Revit Trainings

Autodesk Revit, a widely used tool BIM software for the building industry

Autodesk Revit is Autodesk’s flagship software for building design according to BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology. Revit allows modelling a building in parametric 3D, associating to each object (wall, floor, roof, window, door, stairs, furniture, technical equipment) its geometric characteristics but also business attributes (materials, thermal performance, manufacturer references, costs, schedule). This structured approach transforms traditional architectural design into a centralised information management process, shared between architects, structural engineers, MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) engineers, building owners and construction companies. Revit comes in several variants: Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP, now consolidated in a unified suite.

Revit’s interest goes beyond pure 3D modelling. BIM coordinates trades, detects geometric conflicts (clash detection), automatically produces 2D plans, sections, elevations and perspectives from the single 3D model, generates schedules (door, surface, volume quantities), simulates thermal and energy performance, plans the construction site in 4D, and prepares building maintenance in operation (digital twin). Revit is today an essential standard in architecture, structural and MEP engineering, and in technical design offices responding to BIM tenders imposed by public and private building owners.

In French-speaking Switzerland, BIM is in strong growth in architecture, civil engineering, design offices, general construction companies, cantonal administrations (technical services, urban planning), real estate management companies and infrastructure operators. Geneva and Lausanne concentrate a large number of architectural firms and technical design offices. BIM architect, BIM modeller, BIM structural engineer, MEP engineer, BIM manager and BIM coordinator profiles are highly demanded. ITTA offers a training catalogues active in real projects.

Following recognised Revit training opens access to highly demanded roles: BIM architect, BIM modeller, BIM structural engineer, MEP engineer, BIM manager, BIM coordinator, construction draftsman, technical design office technician, construction quantity surveyor. Whether you are starting in Revit modelling or structuring a complete BIM workflow, our Revit training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full fundamentals and advanced path.

The ITTA Autodesk Revit catalogue

Revit – Fundamentals

The Revit – Fundamentals training is the entry door of the catalogue. The programme covers the Revit interface and navigation, creating a project, levels and grids, modelling architectural elements (walls, floors, roofs, windows, doors, stairs, railings), creating views (plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, 3D), annotations (dimensions, texts, tags), schedules, sheet layout, PDF and DWG export, and BIM modelling best practices. The training targets architects beginning in Revit, construction draftsmen, junior BIM modellers, design office engineers and technicians discovering the tool.

Revit – Advanced

The Revit – Advanced training deepens Revit practice for experienced users. The programme addresses parametric family creation (Family Editor), nested and adaptive families, shared and project parameters, construction phases, design options, filtered views and graphic filters, linked models and multi-discipline coordination, calculation parameters and formulas, complex schedules, collaboration workflows and Worksharing, and advanced BIM best practices. The training targets experienced architects, confirmed BIM modellers, structural and MEP engineers, BIM coordinators and BIM managers.

Revit parametric families

Revit families are the heart of the parametric model. They define reusable objects (furniture, equipment, standardised components, metal profiles, sanitary ware, light fixtures) with their geometric and business parameters. Mastery of the Family Editor is a major lever to gain productivity and standardise a workshop. These skills are deepened in Revit – Advanced training.

Worksharing and multi-discipline coordination

BIM naturally fits into a collaborative multi-discipline workflow. Revit Worksharing allows multiple stakeholders to work simultaneously on the same model, and linked models coordinate architects, structural engineers and MEP engineers. Conflict detections (clash detection) are done downstream in Autodesk Navisworks or third-party solutions. These topics are introduced in Revit – Fundamentals and deepened in Revit – Advanced.

Building your Autodesk Revit path

For profiles starting in Revit (architects, draftsmen, design office engineers), Revit – Fundamentals training is a frequent entry point. For experienced users targeting a BIM manager, BIM coordinator or parametric expert role, Revit – Advanced training is the target. For profiles also using AutoCAD 2D, the AutoCAD sub-publisher of the ITTA catalogue is very complementary. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your role and field (architecture, structure, MEP, coordination).

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Revit – Fundamentals
• Revit – Advanced

Revit and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

Autodesk Revit fits into the complete Autodesk ecosystem. The sibling publisher AutoCAD covers 2D and non-parametric 3D design, still widely used in design offices for technical plan production. Cinema 4D (Maxon) is another 3D software, oriented animation and motion design, which can complement Revit in architectural communication phases. On the domain side, the computer-aided design sub-domain regroups CAD and BIM software used in French-speaking Switzerland (Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Cinema 4D).

Autodesk Revit trends in 2026

Autodesk Revit evolves with several structuring axes in 2026. BIM becomes an almost systematic requirement in Swiss public tenders and increasingly in private tenders. Cloud workflows (Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360) facilitate multi-site collaboration and model sharing. IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) interoperability remains a central topic for multi-publisher exchanges (Revit, ArchiCAD, Allplan). The Revit ecosystem is regularly enriched with Dynamo (parametric visual programming), Generative Design and the first AI integrations (variant generation, energy optimisation). BIM management and coordination skills gain market value. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

Revit training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Revit courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an Autodesk certified trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on official Autodesk Revit, building projects to model from A to Z (residential, tertiary, public facility), parametric family creation, plan and schedule production, and concrete cases inspired by real projects in architecture, design office and general contractor in French-speaking Switzerland. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your project types (residential, tertiary, hospital, industrial, infrastructure) and your BIM adoption level.

Why choose ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Revit trainers are Autodesk certified architects and BIM coordinators active with Swiss clients, covering Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, parametric families, Worksharing, linked models and more broadly the BIM chain in French-speaking Switzerland. The Revit catalogue regroups Revit – Fundamentals and Revit – Advanced. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the path, identifying prerequisites (2D CAD notions, technical English reading) and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with building projects to model from the first hours, parametric families to build, schedules to produce, plans and sections to lay out, collaborative workflows to orchestrate, and concrete cases inspired by real projects (residential, tertiary, hospital or school public facility). Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: beginner or experienced architects, construction draftsmen, BIM modellers, structural and MEP engineers, design office technicians, BIM coordinators, BIM managers, construction quantity surveyors, cantonal administration profiles (technical services, urban planning). Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

FAQ

What is the difference between Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Revit MEP?

Revit Architecture is centred on architectural design (walls, floors, roofs, windows, stairs, furniture). Revit Structure is centred on structural design (columns, beams, slabs, footings, reinforcement, load-down calculations). Revit MEP is centred on technical trades (heating-ventilation-air conditioning, plumbing, electrical). The three are now consolidated in a unified Revit suite. Our training covers Architecture fundamentals and some Structure and MEP components.

Do I need to know AutoCAD before Revit?

No, this is not a blocking prerequisite. A habit of 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, others) facilitates Revit onboarding, but Revit – Fundamentals training is designed to be accessible to profiles discovering CAD tools. Our pedagogical team checks your prerequisites and adapts the pace.

Is Revit the only BIM tool used in French-speaking Switzerland?

No, ArchiCAD (Graphisoft) and Allplan (Nemetschek) are also used, notably in some historical architectural firms. Revit remains the undisputed leader on the structural and MEP engineering side, and progresses strongly in architecture. IFC interoperability enables exchanges between publishers. Our catalogue is centred on Revit due to its strong market demand.

Are your Revit courses available for companies?

Yes, the full Revit catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your project types (residential, tertiary, hospital, industrial, infrastructure), your BIM adoption level (initiation, deployment, maturity) and your internal workflows (in-house families, project templates, library standards). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.