Practical Catia

PROVIDING CATIA TRAINING TO COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD SINCE 1986

CATIA® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes and has no affiliation with Practical Catia Training.


LIVE ONLINE CERTIFIED CATIA TRAINING


      In 2003, Practical CATIA Training pioneered the use of the internet to provide online CATIA training and became the first (and only) training organization to offer live one-on-one online CATIA training across the USA and around the world.

     With the Practical CATIA Online Training you sit in the comfort and safety of your own home or office and interface one-on-one with an instructor via the Internet.       The student observes a lecture as though they were sitting in a classroom, and then performs the exercise using the CATIA software installed on the instructors computer. The instructor and student engage in a real-time dialogue while control of CATIA is passed back and forth between the student and instructor.  It is truly like having the instructor sitting next to you. As an added bonus, the student can use the CATIA software to practice outside of the training session (based on availability).

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If you'd like to try a live demo of the online training, send me an email and we'll set a time to connect and I'll personally show how it works before you make a commitment to the training.  All  you'll need is a high-speed internet connection  (cable or DSL).  Send the email to keith@practicalcatia.com.


How It works

     The instructor sends an email to the student at a predetermined time that contains a link that allows the student to connect to the instructor's computer. Once connected, the student observes a live lecture as though they were sitting in a classroom. The instructor then observes the student performing the exercise using the CATIA software installed on the instructors computer. The instructor and student engage in a real-time dialogue while control of CATIA is passed back and forth between the student and instructor. This is no different than having the instructor sitting next to you in your home or office. 

Practical CATIA Online Training covers the following CATIA Workbenches:

  • Part Design

  • Sketcher

  • Generative Shape Design (wireframe and surface)

  • Generative Sheetmetal Design

  • Assembly Design

  • Drafting

  • Parametric Modeling Fundamentals (not a workbench)

  • Students also receive a CATIA audio/visual tutorial to install on their home/office computer.


Testimonial

"Between my business and my family I have a very hectic schedule.  I needed to learn CATIA V5, but I couldn't afford to hop on a plane and take a week out of my life to attend a class in some far-off place.  I checked into a couple of the online courses, but none them offered live, one-on-one training.  That is until I came across Practical Catia Internet-Based TrainingTM.  It was the perfect solution.  It offers personalized instruction without the pressure of a classroom environment.  I was also able to work at my own pace and at times that suited my schedule.  As such, I didn't have to miss any work time, Cub Scouts, or my kid's soccer games.  And the technology is amazing.  It was like have the instructor sitting in the chair next to me.  This was truly a wonderful experience."
-- Gerald H.,  Birmingham Alabama


Cost

   Practical CATIA Online Training cost $1700 (USD) and is payable via credit card*, cashier's check, money order, PayPal* or Venmo.  If your unemployed or paying for the training out of your own pocket, the cost is $1100.

*credit card and PayPal payments are subject to a 7% service charge.

To schedule a live demo, or to register for a class, please phone 248.206.0802, or send an email to keith@practicalcatia.com.


Value

According to a CATIA Solutions Magazine survey conducted a few years ago, the average cost of CATIA training in the US (then) was $1800 (USD) for a basic course. If you do not live in an area that offers CATIA training, the cost of round-trip airfare is approximately $400.  A 5-night stay in a economy hotel/motel is approximately $400.  Meals and transportation could add up to another $200.  The total cost would be approximately $2800.  When you consider the money saved on airfare, meals and lodging, the cost of Practical CATIA Online Training is FREE.  And you wouldn't have to leave the comfort and safety of your home or office. 


What you will need

All you need is a laptop or desktop computer with a high-speed internet connection. That's it.


Disclaimer: The Practical Catia Training course is not offered as vocational training or as qualifying one for any particular employment.  There are no course credits transferable to any accredited educational institution.