Training & Services
for Design Professionals
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If you think technology is powerful,
try adding a little people power.
In the time it takes to read this, technology has moved on. Maybe without you. In today’s incredibly competitive environment it’s important to get the most out of the latest—so you can be as productive as humanly possible. Our professional consulting services are designed to help your company maximize its investment in new design technologies and implementations. That’s powerful stuff!
Managed Services
Managing to exceed your expectations.
Synergis systematically works with you to help you attain maximum productivity and efficiency. It could be weekly IT maintenance on your server to keep things running smoothly, or you can use us as an extension of your design team to keep payroll costs down. Our experts can even head up projects and execute them when your people are stretched beyond their limits. Synergis consultants ensure that our clients successfully assimilate the software and technology. When we see a software application that can help you with a particular project, we’ll let you know. We can be there weekly, like clockwork, to answer questions, solve problems and make your business more productive. There is nothing Synergis can’t help you accomplish with Autodesk.
Implementation
Ready, set, go, go, go!
Ready. First Synergis Certified Implementation Experts will gather essential information about your company, processes, environment, and implementation goals, on-site. Then we develop an implementation schedule that dovetails exactly with your business plan. Finally, we procure the licenses and install the software you need on your computers, workstations and servers.
Set. Now comes the tweaking. We adjust the settings to meet your requirements, create templates, indicate
About Synergis
For over 27 years, Synergis has achieved its benchmarks by helping our customers achieve theirs. Our people are committed to your success with Autodesk solutions and will work tirelessly to ensure that your software performs seamlessly and ceaselessly for your business. Synergis is an Autodesk Platinum Tier partner, the highest level of the Autodesk Value Added Reseller program, which incorporates Autodesk software solutions along with proven and measurable technical expertise. Platinum partners provide customers with best-in-class full solutions from pre- and post-sales support, consulting, training, implementation, and customization. Additionally, Synergis works closely with Autodesk to help customers design, simulate and analyze their ideas, increase operational efficiencies and maximize their return on investment in Autodesk software solutions. It’s time to look at engineering design as an area of opportunity for your business to save money and to collaborate with professionals who can help you get ahead and stay ahead.
Support
Relax. Help is on the way.
Don’t you just hate error messages? How about system crashes? Or when, for the life of you, you can’t figure out how to get tab “A” into slot “B?” These things bother us, too. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to keep your system up and running smoothly from day one. We’ll solve things over the phone. Or over the internet. We have tutorials. And a Helpdesk staffed by people who can really help. We offer “Tips & Tricks” where you can learn shortcuts, we’ll teach you how to use the Autodesk Subscription Center, and show you easy ways to make your software work harder. And white papers. Every time you touch base, you’ll get some of our knowledge base.
Synergis solutions always come with our personal guarantee to keep your productivity high, and your blood pressure low.
start files, set preferences for typefaces, standards, logos and borders. The software is now your software, ready to perform for your business.
Go. Are you ready to run Autodesk as effectively and efficiently as possible? That’s where training comes in. Synergis offers the most comprehensive array of training classes, courses and initiatives in the industry – including custom training programs to your specific needs. Go. You have the software, it’s been modified to meet your company’s criteria, and you’re up to speed on how to run it. What’s next? We provide all of our clients with on-going support to answer any questions that might arise, help you deal with surprises you encounter and ensure that your business experiences all the power Autodesk has to offer.
Go. Now you have the tools and the partner you need to stay ahead of the competition!
Customization
It’s all you.
Our knowledgeable staff of professionals have worked on the industry side and know Autodesk inside and out. They‘re here to consult with you about any problem you‘re having – or any opportunity you might be missing – to help you leverage your software investment. You might need individualized help in process automation, or a custom application written and implemented just for your business – or even for a particular project. Whether you‘re having difficulty with software optimization, or would like custom toolbars, menus or macros, there‘s no limit to the ways we can help your business improve efficiency and productivity. Our programmers are expert in C, C++, Windows, Unix, multi-user database programming, AutoCAD, AutoLISP, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, and Visual Basic for Excel. They have hands-on experience with CAD programming as well as extensive experience with database programming and document management implementation. Their diverse programming talents ensure you receive the best-in-class applications to enhance your production work. Chances are Synergis can help you streamline your business to make it more efficient. But you won‘t know unless you ask.
Training & Services
What do you want to learn? When and
where do you want to learn it?
Synergis has the most comprehensive training program in the business. That’s not bragging, it’s just telling it like it is. We have experts with real industry knowledge. In fact we train college professors on the latest techniques. We have the people. We have the skills. And we have the people skills to bring you up to speed. Effortlessly. Off-line and on-line. Self-paced and collaborative. Structured and unstructured. Customized and textbook. Put it all in a mixer and what do you get? Blended learning—Synergis style. All of our clients get it; so all of our clients get it. You will too, quickly and easily. Ask around. You’ll find that we have what it takes to straighten out the learning curve. Now that you know what we do, here are some nuts and bolts about how we do it.
Hands-on Classrooms
Eight convenient training centers with state-of-the-art equipment. A maximum of eight students per class ensures personal attention.
Mobile Training Labs
Save time and money by bringing our expert instructors to your location with a fully functional classroom for personalized instruction.
On-site Training
Your classroom—our instructor. You get the best of both worlds.
Custom Training
We will create a customized course curriculum to meet your needs. Just ask.
Distance Learning
Training on your own time or live via the web. Yes, we have solutions to meet those needs too.
AutoCAD Civil 3D Hydraflow Essentials AutoCAD Map 3D Essentials
Manufacturing Design Autodesk Factory Design Suite Essentials - NEW!
Autodesk Inventor Essentials Autodesk Inventor LT Essentials Autodesk Inventor Update
Autodesk Inventor - iLogic Essentials Autodesk Inventor Tooling
Autodesk Inventor - Cable & Wire Harness Design
Autodesk Inventor - Sheet Metal Design Autodesk Inventor - Tube and Pipe Design Autodesk Inventor - Weldments
Autodesk Inventor - Dynamic Simulation & Stress Analysis
Autodesk Inventor Performance Optimization
AutoCAD Electrical Essentials Part 1 AutoCAD Electrical Essentials Part 2 AutoCAD Electrical Project Setup - NEW!
From Nothing to Something Using AutoCAD Electrical - NEW!
AutoCAD Mechanical Essentials Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Essentials Autodesk Simulation Essentials Autodesk Simulation MES Essentials
You don’t see the class you need? Then let us know. We’ll work with you to come up with new classes and schedule additional sessions, even at your location.
Training Courses
Autodesk Certified Instructors (ACIs)
using Autodesk Authorized and
Official Training Courseware (AOTC)
at Autodesk Training Centers (ATC).
Synergis open enrollment classes are the opportunity for one person from your organization, or your whole team, to learn the latest Autodesk software. Pick the location and dates that work best for you. Could it be any easier?
General Design
AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials AutoCAD Advanced
AutoCAD Update
AutoCAD For the Casual User AutoCAD 3D
3ds Max Design/3ds Max Essentials AEC Design
AutoCAD Architecture Essentials AutoCAD MEP - Mechanical Essentials AutoCAD MEP - Plumbing Essentials AutoCAD MEP - Electrical Essentials AutoCAD MEP - Piping Essentials Autodesk Revit Architecture Essentials Autodesk Revit Advanced
Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials
Mastering Revit Families for MEP Designers Mastering Revit Families for Architects & Structural Designers
Autodesk Revit Structure Essentials Autodesk Revit Structure Advanced Autodesk Navisworks Essentials ENI Design
AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials AutoCAD Civil 3D for Surveyors AutoCAD Civil 3D Update
Course Listings
General Design
AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Essentials • 4 days - 26 AIA LUs
The objective of this AutoCAD Essentials class is to enable students to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. This class covers the indispensable core topics for working with AutoCAD. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that will let the student create and edit a simple drawing. We then continue to develop those tools by learning how to create and manage specific objects such as blocks, layers, dimensions and text.
AutoCAD Advanced • 2 days - 13 AIA LUs
We will go beyond the basics in this class to help you on your journey to a “power user”. Many topics not offered in essentials or update classes will be covered in detail. This course will also help you pass the “Certified Professional” exam from Autodesk.
AutoCAD Update • 2 days - 13 AIA LUs
This course introduces the new features of AutoCAD. New exciting features will be covered in detail along with many tools that will make you a more efficient CAD user!
AutoCAD for the Casual User • 1 day - 6.5 AIA LUs
Do you use AutoCAD simply to open a drawing, make a simple change, or perhaps plot the drawing? In this one-day class, you will learn all the basic functions to be able to open, view, make changes, plot and save drawings.
AutoCAD 3D • 2 days
This class introduces students who are proficient with AutoCAD’s 2D commands to the concepts and methods of 3D modeling. The course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of 3D and explores the main features of AutoCAD’s advanced 3D Modeling workspace.
3ds Max Design/3ds Max Essentials • 4 days
This course provides a fundamental understanding of utilizing 3ds Max for Design Visualization. Hands-on exercises throughout the courseware demonstrate modeling, lighting, material editing, basic animation, and rendering techniques used in the visualization process.
AEC Design
AutoCAD Architecture Essentials • 3 days - 19.5 AIA LUs
The primary objective of this courseware is to teach students the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to create and modify 2D and 3D design and construction documents with AutoCAD Architecture.
AutoCAD MEP - Mechanical Essentials • 1 day - 6.5 AIA LUs
This course provides comprehensive AutoCAD MEP training on how to design, model, and make construction documents for HVAC systems. The hands-on exercises teach students how to lay out systems from schematic design through the design development and project construction documentation phases.
AutoCAD MEP - Plumbing Essentials • 1 day - 6.5 AIA LUs
This course provides comprehensive AutoCAD MEP training on how to design, model, and make construction documents for a plumbing system. The hands-on exercises teach how to lay out systems from schematic design through to the design development and project construction documentation phases.
AutoCAD MEP - Electrical Essentials • 1 day - 6.5 AIA LUs
This course provides comprehensive AutoCAD MEP training on how to design, model, and make construction documents for an electrical system. The hands-on exercises teach how to lay out systems from schematic design through to the design development and project construction documentation phases.
Autodesk Revit Architecture Essentials • 3 days - 19.5 AIA LUs
Students will learn firsthand how Revit Architecture is purpose-built for Building Information Modeling (BIM). This three-day project-based class explores Revit Architecture’s various tools for design, documentation, and visualization.
Autodesk Revit Advanced • 3 days - 19.5 AIA LUs
Students expand on knowledge gained from our Revit Essentials course. This three-day advanced class explores Revit Advanced’s more complex tools for design, collaboration, and visualization.
Autodesk Revit MEP Essentials • 4 days - 26 AIA LUs
Students will learn firsthand how Revit MEP is purpose-built for Building Information Modeling (BIM). This four-day project-based class explores Revit MEP’s various tools for analysis, design, and documentation.
Autodesk Revit Structure Essentials • 3 days - 19.5 AIA LUs
Students will learn firsthand how Revit Structure is purpose-built for Building Information Modeling (BIM). This three-day project-based class explores Revit Structure’s various tools for design and documentation.
Autodesk Revit Structure Advanced • 3 days - 19.5 AIA LUs
Students expand on knowledge gained from our Revit Structure Essentials course. This three-day advanced class explores Revit Structure’s more complex tools for design, detailing, and collaboration.
Autodesk Navisworks Essentials • 3 days
Students will learn how Navisworks compiles the Building Information Model (BIM). This 3-day class explores Naviswork’s various tools for coordination, simulation, and visualization.
Mastering Revit Families for MEP Designers • 4 days
This course provides students with the core to advanced concepts of creating Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Families in Autodesk Revit MEP. Students will complete exercises that will nurture and grow their knowledge through the use of real-world examples to uncover and identify the simple to the complex techniques for creating MEP content.
Mastering Revit Families for Architects & Structural Designers • 2 days
This course provides students with the core to advanced concepts of creating architectural and structural Families in Autodesk Revit Architecture and Revit Structure. Students will complete exercises that will nurture and grow their knowledge through the use of real-world examples to uncover and identify the simple to the complex techniques for creating architectural and structural content.
ENI Design
AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials • 4 days
This foundation-level courseware covers the essentials of AutoCAD Civil 3D. This four-day training course is intended to give students comprehensive experience with the features and benefits of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Hands-on exercises throughout the key courseware explore how to create 2D and 3D drawings.
AutoCAD Civil 3D for Surveyors • 2 days
This class introduces users to the survey feature within Autodesk Civil 3D. Users will understand how to use field-to-finish, data transfer, analyze and adjust survey data. This class will also cover basic surface creation and manipulation, and parcel creation. Users will understand how to manage their survey data.
AutoCAD Civil 3D Update • 2 days
This update course covers the new features of the AutoCAD Civil 3D program. This is a two-day training course, and is intended to give experienced Civil 3D students a comprehensive view of new features and benefits of the AutoCAD Civil program. This is a hands-on exercises based class.
AutoCAD Civil 3D: Hydraflow Essentials • 1 day
After completing this course, students will be able to use the tools in the Hydraflow Hydrographs, Hydraflow Storm Sewers and Hydraflow Express programs to perform many of the common hydraulic and hydrologic tasks associated with typical civil engineering design practices.
AutoCAD Map 3D Essentials • 3 days
In this course, students learn about the features and functions of AutoCAD Map 3D, including how to create, manage, and analyze mapping data. The courseware guides students through the fundamental features of AutoCAD Map 3D.
Manufacturing Design
Autodesk Factory Design Suite Essentials - NEW! • 4 days
The Autodesk Factory Design Suite Learning Essentials course instructs users in the best practices of developing a factory layout consisting of architectural elements and manufacturing assets. The course is an introduction to the basic practices and principles for each of the applications contained in the Autodesk Factory Design Suite. The Autodesk Factory Design Suite consists of the following four core applications: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Factory Design Utilities, and Autodesk Navisworks. Specific instruction is given to each of the four applications as a factory facility layout is design from the ground up. This course is designed for new or novice users to develop a general understanding of the factory layout process used by the Autodesk Factory Design Suite. It is not designed to deliver complete training in any of the core applications, but to instruct users in the applicable commands generally used in factory layout design.
Autodesk Inventor Essentials • 7 days
This hands-on class serves as a foundation by covering the basics of Autodesk Inventor. The primary objective is to introduce students to Autodesk Inventor by teaching them the skills necessary to build parts of moderate complexity, assemble parts in an assembly model, and document the models with 2D drawing views. Not every command or option is included since the intent is to present the most essential tools and concepts.
Autodesk Inventor LT Essentials • 3 days
This hands-on class serves as a foundation by covering the basics of Autodesk Inventor LT. The primary objective is to introduce students to Autodesk Inventor LT by teaching them the skills necessary to build parts of moderate complexity, and document the parts with 2D drawing views. Not every command or option is included since the intent is to present the most essential tools and concepts.
Autodesk Inventor Update • 2 days
Learn the new and enhanced functionalities and workflows in Autodesk Inventor. Using the new interface, learn how to become more efficient at creating digital prototypes. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.
Autodesk Inventor - iLogic Essentials • 2 days
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the productivity enhancing features of Inventor’s iLogic functionality. Skills learned in this course will provide the student the ability to use iLogic in the part and assembly environments.
Autodesk Inventor Tooling • 3 days
This course focuses on how to use the specialized tools in Inventor Tooling to design and document plastic injection molds. These tools simplify the creation of mold parting lines, cores and cavities, runner and cooling systems. Autodesk’s libraries of mold bases and other mold components will be used to complete the designs. These designs will be analyzed for proper filling and then documented with Inventor’s drawing tools. The final portion of the class is working on a mold design project. Attendees can bring their own 3D models or use sample parts from the class.
Autodesk Inventor - Cable & Wire Harness Design • 2 days
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the productivity enhancing features of Inventor Professional Cable and Wire Harness. Skills learned in this course will provide the student the ability to use Cable and Wire Harness features to create and place electrical parts, wires, cables, wire routing, harnesses and harness paths, and to quickly create BOM’s and assembly documentation productively.
Autodesk Inventor - Sheet Metal Design • 2 days
This course focuses on basic sheet metal concepts and techniques. Building on these skills includes complex modeling practices to form sheet metal parts, assemblies, and drawings. The class will teach students how sheet metal parts are designed and used in industry, review various construction techniques, and learn how to master and automate sheet metal design tools and to document sheet metal designs.
Autodesk Inventor - Tube & Pipe Design • 2 days
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the productivity enhancing features of Inventor Professional for tube and pipe design. Students will discover a significant improvement in the creation, placement, and editing of tube and pipe components and routes upon completion of this course.
Autodesk Inventor - Weldments • 1 day
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the productivity on how to create weldment assemblies that include your manufacturing intent in the forms of pre-weld operations, welds and welding annotations, post weld and machining operations. Students will also learn to create supporting documentation in the forms of weld bead reports and drawing views of the assembly, weld symbols, and welding annotation.
Autodesk Inventor - Dynamic Simulation & Stress Analysis • 2 days
The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for analyzing designs and creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms using Autodesk Inventor Professional. Users learn how to validate digital prototypes by simulating the operation of mechanisms and motorized assemblies. They also learn how to analyze parts and assemblies, perform parametric studies, and use modal analysis. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.
Autodesk Inventor Performance Optimization • 2 days
Students learn the recommended workflows and advanced functionalities for creating 3D assemblies using Autodesk Inventor. This class will explain in detail the application options in Inventor, and how to adjust settings in Windows to achieve optimal performance and stability when working with large assemblies. We will also discuss recommended Workstation configurations and Graphics Card requirements as well as explore some of the most common issues users experience and how to minimize them. Students explore the proper techniques and recommended workflows for skeletal modeling, derived design, and functional design. Students also learn how to publish custom parts using the Content Center. Hands-on exercises representing realworld, industry-specific design scenarios are included.
AutoCAD Electrical Essentials, Part 1 • 3 days
This course focuses on how to build intelligent ladder diagrams and panel layouts and how to leverage this intelligence. The course provides an overview of many wiring diagram utilities designed to allow the end user to quickly build and manage an electrical controls drawing set.
AutoCAD Electrical Essentials, Part 2 • 3 days
This course focuses on subjects current users of AutoCAD Electrical will need to move beyond the basic schematic building tools. The main subjects are panel building, circuit building and the many AutoCAD Electrical utilities built into the software.
AutoCAD Electrical Project Setup - NEW! • 1 day
This course focuses on current users of AutoCAD Electrical who need a refresher on how to setup, create, and organize their AutoCAD Electrical project and drawing files. Users typically have implemented AutoCAD Electrical, but may have forgotten the details of how projects work in AutoCAD Electrical due to not using the software for an extended period of time, or have been moved from a user role to an administrator of the software.
From Nothing to Something Using AutoCAD Electrical - NEW! • 1 day
You purchased AutoCAD Electrical, or are thinking about purchasing it, but you do not know how to use it. Come to this lab and learn how to create a project, schematic drawings, panel drawings, and run reports. You will see it, feel it, and love it because you will do all of this from scratch! “From Nothing to Something Using AutoCAD Electrical”. After this class you will have the confidence to create AutoCAD Electrical projects and drawings at your company. Even if you haven’t purchased AutoCAD Electrical yet you will see how it will work in your company. Additionally, you will do all this with tools available in a typical installation of AutoCAD Electrical!
AutoCAD Mechanical Essentials • 3 days
This course focuses on how to use the tools in AutoCAD Mechanical to create and document 2D product and equipment designs. This course provides an overview of tools to develop, aid in the organization of assemblies and the creation of detailed part and assembly drawings. You will obtain the skills and proficiency you need to produce quality production drawings.
Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Essentials • 2 days
Autodesk Moldflow Adviser offers in depth, qualitative analysis of thermoplastic, injection molded parts. You will learn its features, functionalities and workflows, including reporting results, through hands-on exercises.
Autodesk Simulation Essentials • 3 days
Autodesk Algor Simulation software, part of the Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping, provides a range of mechanical simulation tools to help designers and engineers make
decisions earlier in the design process. Support for multi-CAD environments and extensive finite element modeling tools help manufacturers study initial design intent and accurately predict product performance. You will learn to validate and optimize designs before manufacturing, increasing efficiency, minimizing reliance on physical prototypes, reducing costs, and decreasing errors.
Autodesk Simulation MES Essentials • 2 days
Autodesk Algor Simulation MES Essentials builds on the knowledge and techniques learned from the Autodesk Algor Simulation Essentials. Focusing on the key concepts of mechanical event simulation, students will learn to enhance design decisions by using multibody dynamics with support for large-scale motion, large deformation, and large strain with body-to-body contact. You will continue to learn to validate and optimize designs before manufacturing, increasing efficiency, minimizing reliance on physical prototypes, reducing costs, and decreasing errors.
Autodesk Simulation Mechanical, Part 1 • 3 days
This course will introduce you to the static stress, heat transfer, and linear dynamics analyses capabilities available within Autodesk Simulation Mechanical and Multiphysics. You will learn about meshing, loads, and constraints for each of the covered analysis types. Most importantly, you will learn how to evaluate the results. You will also learn how to create custom presentations and reports of the results.
Autodesk Simulation Mechanical, Part 2 • 2 days
This course will introduce you to large scale motion, large deformation, large strain with contact, and non-linear material analyses capabilities available within Autodesk Simulation Mechanical and Multiphysics. This course assumes you have a working knowledge of the Autodesk Simulation user interface and basic FEA theory.
For further course information and
schedules, visit www.synergis.com.
Our Instructors
Finally, teachers who think doodling in class is a good thing.
Do you remember your favorite teacher? Was it the person who took the time to answer your questions? Challenged you to go farther? Meet your new favorite teachers. They are certified to teach the Autodesk solutions, have trained thousands of people, and are some of the most amazing people out there—professionally and personally.
Our team continues to enhance their knowledge of the Autodesk solutions, taking exams and being evaluated by Autodesk. Most recently, we are involved with the Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) program, designed for professional educators who instruct with Autodesk software. This program is based on standardized requirements for various skill levels on Autodesk software and provides an in-depth evaluation of an instructor’s proficiency with Autodesk solutions and the ability to train others. When we say we can help you stay ahead, we really mean it.
As the Senior Director of Professional Services for the Synergis Engineering Design Solutions division and Director of Information Services for Synergis Technologies, Mark has direct responsibility for the company’s service offerings. He uses his deep understanding of customer needs to ensure Synergis develops programs that continually meet those needs, delivered through training, implementation, consulting, assessments, process audits, and data management consulting services. Mark leads the training, support, and solutions professionals to make certain engineering professionals who come to Synergis have a first-class experience that helps them improve upon their business processes and competitive advantage.
As Project Manager, AEC Solutions, Jim is responsible for overseeing implementations, custom training and assessments for Synergis customers. He has been training and supporting Autodesk applications for over 19 years and is an Autodesk Certified Instructor. He started on release 9 and is efficient through the current release. He has “graduated” almost 3000 students in his career.
Jim joined Synergis in 1997 and recently moved into a new role as Project Manager, Manufacturing Solutions. In this role Jim is using his 30 years of CAD experience to specify and oversee service and training engagements. Prior to joining Synergis, Jim worked in the consumer electronics and automotive industries as an engineer and CAD administrator. Jim has a BS and MS in Mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and is a presenter at Autodesk University.
Jim Law Mark Mahovich
Cheryl Shepper makes sure Synergis’ training classes, scheduling, and programs meet the needs of our diverse customer base. She develops training plans and budgets alongside your Synergis Account Manager, coordinates training and services, researches available state grant funding and helps you prepare the applications. Most importantly, Cheryl helps to ensure you get the most out of your Synergis’ training experience.
AEC and ENI Solutions Engineer Team
Curt joined Synergis in 2011 as a Solutions Engineer for the AEC Building side with almost 20 years of industry experience and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture as well as a BFA in Interior Design and Planning. He has software expertise in nearly all the Autodesk architectural software having spent much of his career with Autodesk as a Technical Account Manager, and prior to this working in the AEC and Utilities industries.
Jesse specializes in Infrastructure solutions and has over 14 years of AutoCAD experience, with ten focused in the Civil Engineering field. Prior to joining Synergis, Jesse was employed by a consulting engineering firm as a Technical Civil Engineering Designer. As a Civil Designer, he developed skills in Civil 3D, Land Desktop Development (LDT), Map 3D, Raster Design, and Survey. His expertise includes an array of different design products; everything from machining mechanical parts, holding tolerances to the thousandth of an inch, to GIS Mapping and Civil Engineering sites over acres of miles, and everything in between.
Darin has over ten years of CAD experience and a background in Land
Development/Design and IT. In his time at Synergis, he has provided application support to over 700 customers to help them stay ahead. He previously worked with Ritter and Plante Associates where he performed various zoning, project duties, and hands-on field work along with surveying. Darin has a broad range of experience with many CAD applications, including AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Map 3D, among others.
Bill has a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Hartford. Bill has over 13 years of AEC and Autodesk AEC experience, including seven years of field expertise helping design, document, and in some cases, manage a variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional projects. Bill has been training, supporting, and implementing the Building Solutions offered from Autodesk which include AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, and the Revit applications.
Jesse Evans
Bill Knittle Curt Egli
Darin Green Cheryl Shepper
Bill is Synergis’ Visualization expert with 25 years of design experience in the building industry. Having joined the company in 2011, his prior employment involved CAD design, 3D renderings for both architectural and interior design projects, and training and supporting for all the products associate with these. Bill has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts in Education and additional certifications in Computer Animation and Autodesk solutions.
Kevin just recently joined Synergis with over 20 years’ experience as a civil engineer. Most recently he worked for Kling Stubbins. Kevin has a lot of experience with Civil 3D, all the way up through the current release, having been a Senior Applications Engineer with another Autodesk reseller and part of the Autodesk beta program. In his time at Synergis he is using his expertise to provide training, technical support, and consulting services to Civil 3D, Map 3D, and Revit Structure customers.
Nikki joined Synergis in 2012 as a Solutions Engineer for the civil industry. Her expertise spans civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural drafting with over 20 years of industry experience and extensive education on the Autodesk solutions. Most recent to joining Synergis, Nikki spent seven years focused on land development and water and wastewater management.
Manufacturing Solutions Engineer Team
Bob has over 27 years of mechanical design and CAD implementation and training experience. He spent the last ten years as an applications engineer in the CAD/CAM industry, providing him extensive experience in evaluating the CAD/CAM and workflow requirements of manufacturing companies. Most recently Bob became an Autodesk Certified Instructor.
Jim has nearly 30 years of CAD expertise, 22 of which have been with Synergis. Most recently, Jim has been focusing on Autodesk Data Management Solution set, the Autodesk Vault family of products. Jim’s expertise with the Autodesk Vault products, in implementation, support, and training sets Synergis apart in the Manufacturing community.
Bill McKown
Robert Baylor Kevin Spear
Nicolette Szymanski
John has been with Synergis since 2006 and has 20 years of CAD and IT experience. John specializes in the training and support of Inventor, iLogic, Showcase, Alias, and the Autodesk Data Management solutions. Prior to joining Synergis, John worked in an IT role for several companies including the Mannesmann Rexroth Corporation where he was the IT and CAD
Administrator for their Standard Products Operation, supporting over 150 people.
Robert graduated from Middlesex College in New Jersey with a degree
in Mechanical Engineering Technology. With over 25 years of Industrial Machine Design, including Wire Drawing Machinery, Plastic Processing Machinery, and Packaging Machinery, Robert has held various engineering positions: Manager of Engineering and Chief Design Engineer. He is also an Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert.
Gregg joined Synergis in 2011 with almost ten years of experience and a B.S. in Ceramic Science and Engineering. He previously worked at F.L. Smidth as a Mechanical Designer. Gregg has expertise with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, and Inventor as well as many other Autodesk solutions.
Todd has over 25 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field. Ten years of his time was spent as a documentation specialist/designer at Honeywell, Inc., working on several government contracts which required strict drafting and design documentation in accordance with government standards. Todd joined Synergis in 2003 and he regularly presents classes at Autodesk University.
David has over 25 years of CAD experience, eight of which focused on data management and extending the functionality of Autodesk software. David is a member of the Autodesk Developers Network, joining Synergis in 2011. Prior to this, he was a data management applications engineer, responsible for data management and CAD needs analysis and implementation and support relating to these products.
David Wyer Todd Schmoock
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Why Invest in Training?
Here’s the return on it.
The investments companies make in Autodesk Software are to help them produce higher quality products in less time, with fewer resources, and at a lesser cost. The return on investment (ROI) from these investments varies depending on the quality of their implementation, including establishing standards and end-user training. Training is too often the first line item erased from the annual budget of companies seeking to reduce cost.
CAD software is not 100% intuitive (although it’s getting better every year) and new releases come out each year with more productivity enhancing features and functionality that can completely change daily workflows and procedures. Without formal end-user training, anticipated productivity gains may not be realized, diminishing ROI on investments that were made to increase profitability in the first place.
So what does ROI look like?
Determining training ROI is fairly simple. Also, keep in mind the following are general industry standards:
1. CAD users, on average, only use 10% of the software they own.
2. Students will become 10% more productive per week post-training. (Conservative Estimate) Investment: Cost of a four-day training class for one person: $2,000
Expense: Engineering time lost: $100/hour x 8 hours/day x 4 days = $3,200 Total Investment: $5,200
Return on Investment:
Post-training productivity gain (at 10% gain): .8 hours/day x 5 days/week = 4 hours/week Payback: (.8 hours/day x $100/hour) x 5 days/week = $400/work week = 13 weeks to achieve full payback
We might even be able to help you find funding to offset some of your training costs. Turn the page to learn how.
Exponential Monetary ROI (per person)
Grants & Funding
A smaller budget doesn’t mean you have to cut out training.
We spend time finding available state funding so you can apply and get back to focusing on your business.
Pennsylvania State Funding Programs
WEDnetPA - Guaranteed Free Training (GFT)
The GFT Program offers funding for Information Technology training (up to $850 per trainee and $50,000 per company) for your workforce.
To apply for this funding, simply visit www.wednetpa.com
Customized Job Training Program (CJT)
The CJT Program is similar to the GFT Program, as it is designed to support the needs of employers to provide customized training and promote business and educational partnerships in the development and implementation of industry specific curricula. The CJT Program covers up to 75% of training costs. To apply, visit www.newpa.com
New Jersey State Funding Programs
Competitive Customized Training Grants
New Jersey’s Workforce Development Partnership (WDP) provides grant funding for customized skills training for employees located in New Jersey. Funds are available to help upgrade the skills of workers to ensure that New Jersey employers are more competitive in the global economy.
To learn more and apply for these grants, please visit http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ employer/training/FY11_NGO_CT.html
Maryland State Funding Programs
Maryland Business Works
This state program supports Maryland’s businesses by providing one million dollars of federal grant funds to help in the retention and growth of their workforce.
For more information, please visit http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/mbw.shtml
Note
At Synergis, we are always researching new grant opportunities throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Autodesk Certifications
Why Certify?
In addition to providing a rigorous quality standard in the industry, Autodesk Certification offers users competitive advantages in today’s labor market along with the following benefits:
• Assess your team’s learning and development needs, and more accurately invest in training.
• Validate your training investment, in controlled circumstances, with high confidence in the value and security of the results.
• Determine the competence and capability of job candidates.
• Prove experience using Autodesk software, enhance their credibility, and gain a competitive advantage.
What Certifications are Available?
Associate and Professional-level Autodesk Certifications are available for the following products: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Revit Architecture, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Schedule Your Exam Today!
Synergis schedules Autodesk Certification Exams for the second Monday of every month at our Quakertown, PA facility.
Training Center Locations
Quakertown
472 California Road, Suite 100 Quakertown, PA 18951 Harrisburg
939 E. Park Drive, Suite 202 Harrisburg, PA 17111 King of Prussia
30 Freedom Business Center, 3rd Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406
Philadelphia AIA Center for Architecture 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
State College
South Hills School of Business & Technology 3081 Enterprise Drive
State College, PA 16801 Morristown, NJ
55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 Mount Laurel, NJ East Gate Center
309 Fellowship Road, Suite 200 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Columbia, MD
8160 Maple Lawn Boulevard 2nd Floor
Engineering Design
Isn't Rocket Science
(But it’s close.)
472 California Rd, Suite 100 Quakertown, PA 18951 www.synergis.com 800.836.5440
Synergis represents the top tier of authorized partners. We know Autodesk solutions inside and out, and we’re committed to making them successful in your business. We offer the most comprehensive training around, taught by experts who have even been in your industry and know what you’re up against. So, even though engineering design may not be rocket science, it is an area of opportunity for your business to save money while improving quality and efficiency.
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