Platform Updates

We are constantly updating existing content and releasing brand new content and platform updates for our Pinnacle Series e-learning system to make sure it houses the most up-to-date software and standards for your organization. See a full list of our new releases and updates below!

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Program Release Date Release Name Description
AutoCAD MEP Content Library Update 2/11/2025 AutoCAD MEP Content Library Update

New for February, we added a new library AutoCAD MEP 2023. This library is an adaptation of the CADLearning AutoCAD MEP content. All content is still relevant for learning about AutoCAD MEP. This library contains the AutoCAD MEP Learning Path containing 13 new courses with a combined 177 new videos. This learning path provides instruction on AutoCAD as a tool for professionals in the mechanical, electrical, piping, and plumbing disciplines.

New Courses Include:

  • Getting Started
  • Schematic Drawings
  • Designing with Space and Zone Objects
  • Modeling an MEP System
  • Electrical Systems
  • Analyzing Systems
  • Detailing
  • Annotation
  • Construction Documents
  • Project Management
  • Style Manager
  • Display System
  • Content Development
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Revit Content Library Update 2/11/2025 Revit Content Library Update

This month’s Revit Update includes one new course – Revit Pipe Fittings. The Revit Pipefittings Course provides detailed instructions on how to create pipe fitting families in Revit. This course contains 9 videos with bookmarks and transcripts.

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Inventor Content Library Update 2/11/2025 Inventor Content Library Update

Our Inventor Drawings Learning Path and Part Modeling Essentials Learning Paths received significant updates this month.

The audio and video was updated for all Inventor Drawings Learning Path videos. The following videos are new or updated.

  • Place Base views
  • Place Projected Views
  • Edit Drawing View Orientation
  • Retrieve Work Features
  • Retrieve Model Dimensions and Auto Arrange
  • Place Auxiliary Views
  • Create Break Views
  • Create Break Out Views
  • Crop Views
  • Create Detail Views
  • Create Overlay Views
  • Place Section Views
  • Hatch Command
  • Create Slice Views
  • Create Draft Views
  • Replace a Model Reference
  • Import AutoCAD Blocks
  • Use Sheet Formats
  • Reference Data Display Style

The Part Modeling Essentials update includes 41 new quiz questions as well as new Workflows for New File, Open Files, and Creating New Templates for Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud Content Update 2/11/2025 Autodesk Construction Cloud Content Update

The following updates were made to the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Library.

  • Autodesk Design Collaboration Fundamentals Learning Path Updated:
    • New course – Meetings
      • 5 new videos with bookmarks and transcripts
  • Autodesk Model Coordination Fundamentals Learning Path Updated:
    • New course – Meetings
      • 5 new videos with bookmarks and transcripts
  • Autodesk Docs Fundamentals Learning Path Updated:
    • 7 New courses
      • Getting Started in Autodesk Docs
      • Files
      • Specifications
      • Reviews
      • Transmittals
      • Issues
      • Bridge
  • Autodesk Build Fundamentals Learning Path Updated:
    • Updated course – Meetings
      • 2 updated videos
      • 3 new videos
    • Updated course – Photos
      • 4 updated videos
  • Project Management in Autodesk Build Learning Path Updated:
    • Updated course – Project Management Essentials
      • 6 updated videos
      • 3 new videos
  • Field Management in Autodesk Build Learning Path Updated:
    • Updated course – Field Management Essentials
      • 3 updated videos
      • 9 new videos with bookmarks and transcripts
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Adobe Content Library Update 2/11/2025 Adobe Content Library Update

New for February, these courses were added to the Adobe Library, in a new Premiere Pro sub-library

  • Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro – Beginner
    • Master the art of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro in this comprehensive course designed for all skill levels.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro – Beginner
    • A step-by-step course designed for those new to video editing, focusing on the exciting world of Adobe Premier Pro.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro – Advanced
    • The Advanced Course is tailored to experienced video editors aiming to master advanced video editing techniques.
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Accredited Learning Library Update 2/11/2025 Accredited Learning Library Update

AIA accreditation was renewed for the following courses:

  • Pad Grading Fundamentals in OpenRoads Designer
    • Found in the Bentley Library > OpenRoads Designer Sub-Library > OpenRoads Designer Fundamentals Learning Path.
  • Survey Data Fundamentals
    • Found in the Bentley Library > OpenRoads Designer Sub-Library > OpenRoads Designer Fundamentals Learning Path.
  • Collaborating on Civil 3D Projects in the Unified Platform/ACC
    • Found in the Autodesk Library > Civil 3D > 2025 > Civil 3D Collaboration for ACC Projects Learning Path.
  • Optimizing Parking Layout and Grading
    • Found in the Bentley Library > OpenSites Designer Sub-Library > OpenSite Designer Fundamentals Learning Path.
  • Pond Grading Fund in OpenRoads Designer
    • Found in the Bentley Library > OpenRoads Designer Sub-Library > OpenRoads Designer Fundamentals Learning Path.
  • Terrain Model Fundamentals
    • Found in the Bentley Library > OpenRoads Designer Sub-Library > OpenRoads Designer Fundamentals Learning Path.
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HEC-RAS Content Library Update 2/11/2025 HEC-RAS Content Library Update

The new HEC-RAS Fundamentals learning path provides an introduction to the basic principles and applications of the Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) for modeling river hydraulics and floodplain analysis.

This new Learning Path contains three new courses totaling 18 new videos, 1 new workflow, and 1 assessment.

New Courses

  • Getting Started in HEC-RAS
    • 3-videos
  • Building Geometric Data
    • 5-videos
  • Flood Plain Modeling
    • 10-videos
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Rhino 8 Content Library Update 1/14/2025 Rhino 8 Content Library Update

The January Rhino update includes the release of 16 new videos. Those new videos can be found within the following courses in the Rhino Fundamentals Learning path. KnowledgeSmart assessments have been mapped for this content.

  • Interface Overview Course
    • AutoCplane
    • BlockManager Update
    • Linetypes
    • Window Layouts
  • Gumball Course
    • Updates to Gumball
  • Transforms Course
    • PushPull
  • Mesh Course
    • ShrinkWrap
  • Exporting and Importing Course
    • File Formats
  • Refined Surface Tools Course
    • Inset
    • RefitTrim
    • Surface Fillets Update
  • Advanced Surface tools Course
    • Section Styles
    • Selective Clipping
    • Dynamic Vector Drawings
    • Clipped Views
    • Reflected Ceiling Plan
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Revit Content Library Update 1/14/2025 Revit Content Library Update

New for January, our Revit library received a significant update. In total 42 videos were updated including bookmarks and transcripts. The following courses include the updated video content.

  • Detailing – 5 Updated Videos
  • Model Coordination – 10 Updated Videos
  • Rendering – 4 Updated Videos
  • Life Safety Plans – 5 Updated Videos
  • Family Creation – 17 Updated Videos
  • Essential Skills – 1 Updated Video
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Inventor Content Library Update 1/14/2025 Inventor Content Library Update

This month, we updated the Inventor Drawings learning path. All videos in the learning path received new audio and video. The update includes new quiz content and all content has been mapped to KnowledgeSmart assessments. New and updated videos include:

  • Creating a New Drawing
  • Understanding Borders and Title Blocks
  • Introducing the Drawing Environment
  • Opening Inventor Drawings with the Defer Option
  • Reviewing Drawing Browser Icon States
  • Exploring the Recover Options Tab
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Autodesk Construction Cloud Content Library Update 1/14/2025 Autodesk Construction Cloud Content Library Update

The Autodesk Construction Cloud library received multiple updates to the main ACC library and sub-libraries including the addition of new content and the retirement of some courses.

The following courses are new or have received updates to content.

Autodesk Build Sub-Library

  • New Course – Correspondence
    • 5 New Videos
  • 2 Updated Courses
    • Project Management Essentials
    • Field Management Essentials

Autodesk Design Collaboration Sub-Library

  • New Course – Correspondence
    • 5 New Videos

Autodesk Model Coordination Sub-Library

  • New Course – Correspondence
    • 5 New Videos

The following courses are being retired.

  • From the Autodesk Build Fundamentals Learning Path
    • Account Administration
    • Project Administration
    • Manage Members
    • Project Templates
    • ACC Mobile
  • From the Autodesk Docs Fundamentals Learning Path
    • Admin for Autodesk Construction Cloud
    • Insight
  • From the Autodesk Takeoff Fundamentals Learning Path
    • Member Management in Autodesk Takeoff
    • Account Administration
    • Project Administration
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Business and Management Skills Content Library Update 1/14/2025 Business and Management Skills Content Library Update

The Business and Management Skills received multiple updates in January.

  • These courses will be added to the Business Skills Learning Path:
    • AI Ethical Use and Responsibility
    • Cyber Security Fundamentals
    • Cyber Threat Hunting Techniques
    • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
    • IAM for Secure Access
    • Mastering Digital Forensics
    • Network Security Essentials
    • Proactive Cyber Threat Intelligence
    • Securing Mobile Devices
    • Threat Detection Engineering
  • These courses will be added to the Management Skills Learning Path:
    • Coaching Employees for Success and Growth
    • Manager’s Guide to Mastering New Employee Onboarding
  • These courses will be added to the Health and Safety Learning Path (within the Business and Management Skills Library):
    • Core Skills in Incident Response
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Autodesk Library Update 12/10/2024 Autodesk Library Update

New for December, we updated the Desktop Connector Learning Path to align with the recent release of the Desktop Connector (16.11.0.2314). This update includes the following courses and videos.

  • Getting Started with Desktop Connector
    • Audio and video updates to all videos
  • Desktop Connector for Autodesk Drive
    • Audio and video updates to all videos
  • Desktop Connector for Drive
    • Audio and video updates to all videos
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Civil 3D Library Update 12/10/2024 Civil 3D Library Update

The Geotechnical Modeler Fundamentals received an update this month. This course has been updated to Civil 3D version 2025. In addition, the following changes were made.

  • Audio and video updates made to all videos
  • Dynamic Differential video added to course
  • Exercise and Quiz updated
  • KnowledgeSmart Assessment updated and mapped for 2025
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Rhino Library Update 12/10/2024 Rhino Library Update

New for December, the Rhino library received a significant update for Rhino 8. The base content was update plus additional content for:

  • ShrinkWrap
  • PushPull
  • AutoCPlane
  • Selective Clipping
  • Improved Rendering
  • MonoChrome Display Mode
  • Dark Mode
  • Improved UV Mapping
  • Dynamic 2D Drawings
  • And More

In total, 17 new videos and 34 new KnowledgeSmart assessments were added.

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Rhino Library Update 12/10/2024 Rhino Library Update

Newly released in December, we have 1 new Course. The SubD focuses on a new type of Rhino geometry that combines aspects of Nurbs and Mesh geometry. This update includes 21 new videos as well as corresponding KnowledgeSmart assessments on topics like:

  • What is SubD
  • Primitives
  • Conversions
  • SubDivide
  • Crease
  • SubD Loft
  • MultiPipe
  • Insert Edge
  • Stitch
  • Slide
  • Insert Point
  • Delete Faces
  • Bridge
  • Symmetry
  • Merge Faces
  • Fill
  • Extrude SubD
  • Offset SubD
  • Selections
  • Named Selections
  • Repair SubD
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Revit Library Update 12/10/2024 Revit Library Update

The December update for Revit saw an update of 64 videos including bookmarks and transcripts. These video updates impacted the following courses.

  • Course: Phasing
    • Videos:
      • Phasing Concepts
      • Working with Phase States
      • Working with Phase Filters
      • Phase Overrides
      • Phasing Workflow
      • Additional Phasing Considerations
  • Course: Design Options
    • Videos:
      • Design Options Overview
      • Design Options Creation and Management
  • Course: Doors and Windows
    • Videos:
      • Create Door Schedule
      • Create Window Schedule
  • Course: Floors
    • Videos:
      • Floor Concepts
      • Placing Floors and Slabs
      • Working with Floor Types
      • Adding Floor Openings
      • Working with Sloped Floors and Depressions
      • Working with Slab Edges
  • Course: Ceilings
    • Videos:
      • Place and Modify Ceilings
      • Ceiling Type and Instance Properties
      • Place Cathedral Ceilings
      • Create Ceilings Schedule
  • Course: Circulation
    • Videos: 
      • Circulation Concepts
      • Creating Stairs with Components
      • Stair Type Properties
      • Sketch-based Stair Design
      • Working with Multistory Stairs
      • Adding Ramps
      • Placing Railings
      • Railing Type Properties
      • Rail Structure and Baluster Placement
      • Modifying the Railing Sketch
      • Rail Paths and Joins
  • Course: Columns
    • Videos: 
      • Place Columns
      • Modify Columns
      • Graphical Column Schedule
      • Column Schedule
  • Course: Beams
    • Videos: 
      • Place and Modify Beams
      • Beam Type and Instance Properties
      • Place Beam System
      • Beam Schedule
  • Course: Trusses
    • Videos: 
      • Place and Modify Trusses
      • Truss and Truss Element Properties
      • Schedule Truss Elements
      • Creating a Custom Truss
  • Course: Duct Systems
    • Videos:
      • Creating Mechanical Floor Plan Views
      • Duct Settings
      • Copy/Monitor HVAC Objects
      • Placing Air Terminals and Equipment
      • Working with Duct Layouts
      • Managing Duct Systems
      • Create Duct System Schedules
  • Course: Electrical Systems
    • Video:
      • Copy/Monitor Electrical Fixtures
  • Course: Lighting Systems
    • Videos:
      • Creating Lighting Plan Views
      • Copy/Monitor Lighting Fixtures
      • Placing Lighting Fixtures and Switches
      • Create Switch Systems
      • Create Lighting Fixture Schedules
  • Course: Annotation
    • Videos:
      • Dimensions and Text Concepts
      • Placing Dimensions
      • Customizing Dimension Types
      • Dimensions and Constraints
      • Placing Text
      • Placing Symbols in Revit
      • Adding Special Characters to Text Notes
      • Working with Note Blocks
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Inventor Library Update 12/10/2024 Inventor Library Update

Our Inventor content received significant updates to content (audio and video) as well as course layout. What was previously titled “Getting Started” is now split into 4 courses.

  • Getting Started
  • User Interface
  • Projects & Files
  • Customization

Accompanying these changes are two new videos “Environments” and “Saving Methods”. This update includes additional Knowledgesmart assessment questions for the new and updated content.

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Business and Management Skills Library Update 12/10/2024 Business and Management Skills Library Update

December saw the addition of multiple courses in the Business and Management Skills Library. This update includes the following:

  • These courses will be added to the Business Skills Learning Path:
    • Defining and Recognizing Workplace Bullying and Incivility.
    • Preventing Workplace Bullying and Incivility.
    • Data Literacy: Upskilling for Data-Driven Decisions.
    • 10 Tips for Successful Public Speaking.
  • These courses will be added to the Management Skills Learning Path:
    • Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Leadership and Teamwork Success.
    • Core Principles of Effective Leadership.
    • Ensuring Quality in e-Learning: A Comprehensive Review.
    • Coaching Employees for Success and Growth.
  • These courses will be added to a NEW Human Resources Management Learning Path:
    • Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM).
    • Manager’s Guide to Successful Employee Onboarding.
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Microsoft Library Update 12/10/2024 Microsoft Library Update

With the retirement of Microsoft Yammer and it’s replacement by Microsoft 365 Engage, our Microsoft Yammer-Beginner Course is also being retired. We added a new course for Microsoft 365 Engage.

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The Manufacturing & Construction Skills Gap

  • Many skilled members of the current workforce are retiring, and there is not enough incoming talent to replace them.

  • As workers leave, they take institutional knowledge with them. Manufacturers and construction firms need a way to document that knowledge before it disappears.

  • Businesses are struggling to balance training needs against logistical demands when hands are already in short supply.

  • The skills gap is not only a problem of training workers, but of attracting and retaining them.

The Manufacturing & Construction Skills Gap