Bentley Microstation Training from America’s Top Bentley Partner

Are You Struggling to Maximize Microstation?

Are you struggling to maximize the potential of Microstation for your infrastructure projects? Without proper training, navigating its complex features can be challenging, leading to inefficiencies and delays. Some of the most common struggles our clients feel are:

  • Complex Software Features: Microstation is a powerful tool, but its comprehensive features can be overwhelming without proper guidance.
  • Inefficient Workflows: Lack of training can result in inefficient workflows, increasing the risk of errors and project delays.
  • Outdated Knowledge: Staying current with the latest Microstation updates and industry best practices is essential, but difficult without expert help.
  • Resource Waste: Time and resources are often wasted due to a lack of comprehensive understanding and expertise.

With Archway Systems’ expert Microstation training, you can overcome these challenges and unlock your team’s full potential.

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Work with Experts in Microstation Training & Software

At Archway Systems, we understand the challenges you face with Microstation. We have faced them ourselves, and we have been helping company after company overcome their own unique challenges.

We’ve been doing this for a long time.

We are North America’s longest-serving Bentley Channel and Training Partner.

About Us

Archway Systems, Inc. was founded by Tom and Mike Lazear in 1989. With over 100 years of combined experience in CAD development, training, and services, we are the longest-serving Bentley Channel and Training Partner in North America. Our mission is to empower businesses and individuals with innovative software solutions and expert guidance.

A Legacy of Innovation

With more than 100 years of combined experience, Archway Systems represents a legacy of CAD development, sales, training, and service. Our roots run deep in the CAD community as pioneers in the industry who developed the first PC CAD product, VersaCAD, in the 1980s. Since then, we’ve continued to innovate and adapt, regaining rights to VersaCAD in 1999 and consistently improving and supporting it​.

Bentley Channel Partner

Archway Systems is proud to be North America’s longest-serving Bentley Channel and Training Partner. This distinction underscores our deep expertise and commitment to Bentley’s suite of products, including MicroStation, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, and more. We’ve built our reputation on delivering comprehensive solutions, from software sales to hands-on training, helping companies large and small maximize the potential of Bentley’s tools.

Why Trust Us?

  • Extensive Experience: Our trainers have over 100 years of combined experience with Microstation and other Bentley products.
  • Certified Bentley Training Center: We adhere to the highest standards, ensuring you receive top-notch training.
  • Proven Track Record: Our success stories and customer testimonials speak to the quality of our services.
  • Comprehensive Support: From initial consultation to post-training assistance, we provide a holistic support system.

How We Help You

  • Assessment and Planning: We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your specific training needs and project goals.
  • Customized Training Programs: Our training sessions are tailored to meet your unique requirements, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
  • Hands-on Implementation: Engage in interactive, practical sessions that equip you with the skills needed to excel in your projects.
  • Follow-up and Support: Benefit from ongoing support to ensure you retain and effectively apply your new skills.
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Create Your Own Bentley Microstation Training Plan

To ensure you receive the most effective Microstation training, we follow a comprehensive and structured approach. We have set training paths we know are tried and true, and we can also create a more custom plan for your company’s own unique situation.

Step 1: Assessment and Planning

We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your training needs, project goals, and current skill levels. This helps us tailor the training to address your specific challenges and objectives.

Step 2: Customized Training Programs

Based on the assessment, we design a customized training program that focuses on your unique requirements. Whether you need basic training or advanced techniques, our programs are built to maximize relevance and impact.

Step 3: Hands-on Implementation

Our interactive training sessions provide practical, hands-on experience with OpenRoads. Engage in real-world scenarios and exercises that help you apply what you’ve learned directly to your projects.

Step 4: Follow-up and Support

After the training sessions, we offer ongoing support to ensure you retain and effectively use your new skills. We provide follow-up sessions, resources, and access to our experts for any questions or additional guidance you may need.

Success with Microstation Training

Success with Archway Systems’ Microstation training means more than just mastering software—it’s about transforming your projects and transforming your culture.

Enhanced Team Collaboration

Experience seamless teamwork with everyone on the same page. Our training ensures that all team members are proficient with Microstation, improving communication and collaboration across projects.

Unified Vision and Goals

Cultivate a unified approach to project execution. With a clear understanding of Microstation, your team can align on goals, streamline processes, and work towards common objectives with clarity and precision.

Boosted Morale and Confidence

Empower your team with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Training boosts confidence, morale, and job satisfaction, creating a more motivated and engaged workforce.

Boosted Morale and Confidence

Empower your team with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Training boosts confidence, morale, and job satisfaction, creating a more motivated and engaged workforce.

Streamlined Workflows

Experience the ease of efficient workflows. With proper training, you’ll reduce errors, eliminate bottlenecks, and complete projects faster.

Higher Productivity

Boost your productivity by leveraging advanced features and best practices. You’ll be able to accomplish more in less time, driving project success.

Customer Testimonials

Our clients have experienced these benefits firsthand:

"The training significantly improved our workflow efficiency and reduced project completion times."

 – Todd N., Chen Moore

"With Archway Systems' training, I feel more confident and capable in managing complex infrastructure projects."

– Raymond To, Los Angeles County Public Works

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Microstation Classes

To ensure you receive the most effective Microstation training, we follow a comprehensive and structured approach. We have set training paths we know are tried and true, and we can also create a more custom plan for your company’s own unique situation.

MicroStation V8i Fundamentals

This course is designed to teach a 2D production drafter how to use MicroStation software to create quality designs. You will learn to use MicroStation’s tools and features to create designs, manipulate and modify elements, assemble project data, and create printed output.

Length: 3 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation CONNECT Fundamentals

This course is designed to teach a 2D production drafter how to use MicroStation software to create quality designs. You will learn to use MicroStation’s tools and features to create designs, manipulate and modify elements, assemble project data, and create printed output.

Length: 3 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation for Advanced Users

This class is intended for the experienced MicroStation user and focuses on the features of MicroStation designed to improve user and work-group productivity. Providing lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, this class begins with a thorough examination of the DGN file and AccuDraw, and ends with an introduction to importing and exporting CAD data from/to other CAD programs.

Length: 3 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation User Update

This class is intended for the experienced MicroStation user and focuses on the features of MicroStation designed to improve user and work-group productivity. Providing lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, this class begins with a thorough examination of the DGN file and AccuDraw, and ends with an introduction to importing and exporting CAD data from/to other CAD programs.

Length: 3 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation Everything 3D

Through a series of hands-on exercises, users will develop a solid understanding of the 3D capabilities of MicroStation. Users will navigate and work in a 3D design file, create and edit 3D curves, solids and surfaces in MicroStation, create parametric 3D models and develop a basic knowledge of the rendering capabilities of MicroStation. In addition, users will learn how to take their 3D data and apply Dynamic Views to create 2D drawings.

Length: 3 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation CAD Management and Administration

The purpose of this course is to teach you the skills and techniques necessary to manage a MicroStation-based design environment, with an emphasis on project management and standardization. You will learn how to customize the MicroStation working environment and to integrate a variety of resources, both at the project level and the corporate level. Finally, you’ll learn about a wide variety of useful tools and utilities that further enhance the overall efficiency of your operations.

Length: 4 days

Cost: $2600

No Classes Available
MicroStation Quickstart

This 2 day course is designed to give a quick start to a 2D production drafter on how to use MicroStation software to create quality designs.  This is an Archway developed class, not a Bentley Institute class. You will learn an introduction to MicroStation, 2D and 3D. This class is designed for anyone who wants to quickly learn how to use MicroStation/PowerDraft to produce technical drawings and 3D models.

Length: 2 days

Cost: $1000

No Classes Available
MicroStation Rendering and Animation

This course covers the basic features of the Luxology rendering engine in MicroStation V8i. It will also teach the new animation user how to produce movies. It requires knowledge of MicroStation 3D.

Length: 4 days

Cost: $2000

No Classes Available
MicroStation for Animation

This course is designed to teach the new animation user how to produce movies. This course requires knowledge of MicroStation 3D. While it is intended for users with beginner through intermediate skills, it covers many advanced topics as well. Even an expert animator can learn valuable tips and tricks to improve animations.

Length: 2 days

Cost: $1100

No Classes Available
MicroStation for Rendering

This course covers the basic features of the Luxology rendering engine in MicroStation. The course is designed for beginners to the Luxology rendering world.

Length: 2 days

Cost: $1100

No Classes Available
MicroStation VBA Basics to Advanced

This two day course covers the features of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) development environment specific to MicroStation. This includes emulating common user tasks such as locating elements and performing global changes to design file contents. Students will learn how to make efficient use of the VBA Interactive Developer Environment, including the macro recorder and the Visual Basic Editor. This course provides and essential foundation for the design, development and deployment of MicroStation VBA macros automating fundamental operations in MicroStation.

Length: 2 days

Cost: $1000

No Classes Available

Ready to transform your Microstation experience and achieve these successes? Let Archway Systems guide you to excellence. Contact us today to get started!

Bentley Bash

Each year we host the Bentley Bash, a user group supported training event. The Bentley Bash is a free training and networking event that hosts sessions featuring the latest in Bentley software. It gives you a chance to get a look at the software, ask questions of the experts, and see for yourself why Bentley products are the best choice for your projects. For more information regarding our Bentley Bashes, including registration information, please visit our Events page.

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