1.1 - User Interface

Build a strong foundation in Revit and gain the confidence to create, manage and present architectural models with confidence.

This course is designed to help beginners move from uncertainty to practical capability with step-by-step lessons that follow a real workflow.

  • Navigate the Revit interface with confidence

  • Create and edit levels, grids and views

  • Model core architectural elements

  • Work with plans, elevations, sections and 3D views

  • Use families, sketching and modify tools effectively

  • Add rooms, annotations, sheets and clear documentation

  • Follow architectural modelling best practices

Bonus material

Get access to the following benefits for the duration of your subscription.

  • Community Access

    Get access to our forum, where you can learn alongside other professionals, post to the jobs board, ask questions and stay accountable as you progress through the course.

  • Live Q&A Sessions

    Attend live Q&A sessions for extra support, clarification and practical guidance from experienced instructors.

  • Skills Check Quizzes

    Test your understanding as you go with quizzes designed to help reinforce key concepts and build confidence.

Who's it for

  • Beginners who are new to Revit Architecture
  • Architects, technologists and draughting professionals moving from CAD to BIM
  • Students wanting practical Revit skills for industry
  • Teams onboarding new staff into Revit-based workflows

Who it's not for

  • You already use Revit daily at an intermediate or advanced level
  • You are looking for highly specialised family creation or advanced BIM coordination training

🏆 By the end of the course, you will have the practical skills and confidence to start building complete architectural models in Revit.

Our Instructors

You are in good hands.

Senior Instructor Mitch Parsonage

Mitch Parsonage is an AEC professional with 12 years of experience delivering coordinated, high-quality design and documentation outcomes. He specialises in Autodesk Revit, with advanced skills in Dynamo and C# for workflow automation, custom tool development, and BIM process improvement. He also creates high-impact visualisations in Twinmotion to turn technical models into compelling presentations. Over the past 10 years, he has led training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, helping teams improve BIM workflows, automation, and Revit best practice.

Why learn with us

Effective training should do more than explain software tools - it should help you use them confidently in real working environments.

Practical and project-focused

Our training is shaped by real industry experience, so it stays relevant, hands-on and aligned with how Revit is actually used on projects.

Trusted Autodesk expertise

As an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre and Autodesk Platinum Partner, we provide training backed by recognised technical expertise.

Built on real experience

With over 30 years of experience, we have helped individuals and businesses develop skills that improve confidence, quality and productivity.

Focused on better outcomes

We do not just teach commands - we help you work smarter, apply best practice and get more value from your technology.

When you learn with us, you are not just learning Revit - you are learning a better way to work.

What people are saying

We've helped thousands of professionals master Autodesk software.

Oswald Professional Engineers

by Elbrecht O.

They provided me with a wealth of knowledge and very professional delivery of training and information. We have always received a warm response when support was requested.

Masha Designs

by Nathan D. R.

Mitch Parsonage was absolute class in delivering the course and explained it in the best way possible. Made understanding the software and flow processes very easy to understand.

First Storage Concepts

by Jonathan M.

The whole Modena Team is very professional, friendly, helpful and each one of them is a true ambassador for Modena Technologies and Autodesk, with a wide field of expertise!

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Gain practical, project-ready skills through structured, industry-focused training. Learn at your own pace, apply what you learn immediately, and build confidence in real workflows.
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FAQ

  • Do I need previous Revit experience?

    No. This course is designed for beginners.

  • Is this course self-paced?

    Yes. You can work through the lessons at your own pace during your active subscription.

  • How long will I have access?

    You will have access for the duration of your active subscription.

  • Is this course suitable for students and professionals?

    Yes. It is suitable for both those starting out and working professionals who want to build a proper foundation.

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes, you will receive a Modena certificate of completion.

  • Can I ask questions if I get stuck?

    Yes. Depending on your package, you will have access to community support and live Q&A sessions.

  • How do I get the software for the training?

    Feel free to download and install a trial version of the software you would like to learn from the official channels. We suggest Googling "*product name* + trial version".