Expert Course

Expert courses on energy simulation and building performance analysis are conducted in Vietnamese or English, over 2-3 weeks. Learners should ideally be architects and/or engineers who have completed the Fundamental course, or have had experience in simulating actual projects.

Through this course, learners study together on the weekends for 2-3 weeks to practice an energy simulation and building performance analysis for a real project. These projects are refreshed with every course so as to not make learners feel bored. During the lessons, learners will practice the software with experts of Designbuilder Vietnam through exercises for these training content, including:

  • Module 1 (Day 1): Modeling
  • Module 2 (Day 2): Setting up building materials & equipment
  • Module 3 (Day 3): Calculating and simulating energy (fundamental module)
  • Module 4 (Day 4): Analyzing Passive Design
  • Module 5 (Day 5): Simulating HVAC & ventilation system (detail module)

For each module (corresponding to one day), learners will have 120 minutes to self-practice in groups of 2-3 people, allowing them to review the previously learned knowledge and skills as well as experience more from other members of the group. In addition, the lecturers of Designbuilder Viet Nam will always offer support to learners, should they encounter difficulty.

For more flexibility, the Expert course is divided into 3 different levels for 3 types of learners: architects, engineers, and simulation experts. Learners can enroll at the appropriate level and will receive the corresponding certificate.

  • For architects: complete modules 1, 2, 3, 4
  • For engineers: complete modules 1, 2, 3, 5
  • For simulation experts: all modules

In case of personal reasons where learners can not complete all modules to be certified, Designbuilder Vietnam allows them to reserve the results of the completed module within 3 months from the time these modules are completed. After 3 months, if learners can not complete the remaining modules, they have to relearn the course from the beginning and pay the same fee as new students.

After this course, learners will be able to carry out the building performance simulation and analysis by themselves on their actual projects. In addition, learners also receive:

  • Certification for course completion
  • Accumulated score from the Green Building Council of Vietnam (VGBC) for students who have been certified LOTUS AP
  • Discount fee for Advanced courses organized by DBVN

Please click here to register for the course.