Design, CAD & simulation CPD

CAD, BIM and analysis tools - Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, Ansys, finite element and CFD. These sit oddly in a CPD register because the credit is for the engineering judgement the tool supports, not for the software licence; the longer courses are usually validated at a credit per training day.

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Listed as at 17 October 2026 and refreshed weekly. The searchable index counts the days from today.

Nothing in design, cad & simulation is currently scheduled by any calendar this index reads. The validated activities below still carry credits whenever a provider next runs them — contact the provider for a sitting.

Validated activities 23

Assessed and given a credit value by a professional body. The date shown is when that validation lapses, not when the course runs.

• Advanced Modeling TechniquesTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• Ansys CFD Introductory CourseQfinsoft (Pty) Ltd · validated to 10 May 2028 4 credits
• Ansys Mechanical Introductory CourseQfinsoft (Pty) Ltd · validated to 15 March 2028 4 credits
• Autodesk Fusion TrainingBaker Baynes (Pty) Ltd · validated to 4 March 2028 3 credits
• Autodesk Revit FundamentalsTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• Autodesk Revit MEP SetupTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• Basic Drawing & ModelingTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• BIM for MessagingTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• CATIA V5 Fundamentals Training CourseIntratech (Pty) Ltd · validated to 3 April 2027 5 credits
• Computer SimulationsTrident Engineering Institute · validated to 29 July 2027 5 credits
• Engineering Simulation Conference 2023Qfinsoft (Pty) Ltd · validated to 19 March 2027 2 credits
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing CourseIntratech (Pty) Ltd · validated to 3 April 2027 2 credits
• Hydraulic Pipe Network Analysis using AFT Arrow (Fluid Dynamics/Compressible Flow)Chempute Software (Pty) Ltd · validated to 23 May 2027 3 credits
• Hydraulic Pipe Network Analysis using AFT Fathom (Fluid Dynamics/Incompressible Flow)Chempute Software (Pty) Ltd · validated to 23 May 2027 3 credits
• Hydraulic Pipe Network Analysis using AFT Impulse Basics to Advanced (Transient/Waterhammer & Surge Analysis)Chempute Software (Pty) Ltd · validated to 23 May 2027 3 credits
• Introduction to Financial Modelling Using Excel & VBACESA NPC - School of Consulting Engineering · validated to 31 March 2029 2 credits
• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Pressure Vessels & PipingChempute Software (Pty) Ltd · validated to 29 April 2028 5 credits
• Introduction to Sketching & DrawingProduct Development Technology Station (PDTS) · validated to 23 November 2027 2 credits
• Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design Course using PV EliteChempute Software (Pty) Ltd · validated to 24 April 2027 3 credits
• Solid Edge Fundamentals CourseUltimate Partner (Pty) Ltd · validated to 7 November 2027 4 credits
• Solidworks Essentials Training CourseMecad Systems (Pty) Ltd · validated to 18 September 2027 5 credits
• Solidworks Simulation Bundle Training CourseMecad Systems (Pty) Ltd · validated to 18 September 2027 5 credits
• Thermal Fluid Systems ModellingM-Tech-Industrial (Pty) Ltd · validated to 30 November 2028 5 credits