We produce training programs for individual SoftPlan users, or for user groups either large or small. If you have one or more individuals needing SoftPlan training, bring SoftPlan University to your headquarters or regional office locations.  Choose from typical one or two day on-site programs as outlined below.  Or, use these courses as a guide to create your own custom training program.  Just tell us what your training goals are and we’ll create a custom, professional training course of one, two or even three days that matches your learning needs.


Your custom training courses are produced after an extensive interview in person or by phone as to what your exact requirements and specific needs may be.  A course outline, courseware and fee schedule is then produced and submitted for your approval.  Following acceptance, a training date is set and training materials are forwarded 1-3 weeks in advance of the training date.     


Fees, courseware and content for custom training programs are flexible and based upon the number of students and the desired training goal of the client.  Additional fees apply for instructor travel and lodging costs.


For more information, contact us at dkw1950@gmail.com or call 407-760-5984.

  A Typical One-Day, Intensive SoftPlan Training Seminar
 

Attendance: 1 student minimum, up to a maximum of 3 Suggested Expertise: Completion of SoftPlan Tutorial Manual and one Month SoftPlan Usage Computer Hardware: Typical well equipped PC running Windows O/S, Wheel Mouse, 101 Keyboard SoftPlan Software: Version 2024 or Version 2026 only (custom training programs could include earlier versions) Courseware Materials: Re-usable Training Guide and Training DVD’s Attending Instructors: One Course Duration: Daily, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., with A.M./P.M. Breaks, One Hour Lunch Continuing Ed Values: 7 CEU’s for Licensed FL Contractors One Day Course Fee: $595, plus $100 per additional student.  Student lunch included.  Trainer’s hotel charges may be extra. Airfare fees may apply in some cases.  Ask for details when you make your training reservation.

Day One
Understanding and using the three primary Softplan modules (SoftPLAN, SoftVIEW, SoftLIST) to produce and manage accurate construction document sets.  Day one includes but is not limited to:

• New Mouse, Keyboard, Screen Controls & Menu Commands Explained
• Explaining BIM - Building Information Modeling - in SoftPlan 2026 & SoftPlan 2024
• Drill Down Interview - How You Build, Design, Estimate & Permit in Your Market
• Making SoftPlan Comply With Parameters Discovered in the Drill Down Interview
• Navigating SoftPlan’s New File and Drawing Management System (The Virtual Model) Explained
• File Import, Export and Conversions Explained
• Using FILE / IMPORT/ DWG to import AutoCAD (.DWG) Drawings
• SoftPlan System and Drawing Options Explained
• MODES, BUILDING OPTIONS, and VISIBLE ITEMS Explained
• Detailed Inspection of New Manufacturers’ Products Libraries   
• Creating New Libraries, Symbols & Openings to Maximize Drawing or Materials Takeoff Results
• Begin Drawing a Typical One Story Floor Plan Design
• Designing and Modifying Roof Systems with the Five New Roofing Tools  
• Generating 3D Models to Confirm Framing, Beam and Column Placements
• Generating Foundation, Elevation, Sectional and Roof Drawings from the Floorplan
• Using the Plan Sets Command to produce Documents at Single or Multiple Scales with Title Bars
• Printing Techniques, to File; to Device for Outside Printing Companies, or PDF
• Generate a Basic Materials Takeoff Report (MTO)
• Using the New SoftPlan reVIEW App on the Apple iPad or Android device
• Review and Q&A to Address User’s Specific Needs
• Awarding of Course Completion Certificates

  A Typical Two-Day, Intensive SoftPlan Training Seminar
 

Attendance: 1 student minimum, up to a maximum of 5 Suggested Expertise: Completion of SoftPlan Tutorial Manual or one Month SoftPlan Usage Computer Hardware: Typical well equipped PC running Windows O/S, Wheel Mouse, 101 Keyboard SoftPlan Software: SoftPlan 2026 or SoftPlan 2024 only (custom training programs could include earlier versions) Courseware Materials: Re-usable Training Guide and Training DVD’s Attending Instructors: One Course Duration: Daily, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., with A.M./P.M. Breaks, One Hour Lunch Continuing Ed Values: 7 CEU’s for Licensed FL Contractors Two Day Course Fee: $1,095, plus $100 per additional student.  Student lunch included.  Trainer’s hotel charges may be extra. Airfare fees may apply in some cases.  Ask for details when you make your training reservation.

Day One
Understanding and using the three primary Softplan modules (SoftPLAN, SoftVIEW, SoftLIST) to produce and manage accurate construction document sets (bold items are new command or control topics).  Day one includes but is not limited to:

• New Mouse, Keyboard, Screen Controls & Menu Commands Explained
• Explaining BIM - Building Information Modeling - in SoftPlan 2026 & SoftPlan 2024
• Drill Down Interview - How You Build, Design, Estimate & Permit in Your Market
• Making SoftPlan Comply With Parameters Discovered in the Drill Down Interview
• Navigating SoftPlan’s New File and Drawing Management System (The Virtual Model) Explained
• File Import, Export and Conversions Explained
• Using FILE / IMPORT/ DWG to import AutoCAD (.DWG) Drawings
• SoftPlan System and Drawing Options Similarities and Differences Explained
• MODES, BUILDING OPTIONS, LAYERS and VISIBLE ITEMS Explained
• Detailed Inspection of New Manufacturers’ Products Libraries  
• Modifying SoftPlan Libraries Explained
• Creating New Libraries, Symbols & Openings to Maximize Drawing or Materials Takeoff Results
• Begin Drawing a Typical Two Story Floor Plan Design
• Generating—not drawing—Foundations and Second Floors from the First Floorplan
• Using AUTO STAIRS and Modifying Stair Variations Explained
• Designing and Modifying Roof Systems with the Five New Roofing Tools  
• Generating Basic 3D Models to Confirm Framing, Stair, Beam and Column Placements
• Generating Detail Drawings from the Structural Floorplan
• Review of Day One, and Q&A to Address User’s Specific Needs

Day Two
Using knowledge learned in Day One for a proper start-to-finish production sequence of construction documents and accurate materials takeoff reports.  Day Two includes but is not limited to:

• Complete a Typical Two Story Floor Plan Design
• Generating Foundation, Elevation, Sectional and Roof Drawings from the Model
• Creating Elevation Variations with BUILDING OPTIONS
• Using AREA Mode to Create, Calculate, Print and Edit Various Sq. Ft. Area Types
• Using CEILING Mode to Create Various Ceiling Systems, Treatments and Plans
• Using ELECTRICAL Mode to Create Electrical Plans
• Using ROOM Mode to Create Wall & Floor Coverings, Mouldings, et al for MTO & 3D Modeling
• Using SITE Mode to Properly Create Detailed Site Plans with Property & Setback lines, Terrain, Utility Services
• Photo-Realistic 3D Models, Views, Flybys and Animations Explained
• Using the Plan Sets Command to produce Documents at Single or Multiple Scales with Title Bars
• Printing Techniques, to File; to Device for Outside Printing Companies
• Generate, Print or Export Various Detailed Materials Takeoff Reports (MTO’s)
• RESCheck, MITEK and IECC Exports and Compliance Requirements Explained
• Using the New SoftPlan reVIEW App on the Apple iPad or Android device
• Review of Day Two, and Q&A to Address User’s Specific Needs
• Awarding of Course Completion Certificates