Navisworks complete course for beginners

Learn Autodesk Navisworks for model review, coordination, simulation, rendering, quantification, clash detection, and project communication in BIM workflows.

About this courseThis course provides a practical introduction to Autodesk Navisworks, focused on reviewing, coordinating, and analyzing 3D project models with confidence. It starts with the core product environment, helping learners understand the workspace, supported file types, and the basic structure of a Navisworks workflow.The course then moves into 3D model review, where learners explore how to open, append, manage, navigate, inspect, and organize project files. They will learn how to control model appearance, select and hide objects, use measurement tools, create viewpoints, manage comments, work with redlines, add tags, apply sectioning, and use links to improve project review and communication.As the course progresses, learners are introduced to TimeLiner, where they learn how to connect model elements with project scheduling data. This includes creating and importing tasks, working with Gantt views, assigning tasks, configuring simulations, and exporting animated construction sequences. The course also covers Animator tools, showing how to create basic animations, manage cameras and viewpoints, manipulate geometry, and control playback using section planes and animation sets.Learners will also explore Scripter, materials, lighting, rendering environments, quantification workflows, and clash detection. These sections help learners understand how Navisworks supports visual presentation, takeoff preparation, report generation, and design coordination. By the end of the course, learners will be able to use Navisworks as a coordination and review tool for BIM and construction projects, with the ability to detect clashes, create reports, review project models, simulate construction sequences, and communicate design issues more effectively.Who should take this courseThis course is suitable for BIM coordinators, architects, civil engineers, construction professionals, project managers, quantity surveyors, and CAD/BIM users who want to use Autodesk Navisworks for project review and coordination. It is also useful for students and beginners who want to understand how Navisworks fits into BIM workflows, especially for clash detection, model review, 4D simulation, quantification, and project visualization.Pre-requisitesLearners should have a basic understanding of CAD or BIM workflows and some familiarity with 3D models used in architecture, engineering, or construction projects. Prior experience with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, or similar design software will be helpful, but advanced knowledge is not required. Access to Autodesk Navisworks is recommended for following along with the lessons and practicing the workflows.