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Gain a high level overview of the new features of 2024 Update 4 and what they will mean to our customers.

Learning Objectives

After this course, you will be able to describe the benefits of the new features in 2024 Update 4 in conversation with customers.

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Test your knowledge of our parent company.

Learning Objectives

Find out how much you know about Nemetschek and Vectorworks.

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Test your knowledge of features and benefits.

Are you comfortable with the difference?

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10m

Learning Objectives

After the end of the quiz you'll know if you need to work more on the difference between features and benefits.

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Feeling under pressure all the time? Don't know which task to work on first?
This course won't take those tasks away, but will introduce you to some techniques that might help you prioritize.

Learning Objectives

Learn about the Pareto 80/20 rule and how it affects productivity.
Learn about the Eisenhower / Covey Matrix.
Learn about the Pomodoro Technique.
Learn about the 3-3-3 method.
Learn about the 2 minute rule.
Explore existing Vectorworks tools to help with time management.

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This course is designed specifically for those in non-technical roles to give an overview of BIM (Building Information Modeling). It takes a look at the history of drafting, the problems that can occur with "traditional" 2D CAD workflows and why BIM has evolved to reduce these risks.

This was a live session recorded with Tamsin and Amisha.

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Employees

1h 5m

Learning Objectives

At the end of course, you will be able to:Describe the inefficiencies and risks of a 2D workflow
Describe the concept of open BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Describe the purpose of IFC.

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Navan is our new travel and expenses tool.

In this video we will show you how to utilize Navan when travelling and how to manage expenses. You will be shown how to submit expenses with receipts, talked through how helpful the chat function can be when flights get changed, and get to experience the mobile app.

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Employees

30m

Learning Objectives

Learn how to submit expenses using Navan
See how travel bookings work in Navan
Experience the App interface

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Join Tamsin Slatter (Sales Enablement Director) as she provides an overview of dRofus, the data driven software that makes sure data is stored outside of design tools. dRofus is the leading planning and data management software for the AEC/O industry and a key part of the Nemetschek ecosystem.

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Employees

10m

Learning Objectives

Learn about dRofus as a company, including its history and how it fits into Nemetschek
Learn who uses dRofus and why
Understand dRofus' pricing model and their competitors

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This short course demonstrates how to access the Sales space on Confluence with a mobile device.

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Employees

1m

Learning Objectives

Use Confluence on a mobile device to access the range of sales tools available to you.

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This four video course is going to show you the resources available to you when selling Vectorworks 2024, along with key features that have been introduced that can be leveraged in your day to day selling conversations.

The first video will help you understand the resources available, including short form videos for all industries. The following three videos will focus on the exciting features introduced in Vectorworks 2024 and how to talk about these with your customers.

By the end of this course, you should be suitably prepared to harness the complete spectrum of product resources and discuss these features with the confidence required to sell!

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Employees

2h

Learning Objectives

Understand which resources are available to you, to enhance your ability to sell Vectorworks 2024
Show you the new features in Vectorworks 2024 that are available to all customers 
Show you the new features in Vectorworks 2024 that are available to Design Series customers

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In this live session, presented on September 5th 2023, Sam Griffiths gives the background to the migration of the trial process to the Vectorworks Customer Portal.

He also takes questions from attendees.

This process goes live on September 6th 2023.

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Employees

1h

Learning Objectives

Learn about the background to this change.
Learn about the customer experience with the new trial process.
Learn how you can manage trials.

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Freeze up in front of the camera? Unsure what to do with your hands, eyes or face? Wish you could express more of your personality? Talking to a camera is an unnatural act. Yet trained actors shine on screen! What’s their secret? In this session Julie Hansen demonstrates techniques actors use for creating captivating, impactful videos that get watched and open doors. And don’t miss this opportunity to witness firsthand how these skills work on a real salesperson! I

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Employees

1h

Learning Objectives

Why you must “cheat” for the camera to produce great video messages
Finding your “Screen Presence”
Why most videos lose their audience in the first few seconds – and how to make sure yours keeps watching!
How to establish a personal connection with an invisible audience and a simple tip for unlocking your personality on screen

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Master the key skills required to be successful in Vectorworks by earning your Vectorworks Core Associate Certification. This learning path contains over 170 courses and exercises that will equip you with the essential knowledge to operate Vectorworks with confidence. The Vectorworks Core Associate Certification learning path and exam are available free for a limited time.

To earn your certification, you must successfully pass the certification exam, with a score of 80% or higher. There are no restrictions on how many times you can retake the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, we recommend reviewing the certification courses and trying again. By passing the Vectorworks Core Certification exam and receiving this certification you will demonstrate to employers and clients that you are competent in core Vectorworks tools, commands, and workflows.

We highly recommend going through all of the courses in this learning path before taking the exam. However, we know there are many experienced Vectorworks users out there. If you feel you have already mastered the subjects covered in this learning path, you can skip directly to the exam.

Your certification is valid for 3 years after successfully passing the exam. Once you pass the exam, you will be able to download and display your personal Vectorworks Core Associate certificate and seal. You will be notified 6 months before your certification expires and with updates for continuing your education.

Welcome to the Vectorworks Certification Program!

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16h