Global eTraining Announces New Autodesk Forma Preconstruction Training to Advance Digital Skills and Construction Technology Adoption

The newly released courses, Autodesk Forma Preconstruction: 2D Takeoff Fundamentals and Autodesk Forma Preconstruction: Advanced Takeoffs, provide learning opportunities across essential 2D and 3D takeoff workflows, helping professionals develop the skills to calculate quantities, organize project information and prepare accurate data for estimating and project planning.

As construction organizations continue to invest in connected technologies and digital workflows, building the skills to use these tools effectively is essential to maximizing their value. Global eTraining’s Autodesk Forma Preconstruction courses help bridge the gap between technology investment and workforce readiness, empowering learners to confidently apply their knowledge to real-world preconstruction workflows.

The courses are designed to support professionals at different stages of their Autodesk Forma Preconstruction learning journey, from foundational 2D takeoff skills to more advanced workflows involving 3D BIM models, custom calculations and structured data management.

Autodesk Forma Preconstruction: 2D Takeoff Fundamentals

This course introduces learners to the complete 2D takeoff workflow, from navigating the platform and setting up takeoff packages to managing drawings and performing count takeoffs.

Learners explore project environments, classification and measurement systems, drawing management and manual counting tools, along with AI-powered Automated Symbol Detection. The course helps professionals build the foundational skills needed to perform and verify count takeoffs within project workflows.

Autodesk Forma Preconstruction: Advanced Takeoffs

Building on foundational takeoff knowledge, this course introduces advanced measurement techniques, 3D BIM model integration and structured data management.

Learners explore custom output formulas, takeoff classifications, inventory organization and the connection of 3D BIM models to takeoff projects. The course also covers extracting quantities directly from model elements, customizing takeoff data and exporting results to support estimating, review and handover processes.

Both courses were created by Victoria Ikede, an experienced BIM and digital transformation professional with more than 12 years of experience delivering large-scale residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Victoria serves as the Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIX) National Lead at Architecture49, where she leads the firm’s AI Change Initiative, and as Senior BIM Manager on major rail and transit infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Autodesk Expert Elite, Victoria brings extensive experience in Building Information Modelling, point cloud scanning, 3D printing, visualization and immersive technologies.

She is also the creator of The BIM Mentor YouTube channel and has developed educational content on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the Internet of Things, 3D printing and BIM, for Athabasca University and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Her combination of technical expertise, industry experience and commitment to knowledge sharing brings valuable real-world perspective to the Autodesk Forma Preconstruction learning experience.

At Global eTraining, software training is just one part of successful digital adoption. Organizations also need to connect that training with the trusted knowledge, standards and processes that guide how their teams work.

Like all Global eTraining courses, Autodesk Forma Preconstruction training can be edited, customized and combined with company and project-specific workflows, standards, processes and best practices through Global eTraining’s patented course authoring technology, The Generator.

These courses can also be experienced through the VARK learning methodology (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write and Kinesthetic), supporting different learning styles for greater retention.

Global eTraining’s AI-powered digital adoption platform helps organizations convert trusted company and project-specific information into actionable knowledge, access dynamic project procedures in the flow of work and close digital skills gaps through AI assessments, insights and learning paths.

By connecting people, technology and trusted knowledge, Global eTraining empowers organizations to build the knowledge infrastructure that drives technology adoption at scale.

With consumable and up-to-date training that is just enough, just in time and just for them, Global eTraining helps teams accelerate workforce readiness, strengthen digital capabilities and maximize the value of their technology investments.

The newly released Autodesk Forma Preconstruction courses offer construction professionals an exciting opportunity to develop practical takeoff skills and confidently apply digital tools across estimating and preconstruction workflows.

Whether building foundational 2D takeoff knowledge or advancing into 3D model-based quantity extraction, learners can access expert-led training designed to help them put Autodesk Forma Preconstruction to work.

Explore the newly released Autodesk Forma Preconstruction courses and start building the skills to take your preconstruction workflows further.

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