What are the short-term courses I can pursue with my B.Arch programme that would add substantial learning to me and value to my degree?

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    Sharath H Aithal B.Arch,M.Arch,AIIA,AIIID,AIIV,MIIE,MISTE,MISTD | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    Hello,
    Any addition along with B.Arch degree would make you stand apart from the rest. Maybe a technical qualification such as LEED or GRIHA, would make you much stronger in the field of sustainability. B.Arch degree is a five-year course and is well valued. Additional qualifications such as a:
    Certified Autodesk Architecture Specialist
    Certified Autodesk Revit Architecture Specialist
    Certified Autodesk 3DS MAX specialist
    Certified Google Sketch Up Specialist
    Certified Photoshop Specialist
    Certified Photography Specialist would make you stand apart.
    Good luck!
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    Siddharth Bhardwaj Quantitative Analyst (Credit Risk) | Guide-Level 14

    6 years ago
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    Pursuing short-term course always gives you the extra benefits over the other students while campus placement drive. Along with the continuation of B.Arch programme, you can do various short-term courses or distance Diploma course like AutoCAD is the essential skill for architecture and civil engineering student. The good command over the tools like Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, PhotoXpress) will gives you are more valuable edge in the market for getting high position right after your graduation. Apart from that, you are willing to have some leadership and also want to make your career in that stream which is slightly oriented i
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    Harsh Ranjan College Selection Expert | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    B.Arch is a five year course for the students who want to make their career in architecture field but with this course one can also do various other short term courses which could help to increase their learning and qualification.
    While continuing B.Arch one can go for various certificate or Diploma course such as certificate in visual art, certificate in applying art and many more. One can also go for Visual effect or VFX course for creative designing and art work via Photoshop. Many colleges offer these short teams course such as IGNOU, Amity University, Manipal University, VIT University, Delhi University, etc.
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    Preeti Divekar I work as an architect and voice over artist.

    6 years ago
    Software courses can be added advantage like AutoCAD 3d max Photoshop and Revit is quite in demand nowadays. Revit is used worldwide. You can learn SketchUp and walkthroughs also, if interested in softwares.

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