Red Deer, Alberta (April 10, 2025) – Global eTraining (GeT), the global leader in online training solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), geospatial and manufacturing industries, is proud to announce the launch of two new premium certification programs: the buildingSMART Foundation Certification Program (UK & Ireland) and the buildingSMART Foundation Certification Program (Canada).
As an Approved Training Provider of buildingSMART, Global eTraining continues its mission of fostering skills growth in the AEC industry. These certification programs help to achieve this goal, and are designed to validate openBIM skills, enhance industry recognition and open doors to better job opportunities, all while keeping professionals ahead with the latest industry knowledge.
Each certification program contains approximately 40 hours of globally standardised foundational content, with the buildingSMART Foundation Certification Program (UK & Ireland) containing UK & Ireland-specific content. This content is also globally applicable where certain countries follow UK standards, such as the UAE, KSA, India, and certain parts of Europe.
Courses include:
- Introduction to BIM
- Collaborative BIM
- BIM for Architects
- BIM for Contractors
- BIM for MEP Engineers
- BIM for the Owner’s Team
- BIM for Structural Engineers
- BIM Fundamental Concepts
- Contractual Digital Requirements
- Collaborative Production of Information
- Client Owner’s Requirements
- Asset Management Principles
- Role Descriptions and Definitions
- Information Management Principles According to ISO 19650
- Open Interoperable Solutions for BIM with buildingSMART
- Information Management in the UK Construction Industry: Implementing the UK BIM Framework (*Included only in UK & Ireland program)
- BIM Adoption for Small and Mid-size Enterprises (*Bonus content)
- Being the Best BIM Manager (*Bonus content)
“These certification programs are a game-changer for AEC professionals looking to validate their openBIM knowledge and stand out in the industry,” said William Myers, Director of Operations at Global eTraining. “With a robust curriculum and the backing of buildingSMART, we’re excited to empower learners with the skills and recognition they need to advance their careers and contribute to the growth of the built environment.”
Each certification program is available in the Paid Content section of the Global eTraining platform for $499 USD. These programs are ideal for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise, gain industry recognition and unlock new career opportunities.
About Global eTraining
Architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing firms worldwide use Global eTraining to create and share custom workflows, build technical skills and elevate efficiency and technology adoption.
With the AEC industry’s largest online training library, a project-specific course builder, AI-powered course creation and data and analytics to maximize your team’s ROI – this is the most effective training solution for the most effective teams.
About buildingSMART
buildingSMART is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to improving the built environment through open standards and interoperability. As a Certified Training Partner, Global eTraining aligns with buildingSMART’s mission to advance BIM adoption and industry best practices globally.