Autodesk Water System Civil 3D User Manual

AUTODESK CIVIL 3D CAD MANAGER’S GUIDE 

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that you and your users can look at issues specific to your design environment. 

One preferred method of knowledge transfer follows this sequence: classroom 

training, mentoring (on-the-job training), reviewing and making adjustments to 

training, followed by ongoing support. 

The skill level and experience of your instructor is crucial to the success of your training 

experience. Specifically, make sure a consultant meets the following two qualifications: 

A consultant should have experience with your type of business. In the construction and 

engineering industries, look for someone who has designed a project or worked in the 

field on a project, or both. Preferably, look for a technology consulting firm with recent 

experience and references that relate to the construction industry (not just the 

technology). 

It may seem obvious, but be sure that your consultant has thorough knowledge of the 

product. He or she should at least have expert knowledge of your version of Civil 3D. In 

addition to expertise with the software, the consultant must also have experience using 

the software to complete a real-world project. This requirement is directly connected to the 

first item. Knowing what works and what doesn’t work in a production environment is 

essential. 

In addition to these two crucial requirements, also consider these criteria when choosing 

consultants: 

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Make sure the consultant has the availability and capacity to meet your training 

needs. 

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Ask about the individual consultant(s) who will provide your training. Don’t 

assume that because the consulting firm has a good reputation that the individual 

consultant meets the two main criteria. 

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If a prospective consultant’s fees seem too good to be true (very low), then they 

probably are. Expect to pay for high-quality consulting. The flip side, of course, is 

to be wary of consulting firms that charge overly high fees without providing 

expertly qualified consultants. 

Finding a qualified consultant is the first step in getting the most out of Civil 3D 2007. 

Several resources are available to you. 

The first place to look for training services is the reseller who sold you the software. 

Nearly all resellers offer training on standard features to get you familiar with Civil 3D 

basics. Several offer advanced training and consulting. Many resellers maintain a regular 

schedule of classes on various topics and also offer custom classes that can be 

scheduled at any time and filled with attendees only from your organization. Instructors for 

classes presented by the resellers are often Autodesk Civil 3D Implementation Certified 

Experts (ICE). The ICE program was designed to provide advanced training to reseller 

Application Engineers and to test their implementation knowledge with an in-depth exam.