Building Information Modeling Education Program
Associated General Contractors of America
AGC's BIM Education Program — developed in conjunction with leading BIM practitioners, technology firms, and educators—is designed to prepare construction professionals at all experience levels to successfully implement BIM on a construction project.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
32 credits
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply BIM coordination processes to identify and resolve conflicts in project models.Developing
- Hands-onOperate BIM software tools to navigate, review, and extract information from construction models.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate data management protocols for BIM projects following industry standards and project requirements.Developing
- MindsetEngage in collaborative BIM workflows with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret 3D construction models and associated project data to support field construction activities and decision-making.Developing
- Hands-onExecute model-based quantity takeoffs and estimating tasks using BIM platforms under guidance.Developing
- KnowledgeDescribe Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts and terminology as applied to construction project workflows.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain BIM implementation strategies and best practices for different phases of construction projects.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify opportunities for BIM integration across project delivery phases from design through construction and closeout.Emerging
- KnowledgeDiscuss roles and responsibilities in BIM project execution within construction organizations and project teams.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Define common BIM terminology to recognize the importance of BIM in the construction process
- Discuss BIM usage as a communication and collaboration tool to explain the benefits of the federated model process
- Create a company BIM assessment to discuss issues associated with starting BIM and compare successful usage examples
- Explain the phased structure of a BIM project to understand how tools need to be embedded into the process
- Describe classes of BIM tools to list common BIM applications and their specific functions
- Develop a process for selecting relevant BIM tools by planning and organizing their use within a logical workflow
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
1. Locate upcoming classes through the BIM Course Calendar.
2. Find an upcoming course and click on the date to view the class details after navigating to the calendar.
3. Register directly with the AGC chapter for your courses.
4. Contact your local AGC chapter using the Chapter Finder to request a course be scheduled, or choose a virtual offering through the AGC EDGE program, if you cannot locate a BIM course in your state.
Complete the Four BIM Education Program Courses
The highly interactive program provides 32-hours of instruction and training to get construction industry professionals at all levels ready to take advantage of the benefits of BIM.
Apply for the CM-BIM Exam
Candidates who successfully complete the four AGC BIM Education Program courses and provide AGC with a record of completion are eligible to apply for the AGC Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM) Exam. This assessment-based certificate credential denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to BIM adoption, practice and process transformation outlined in the AGC BIM Education Program.
CM-BIM exams are taken online.
AGC has partnered with ExamSoft to offer virtual exams. In seat proctored exams still available by request in some locations, but the exams are taken online at that location.
Once you have completed all four units, you are ready to complete the CM-BIM Exam Application to register for the exam. You should not apply for your exam until you have completed all four classes.
To begin, exam takers need to complete and submit the CM-BIM Exam Application.
Once the CM-BIM exam application is submitted and approved, an email with a link to pay the exam fee will be issued. After the exam fee payment is processed, exam takers will be assigned to the next available exam. New exams are posted on the 15th and last day of every month, in most cases. Exam takers have three months to complete the exam they are assigned to.
Take the CM-BIM Exam
Participants who successfully complete the BIM Education Program and pass the exam can be recognized for their accomplishment on the AGC CM-BIM Holders web directory. Further information on Certificate of Management- Building Information Modeling can be found on the CM-BIM webpage.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
No scholarships listed.