--- title: Blueprint Reading Basics description: Learn blueprint basics, including drawing scale, organization, and terminology for residential and commercial construction documents. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Construction%20and%20Residential_1.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Trades and Services [Blueprint Reading Basics](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655836200#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Construction%20and%20Residential_1.png) # Blueprint Reading Basics #### $895 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/blueprint-reading-basics/) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 3 #### $895 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/blueprint-reading-basics/) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 30 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Certificate Program ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description In our Blueprint Reading Basics course, you will start at the very beginning to learn about the drawing scale. In lessons that are thorough and detailed, you will learn how blueprint drawings are organized, and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. In this blueprint reading course, you will also review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings, as well as project specifications during this blueprint training. By course completion, you will have developed the necessary skills and terminology to read and comprehend residential and commercial construction documents and gain experience in understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents work. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of construction documents - Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits - Gain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents makes the construction documents easier to understand the project How you will benefit: - Develop skills needed to read and understand construction documents on both residential and commercial projects - Gain an understanding of the relationship between construction documents, the quantity takeoff, and the construction process - Obtain an understanding of important terminology and jargon used in the construction industry #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) ##### Prerequisites There are no prerequisites to complete this course. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/blueprint-reading-basics/) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $895 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://careertraining.ed2go.com/loyola/training-programs/blueprint-reading-basics/)