Professional Certification and Training
bS-USA is now offering Training Courses to prepare industry professionals to pass the buildingSMART International Certification Examinations through a network of US-based Training Providers
Learning Outcome Framework by bSI
Minimum learning requirements for each course for reliability & consistency
Online Examination & Qualification by bSI
Timed online examinations assuring global certification consistency
Courses by Various Training Providers
Learning programs customized for specific regions, markets, disciplines
bSI Education is based upon Blooms Taxonomy
2 Tiers of Professional Programs
bS USA Training Courses
bS-USA has Registered Training Providers that are currently offering the following courses –
- openBIM - for Foundation Level certification
- COBie – for Foundation Level certification
Foundation-Basic - (openBIM)
| 1 | WHAT IS BIM? Understand what BIM is, why it is needed, and recognize its specific terminology. |
| 2 | BENEFITS OF openBIM Recognize the advantages of BIM compared to traditional project delivery. |
| 3 | BIM PROCESSES Understand the project information management with BIM, according to the ISO 19650 series. |
| 4 | openBIM STANDARDS Recognize the need for open and interoperable solutions. |
| 5 | PROCESSES WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION Understand the terms and measures of BIM capability within an organization. |
This self-paced online course includes learning material, self-administered quizzes, 90 minutes of online real-time colloquia with the training provider, and a 30-minute online examination.
Foundation COBie
| F-1 | Describe the basis for COBie requirements |
| F-2 | Describe why COBie is needed |
| F-3 | Explain what is included in COBie |
| F-4 | Explain how COBie is organized |
| F-5 | Explain the COBie process |
This self-paced online course will prepare you for and includes the buildingSMART COBie Fundamentals exam.
Advanced Training Courses offered by buildingSMART International
Practitioner COBie
| P-1 | Assess the application of COBie data structure in context |
| P-2 | Analyze COBie regional customizations |
| P-3 | Assess COBie best-practices during design |
| P-4 | Assess COBie best-practices during construction |
| P-5 | Assess COBie Quality Management practices |
| P-6 | Describe the relationship between COBie and IFC |
