Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Overview
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About RW2 Career and Technical Education (RW2)
The “R” stands for resiliency because resiliency is the best predictor of success in the classroom and in the workplace. The “2” stands for 2.0 – a nod to our team members who have worked together in other capacities.
RW2 is also a nonprofit private school certified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD).
• Risk-Free: Take the first two weeks of training at no cost.
• Real-World: Learn with and from industry-experienced instructors.
• Resiliency: Increase personal and workplace success.
• Referrals: Ready for a career opportunity and/or further education.
Course Logistics
Spring/Fall/Winter
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) – 14 weeks
- Revit for Building Information Modeling (BIM) – 15 weeks
- Cybersecurity (Information Security) – 24 weeks
All times below are Central Standard Time zone.
• Spring/Fall/Winter: CADD & Revit for BIM – Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 9am – 12:45pm (day);
5:30pm – 9:15pm (evening).
• Spring/Fall/Winter: Cybersecurity – Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9am – 12:30pm (day); 6:00pm – 9:30pm (evening).
Must be at least a high school junior or older. If not in high school, you must have earned a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent credential. Classes include live instructors. Online classes are accessed via Zoom. Moodle, a learning resource platform, is also used to obtain course materials, submit assignments, grades, and other resources.
Technical and soft skills are both part of the programming. Soft skills, e.g., business ethics, communication, resume updates, and interviewing skills. Soft skills sessions are part of and on the same day as technical skill classes.
During the training, access to the network or software is provided. Autodesk products for CADD and Revit for BIM are used.
A computer with a camera, microphone and a computer mouse are also needed. Computer Specifications – 16 GB RAM minimum, Operating System 64 bit, Windows 7 or higher or MAC OS X. MAC computers are compatible with AutoCAD but NOT Revit software without a special connection. Internet access is also required.
Architectural scale/ruler and graph paper may be needed for CADD and Revit/BIM. Internet access, computer with camera and microphone and a computer mouse are required for online classes.
Programs
You learn to use autocad software – commands and procedures to created 2-D drawings and designs such as architectural sections of walls, drafts of various foundations and building plans, and more.
You learn modeling or the 3-D digital design process related to architectural planning and design in line with the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. Fundamental design methods and practices for the creation of architectural drawings are taught. Topics involve the development of floor plans, elevations, sections of building projects including Scope Boxes
You learn basic information security and basic python programming to develop security tools and automate tasks. You will also understand network basics and network security as well as understand and recognize threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, and more. You will also be prepared to sit for CompTIA’s Security + certification exam.
RW2 instructors have actual industry experience in the programs offered and actual teaching and/or training experience.
Tuiton & Fees
The full cost for U.S. Students:
- CADD starts at $4,325.
- Revit/BIM starts at $4,892.
- Cybersecurity starts at $7,900.
All-inclusive: tuition, textbook, e-resources, or software access. A $500 deposit for CADD and BIM is deposit is due by week three. A $600 nonrefundable deposit for Cybersecurity is due by week one. Ask about our no interest payment plans for individuals only. Company-sponsored and third-party payments are different. Please see our Tuition & Fees page for more information.
- Full payments accepted.
- Payment plan options are available.
- An initial deposit is required.
See the payment plan information. Scholarships and discounts may be available as well.
Completion Requirements
The education and training leads to certificates of completion. Participants are also prepared to sit for Autodesk Certified User Exams for CADD and Revit, which are optional and not included in the tuition and fees. Cybersecurity participants receive some preparatory information for CompTIA exam certification. Completion includes meeting the attendance requirements for the respective program; earning a 2.0 GPA (C) or better; having a portfolio or samples of work; and an updated resume reflecting the RW2 education and training.
Career Placement & Assistance
Placement assistance is provided and contingent upon satisfying all requirements for completion. Through our career preparation session, students receive assistance with resumes, job search strategies, interviewing, and more. Graduates are actively promoted to various employers to assist in securing employment. (RW2 does not guarantee employment placement.)
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