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Question: I am an immigrant and want to upgrade my computer skills in civil engineering. My degree is recognized by Canadian institutes. Specifically, where can I take Civil 3D or Land Development Desktop courses?
Answer: Civil 3D and Land Development Desktop courses are available through a number of technical institutions across Canada, and are usually completed within a few days. The HT Institute (www.htinstitute.com/corp_view.asp?cid=270) offers LDD courses .
Finally, as a last resort you can look up suppliers of the Civil 3D or LDD product, like Cadmiro.com (www.cadmicro.com/categories/ b6_caddesk2-2-2.htm) or Autodesk.ca (www.autodesk.ca/adsk/servlet/ item?siteID=604374&id=5549718). They will be able to tell you where they send their employees for training.
Question: I am an immigrant and want to upgrade my computer skills in civil engineering. My degree is recognized by Canadian institutes. Specifically, where can I take Civil 3D or Land Development Desktop courses?
Answer: Civil 3D and Land Development Desktop courses are available through a number of technical institutions across Canada, and are usually completed within a few days. The HT Institute (www.htinstitute.com/corp_view.asp?cid=270) offers LDD courses .
Also, try Buscom.ca (www.buscom.ca/site/francais/pagesf/ formation/liste_cours.asp) for Civil 3D courses.
Try www.moreMontreal.com and then click on Computers and Internet and Computer Courses and you will find 63 entries representing companies and learning institutions that offer computer courses. You can read the brief company description and then access the company websites.
Finally, as a last resort you can look up suppliers of the Civil 3D or LDD product, like Cadmiro.com (www.cadmicro.com/categories/ b6_caddesk2-2-2.htm) or Autodesk.ca (www.autodesk.ca/adsk/servlet/ item?siteID=604374&id=5549718). They will be able to tell you where they send their employees for training.
These types of courses are usually offered over a period of a few days. If you are looking to complete a degree or certificate in a computer-related discipline, then you should contact Concordia University or McGill University. Visit their websites. Don't forget to also look at their continuing education courses and programs.
You also mention that your degree is recognized in Canada. You probably verified with the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers. Th council's website (www.ccpe.ca/) includes an immigration and assessment section where immigrants can assess their educational qualifications by comparing their education to a Canadian engineering education. Also, at the CCPE website you can find out about accreditation. The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (www.csce.ca/) might also be able to provide you with help with respect to your professional development.
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