Core tool for structural design
STAAD.Pro is one of the most widely used analysis programs in Indian design offices, so it appears in many structural job postings.
CADD Centre · Civil / Architectural CADD
STAAD.Pro Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Model, load, analyse and design concrete and steel structures in STAAD.Pro – from simple frames to seismic checks and footings.
2 levels40–80 h177 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is STAAD.Pro
What is STAAD.Pro? In plain words.
STAAD.Pro is structural analysis and design software from Bentley Systems. Engineers use it to build a model of a structure – a building frame, truss, tower, bridge deck or industrial shed – apply dead, live, wind and earthquake loads, and then check how every beam, column and slab behaves. It calculates forces, bending moments and deflections, and designs members to Indian and international codes.
Consultancy firms, EPC contractors and design offices use STAAD.Pro daily for residential and commercial buildings, factories, pipe racks, transmission towers and foundations. Employers ask for it because a site engineer who can also produce a checked structural model and design report is far more useful. Knowing STAAD.Pro is often the first step towards a structural design engineer role.
Vellore district keeps growing, with new homes, hospitals, college blocks and industrial sheds around Ranipet SIPCOT, so there is steady demand for civil engineers who can design structures. Design offices in Chennai and Bengaluru are also within easy reach.
What you will be able to do
- Create structural models using grids, nodes, beams and the Structure Wizard
- Edit models quickly with repeat, mirror, rotate, split and merge tools
- Assign sections, materials, member releases, offsets and supports
- Apply dead, live, floor, wind, moving and seismic loads with load combinations
- Model slabs, walls and shells with plates, meshing and solids
- Run static, response spectrum, P-Delta and buckling analysis and read the results
- Design RC beams and columns and steel members as per code parameters
- Design isolated, combined, mat and pile cap foundations and prepare a design report
02Why learn it
Why learn STAAD.Pro now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Turns theory into real designs
The shear force, bending moment and RCC design you studied in college become models you can analyse and check on screen.
Covers concrete and steel
You design RC beams and columns and steel members in the same software, which suits both building and industrial projects.
Earthquake and wind loads
You learn to generate wind loads and seismic base shear and to read the results – skills every design office needs.
Foundations included
The Proficient level adds STAAD Foundation Advanced for isolated, combined, mat and pile cap footings.
Report-ready output
You finish with analysis results, drawings exported to DXF and a formatted design report you can show at interviews.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech Civil students
Add a design tool to your degree before campus or off-campus interviews.
Diploma Civil students
Move from drafting to understanding how structures are analysed and designed.
ME/MTech Structural students
Use STAAD.Pro for project work on seismic, dynamic and P-Delta analysis.
Site and project engineers
Check member sizes and loads yourself instead of relying only on consultants.
Civil draughtsmen
Understand the design behind the drawings and grow into a design role.
Architects and interior designers
Get a working idea of structural behaviour for better coordination with engineers.
Before you start: Basic computer use and a civil engineering background (diploma or degree, or pursuing one). Knowing strength of materials and RCC/steel design basics helps you get much more from the course.
04Levels & syllabus
Every STAAD.Pro level, topic by topic.
2 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Essential in STAAD.Pro
Civil students and beginners who want a solid 40-hour grounding in modelling, loading, analysis and basic design.
40 hours9 modules · 72 topicsCode EBESA2204Certificate: CADD Centre network
9 modules · 72 topics
01Introduction and Interface8 topics
Overview of Structural Analysis and DesignOverview of STAAD.Pro Connect EditionOverview of FundamentalsGUICreating and Opening a New FileUnit System and Coordinate SystemNavigation and Mouse ControlsSTAAD Editor
02Geometry Creation7 topics
Grids and Types of GridsNode Creation: Snap Node, Node Table, Nodes at Overlapping BeamsInsert Node for Single and Multiple MembersBeam Creation: Snap Beam, Beam Layout, Connect Beams AlongPoint to Point, Between Midpoints and Perpendicular IntersectionCurved MembersCreating Geometry Using STAAD Editor
03Structure Wizard8 topics
Units in Structure WizardCreating a TrussCreating a FrameCreating a Continuous BeamCreating a Cylindrical Frame and Beam ModelEditing ParametersTransferring the Model to STAAD.ProAdding Items to the Library
04Model Editing and View Tools8 topics
Select MenuBeam Editing: Split, Stretch, Break, Merge, Renumber, MoveNode Editing: Move, Merge, RenumberTranslational RepeatCircular RepeatMirrorRotateView Tools
05Properties and Specifications8 topics
Material SpecificationSection Profile SpecificationMember OrientationAxial ActionsMember End ReleaseMember OffsetSupport SpecificationGroup Specification
06Loads and Load Combinations10 topics
Creating a Primary Load and Adding Self WeightNodal LoadMember Load: Uniform and Concentrated Force and MomentLinear Varying, Trapezoidal and Hydrostatic LoadPre/Post StressArea LoadFloor LoadWind Load Definition and Wind Load CaseDefining Load CombinationsAutomatic Load Combination and Auto Combination Rules
07Analysis and Finite Elements10 topics
Introduction to AnalysisIntroduction to FEMPlate Generation: 3 or 4-Noded 2D PlatesSurface Objects with HolesTriangular and Infill PlatesPlate Meshing and Surface MeshingSolid 3D Bricks from 4 to 8 NodesComposite DecksStructure Wizard: Surface, Plate and Solid ModelsPlate Thickness
08Plate and Special Loads7 topics
Pressure on Full PlateConcentrated Plate LoadPartial Plate Pressure LoadTrapezoidal and Hydrostatic Plate LoadElement Joint LoadMoving LoadReference Load and Repeat Load
09Design and Reporting6 topics
Batch Design vs Interactive DesignConcrete Design: Column DesignConcrete Design: Beam DesignSteel Design in STAAD.ProDesign of Overhead Transmission Line TowersReport Generation
Professional level
Proficient in STAAD.Pro
Civil and structural engineers who want the full 80-hour workflow including seismic, dynamic analysis, interactive RC design and foundation design.
80 hours11 modules · 105 topicsCode EBPFA2204Certificate: CADD Centre network
11 modules · 105 topics
01Structural Basics and STAAD.Pro Interface9 topics
Basic Terminologies and Idealization of StructuresCalculation of Shear Force and Bending MomentFacilities, Workflow and Types of Structure in STAAD.ProQuick Access Toolbar, Ribbon Tabs and Tool SearchWorkflow Page Control, Workflows Panel, Data Area and Status BarCreating and Opening FilesInput Units, Display Units, Base Unit System and Unit ConverterGlobal and Local Coordinate SystemsSTAAD Editor, Input Files and STAAD Command Language Syntax
02Grids, Nodes, Beams and Structure Wizard9 topics
Methods of Creating Structure GeometryLinear, Radial and Irregular GridsImporting STAAD.Pro Grid Files and DXF Files as GridsNodes Using Node Table, Snap Node and Command EditorBeams Using Beam Layout, Snap Beam and New NodesBeams at Midpoints, Perpendicular and Curved BeamsConnecting Beams Along X/Y/Z AxisStructure Wizard: Truss, Frame, Continuous Beam and Cylindrical ModelsImporting CAD Models and VBA Macro Models
03Selection, Model Editing and View Tools9 topics
Selection Groups, Drag Box, Drag Line and Drag RegionGeometry, Node, Beam and Physical Member CursorsInverse Selection and Selection by Geometry ListSelecting Entities Parallel to a Plane or Connected to an EntityFiltered Selection and Selection by Property NameSelecting Objects Lacking Input DataInsert Nodes, Break, Stretch, Merge, Renumber and Intersect BeamsTranslational and Circular Repeat, Rotate, Mirror and MoveRotation Mode, 3D Rendering, Labels and Beam End Identification
04Sections, Materials and Specifications12 topics
Prismatic, Tee, Trapezoidal and Tapered SectionsUser Provided Tables and Section DatabaseSection Assignment MethodsIsotropic and Orthotropic Materials and Material ConstantsNode Specification and Rigid LinksMember Orientation, Axial Action Members, End Releases and End OffsetsMember Imperfection, Cable Members and Cracked Section PropertiesMember Fire ProofingFixed, Pinned, Roller, Spring and Multi-Linear Spring SupportsTension/Compression Only Springs, Enforced, Inclined and Foundation SupportsGroup SpecificationSection Wizard and Section Database Manager
05Loading and Load Combinations10 topics
Load Cases and Load DefinitionsSelf Weight, Nodal Loads and Support DisplacementUniform, Concentrated, Linear Varying and Trapezoidal Member LoadsHydrostatic Load, Pre/Post Stress and Floor LoadWind Load GeneratorDesign Wind Speed and Design Wind PressureDefining and Assigning Wind LoadLoad Combinations and Auto Load Combination RulesAnalysing the Model and Using the Output ViewerViewing Reactions, Displacements and Beam Results in Post-Processing
06Plates, Shells and Solids (FEM)12 topics
Finite Element Method, Plate and Shell ElementsPlate Layout, Snap Plate and Infill PlatesCreating Plates Using the Command EditorStructure Wizard: Quadrilateral Plate, Cylindrical Surface and Hyperbolic Paraboloid ShellSpherical Surface, Plates with Holes, Cooling Tower and Bunker or SiloSurface Mesh and Plate MeshParametric Surface Models with Polygonal and Circular OpeningsSlab/Wall Connection4 to 8-Noded Solids and Solid ModelsComposite DecksPlate and Solid CursorsPlate Thickness and Element Release
07Plate, Moving and Bridge Loads9 topics
Full, Partial and Concentrated Plate PressureTrapezoidal and Hydrostatic Plate LoadsElement Joint, Area, Solid and Temperature LoadsDefining Vehicles and Generating Moving Load CasesLoad EnvelopeReference Load and Repeat LoadViewing Plate ResultsSTAAD.Beava: Deck, Roadway and Vehicle DatabaseSTAAD.Beava Load Generator Parameters and Load Cases
08Seismic and Advanced Analysis12 topics
Seismology Concepts and Seismic WavesDesign Horizontal Seismic CoefficientDesign Seismic Base Shear and Its Distribution to Floor LevelsSeismic Definition and Lateral Seismic Loads in STAAD.ProPush-over Analysis, Plastic Hinges and Building PerformanceResponse Spectrum AnalysisTime History AnalysisFrequency Calculation: Rayleigh Method and Modal CalculationMass Modelling Using Reference LoadsP-Delta AnalysisBuckling and Imperfection AnalysisPost-Processing Workflow and Animated Result Videos
09Concrete and Steel Design9 topics
Beam and Column DesignConcrete Design Parameters and Design CommandsReviewing Design ResultsRC Designer Interface and Design OverviewPhysical Members, Design Briefs and Design GroupsDesign CheckSteel Design Process and ParametersSteel Design Commands and ResultsDesign of Overhead Transmission Line Towers
10Foundation Design (STAAD Foundation Advanced)9 topics
Types of FoundationsSTAAD Foundation Advanced WorkflowIsolated Footing: Project Info, Column Positions, Loads and DesignCombined/Strip FootingMat Foundation: Boundary, Mesh, Slab Analysis and Moment EnvelopeMat Reinforcement ZonesPile Cap DesignPlant Foundations: Vertical Vessel, Horizontal Vessel and TankTool Kit: Ribbed Beam Footing
11Import, Export and Reports5 topics
Importing Various ModelsExport to DXF, CIS/2 and SACS Input FilesPrint Current View and Take Picture ToolsReport Setup: Pages, Items, Pictures and Load CasesAdding Name and Logo to Reports
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Choose Essential (40 hours) if you are new to STAAD.Pro and want to model, load and design a typical frame. Choose Proficient (80 hours) if you want job-ready depth – seismic and dynamic analysis, interactive RC design, bridge loading with STAAD.Beava and foundation design. After STAAD.Pro, ETABS or Revit Structure are good next steps.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential in STAAD.Pro Code EBESA2204 | Foundation | 40 h | Civil students and beginners who want a solid 40-hour grounding in modelling, loading, analysis and basic design. |
| Proficient in STAAD.Pro Code EBPFA2204 | Professional | 80 h | Civil and structural engineers who want the full 80-hour workflow including seismic, dynamic analysis, interactive RC design and foundation design. |
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
G+3 RCC residential frame
Model a multi-storey building, apply dead, live, floor and wind loads, and design beams and columns.
Industrial steel truss shed
Build a roof truss and portal frame with the Structure Wizard and carry out steel design.
Seismic check of a building
Calculate base shear, run a response spectrum analysis and compare storey forces and drifts.
Transmission line tower
Model and design an overhead transmission line tower as covered in the syllabus.
Footing design set
Design isolated, combined and mat footings in STAAD Foundation Advanced from the frame reactions.
Tools & features covered
STAAD.Pro Connect EditionSTAAD Editor and command languageStructure WizardWind Load GeneratorSeismic load definition and response spectrumRC Designer (interactive concrete design)Steel design moduleSTAAD.Beava for bridge decksSTAAD Foundation AdvancedOutput Viewer and post-processingDXF, CIS/2 and SACS exportReport Setup
Talk to a counsellor about STAAD.Pro
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after STAAD.Pro
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Structural Design Engineer (Trainee)
Builds STAAD.Pro models and runs analysis under a senior engineer's guidance.
Structural Engineer
Designs RCC and steel members and checks them against code requirements.
Design Engineer – Industrial Structures
Designs pipe racks, sheds, platforms and equipment foundations for plants.
Foundation Design Engineer
Sizes and details footings, mats and pile caps from analysis reactions.
Tower Design Engineer
Analyses and designs transmission and telecom tower structures.
Site / Project Engineer
Uses design knowledge to check drawings and resolve structural issues on site.
Structural Draughtsman
Prepares drawings from design output and supports the design team.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2.4–4 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹4.5–8 LPA
Senior6+ years₹9–16 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Structural design consultancyBuilding constructionEPC and infrastructurePower transmissionOil, gas and process plantsBridges and highwaysPre-engineered buildingsReal estate development
Companies that use these skills
Larsen & ToubroTata ProjectsShapoorji PallonjiAfcons InfrastructureKEC InternationalKalpataru Projects InternationalTata Consulting EngineersAECOM IndiaJacobsWSP IndiaEngineers India LimitedSterling and WilsonKirby Building SystemsGodrej & Boyce
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Trainee Structural Engineer
Builds models, applies loads and prepares results under supervision.
2
Structural Design Engineer
Handles the analysis and design of complete buildings or sheds.
3
Senior Structural Engineer
Checks others' models, leads seismic and foundation design and talks to clients.
4
Lead / Principal Engineer
Leads the structural team on large projects and signs off designs.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Naresh N
Knitwear Designer & Quality Checker
SGS India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
Surendar S
Design Engineer, Assistant Engineer - Design
Hirise Drafting and Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Eversendai Construction Pvt. Ltd (ECPL), Chennai
Suresh K
CNC Lathe Programmer
Propel Valve Pvt. Ltd
Anish R
Design Engineer
New Auto Tech Pvt. Ltd
Internship available: STAAD.Pro internship (20–104 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the CADD Centre network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn STAAD.Pro at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
STAAD.Pro in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi
STAAD.Pro in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore
STAAD.Pro in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet
09FAQ
STAAD.Pro course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is STAAD.Pro used for?
STAAD.Pro is Bentley's software for analysing and designing structures. You model a building, shed, tower or bridge, apply loads such as dead, live, wind and earthquake, and the software finds forces and deflections and designs concrete and steel members.
Who can join the STAAD.Pro course?
It suits BE/BTech and diploma civil students, structural postgraduates, site engineers and civil draughtsmen. You should be comfortable with a computer; knowing basic structural analysis and RCC design makes learning much easier.
How long is each STAAD.Pro level?
Essential in STAAD.Pro is 40 hours and Proficient in STAAD.Pro is 80 hours. Sessions mix theory, demo and hands-on exercises. Your weekly schedule depends on the batch you choose.
Should I choose Essential or Proficient?
Take Essential if you want to learn modelling, loading and basic concrete and steel design. Take Proficient if you are aiming for a structural design job, as it adds seismic, dynamic, P-Delta and buckling analysis, the RC Designer, STAAD.Beava and foundation design.
What jobs and salary can I expect after STAAD.Pro?
Common roles are trainee structural engineer, design engineer and foundation design engineer in consultancies and EPC firms. Freshers typically start around ₹2.4–4 LPA, with higher pay in metros and with experience. These figures are indicative and depend on the company, city and your skills.
Can I take the STAAD.Pro course online or in hybrid mode?
Yes. STAAD.Pro training is offered in classroom, online or hybrid mode, depending on trainer availability at your chosen centre. The counsellor will confirm which batches and modes are open when you enquire.
Is there a free demo class?
You can ask for a demo or a counselling session at the Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet centre before you join. It helps you see how classes run and meet the trainer. Message the centre on WhatsApp to book a slot.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On completing the programme and its assessments you receive a course certificate from the training partner through CareerKraft. It shows the exact programme title and can be added to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Do you provide placement support?
Yes, we offer placement support: help with your resume and portfolio, mock interviews and sharing of job leads we come across. We do not promise or guarantee a job – your skills, practice and interview performance decide the outcome.
What is the fee for the STAAD.Pro course?
Fees change with the level, mode and current offers, so we do not print them here. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, any offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
A laptop is not required for classroom training because the centres have lab systems. For online or hybrid learning you need a Windows laptop that can run STAAD.Pro; the counsellor can share the recommended configuration.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
The course runs at all three CareerKraft centres – Katpadi (Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi), Vellore (CSI Complex, Anna Salai, near Raja Theatre) and Ranipet (Krishnagiri Trunk Road, near SBI, Muthukadai). Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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