Become an Architectural Technologist in
35 Weeks.
Online, hands-on training in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM and AI in architecture. Graduate job-ready with a portfolio and a 4-week practicum, and step into a stable, in-demand BC career.
- 01 Master Revit, AutoCAD, BIM and generative-design AI tools
- 02 Draft permit-ready drawings to the BC Building Code
- 03 31 weeks online + a real 4-week practicum, portfolio included
- 04 No prior drafting experience needed. Start on your schedule
Avg. annual earnings, BC
BC job openings, 2025–2035
Online, to job-ready
Get your program info
Free · No obligation · 1-min form
- Full course outline + tuition and financing details
- Fall start dates and how online delivery works
- A call with an advisor, answers within one business day
Skills that go straight onto a drafting team.
Revit & AutoCAD
Draft, model and document buildings in the software firms use every day, from fundamentals to advanced.
AI in architecture
Use AI and generative-design tools for concept generation, visualization and workflow optimization.
Permit-ready packages
Produce complete construction and permit drawing sets a firm can actually submit.
BC Building Code
Read and apply the BC Building Code and municipal zoning bylaws with confidence.
Building science
Understand materials, structures, and electrical/mechanical systems, plus estimating and inspection.
Portfolio & practicum
Finish with a two-part capstone, a real 4-week practicum, and a portfolio built for interviews.
19 courses, built around what employers need.
Software & AI
- Computer & Math Fundamentals
- AutoCAD Fundamentals
- Revit Fundamentals, Intermediate & Advanced
- AI in Architecture
Building knowledge
- BC Building Code & Zoning Bylaws
- Building Science & Construction Methods
- Building Science & Materials
- Building Structures
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Estimating & Construction Management
- Building Inspection Principles
Professional & real-world
- Technical Communications
- Portfolio Development
- Capstone: Design & Drafting Package
- Capstone: Presentation & Review
- Professional Practice & Industry Orientation
- Practicum (4 weeks, in a real workplace)
Built to get you working sooner.
Start in weeks, not on a waitlist
Skip the long queues and competitive admission of larger schools. Enrol and begin online this fall.
Learn around your life
Live online classes over 31 weeks, so you can keep working while you train.
No experience required
Whether you're starting out or changing careers, you start from the fundamentals.
AI-integrated curriculum
A full AI-in-architecture course and generative-design workflows built in, not bolted on.
Real 4-week practicum
Supervised, hands-on experience in a professional workplace before you graduate.
Portfolio that gets interviews
Leave with a professional portfolio tailored to what BC employers ask for.
Graduate ready for real roles.
- Architectural Technologist 01
- Drafting Technician 02
- CAD / BIM Technician 03
- Building Design Technician 04
- Residential Design Assistant 05
- Senior Drafter →
- BIM Coordinator →
- Building Designer →
- Design Team Lead →
Financing that fits your budget.
Your tuition includes access to the professional software you'll train on. We make it manageable, and an advisor will walk you through the full breakdown and any funding you may qualify for.
- Flexible payment plans available
- Pay in full before your start date and your financing fee is waived
- Software access included in tuition
- Ask about funding and grant options for your situation
A designated BC institution. Designation means the college meets strict provincial standards for educational quality, programs approved for industry relevance, qualified instructors, and recognition by employers across the country.
You'll graduate ready for architectural and building-technology roles. With additional supervised work experience and successful completion of required examinations, graduates may be eligible to apply for Architectural Technologist (AIBC) registration through the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.
Straight answers to common questions.
Do I need experience or a portfolio to start?
Is it really online? How does that work?
What kind of computer do I need?
How much does it cost, and can I finance it?
Is this a recognized credential?
When does the next intake start?
Enroll for the fall intake.
Seats are limited. Get your info pack, talk to an advisor, and hold your place today.
