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

Training Courses Available
bS-USA has Registered Training Providers that are currently offering the following courses –
- openBIM - for Foundation Level certification
- COBie – for both Foundation and Practitioner 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 (open)BIM 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 ORGANISATION Understand the terms and measures of BIM capability within an organization. |
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 |
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 |