Hydropower developers and contractors
Civil, structural and electrical design roles.
Online Courses for Learners in Nepal – Live from India
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01Nepal
Nepal hydropower, construction and tourism
Hydropower projects across the Himalayan rivers, a steady stream of construction work in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and a tourism sector built around trekking and heritage create technical and service jobs. Many young Nepali professionals also look to the Gulf and India for work.
Nepal runs fifteen minutes ahead of India, so live class timings are essentially identical, and recorded sessions help in areas with weak connectivity.
Where the jobs are
Kathmandu and Pokhara construction
Drafting and structural analysis.
Tourism and hospitality businesses
Bookings and online promotion.
02Courses that fit
What to learn for Nepal
STAAD.Pro
Structural analysis for hydropower and building structures.
40–80 hETABS
Multi-storey building analysis, relevant in earthquake-conscious design.
40–80 hAutoCAD Civil 3D
Roads and site design for mountain access.
40–80 hElectrical Power System Analysis
Protection and load studies for plants and grids.
40–64 hDigital Marketing
Trekking and homestay operators reaching travellers.
60–320 hTally Prime
Small-business accounts.
80–110 h03Joining from Nepal
How learning works
Nepali learners study live online at essentially the same clock time as India, with recorded support for unreliable connections.
Where we teach: classroom batches run at our Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet centres in Tamil Nadu; learners elsewhere join live online or hybrid batches.
07Compare
Four courses, side by side
| Course | Hours | Who it suits | First project |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAAD.Pro | 40–80 h | Civil students and beginners who want a solid 40-hour grounding in modelling, loading, analysis and basic design. | G+3 RCC residential frame |
| ETABS | 40–80 h | Civil students and engineers who want a 40-hour practical start in building modelling, loading, analysis and member design. | Steel industrial frame |
| AutoCAD Civil 3D | 40–80 h | Beginners who want a solid 40-hour grounding in survey data, surfaces, earthwork and basic road corridor design. | Road alignment to IRC criteria |
| Electrical Power System Analysis | 40–64 h | Students and engineers who want a shorter 40-hour version focused on power system basics, single line diagrams and the main ETAP studies. | Cable and transformer sizing |
08Study plan
Your first 42 weeks from Nepal
At around seven hours a week, alongside college or work. Faster or slower is fine; finish each project before moving on.
- Weeks 1–11: STAAD.Pro (40–80 h)
- Weeks 12–22: ETABS (40–80 h)
- Weeks 23–33: AutoCAD Civil 3D (40–80 h)
- Weeks 34–42: Electrical Power System Analysis (40–64 h)
05Your learning path
From Nepal, step by step
STAAD.Pro 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Assign sections, materials, member releases, offsets and supports
- Edit models quickly with repeat, mirror, rotate, split and merge tools
- Design isolated, combined, mat and pile cap foundations and prepare a design report
Project to build: Footing design set. Design isolated, combined and mat footings in STAAD Foundation Advanced from the frame reactions.
Tools covered: RC Designer (interactive concrete design), STAAD.Beava for bridge decks, STAAD Foundation Advanced, DXF, CIS/2 and SACS export, Steel design module.
Professional level: Civil and structural engineers who want the full 80-hour workflow including seismic, dynamic analysis, interactive RC design and foundation design.
ETABS 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Design concrete frames, shear walls, steel frames, connections and joists
- Run analysis and interpret deformed shapes, BMD, SFD and shell stresses
- Draw and edit beams, columns, braces, floors, walls and openings
Project to build: Shear-wall building. Add shear walls to a multi-storey model, run the analysis and check the wall design results.
Tools covered: Flat and waffle slab modelling, Frame, slab, deck and wall sections, Modal and response spectrum analysis, Section Designer, Quick templates, stories and grid systems.
Professional level: Engineers heading into structural design offices who want 80 hours including slab systems, seismic and non-linear analysis.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 40–80 h
You will learn to
- Build and analyse surfaces from points, breaklines, contours, LiDAR and DEM data
- Set up Civil 3D templates, object styles and label styles for a project
- Run slope, elevation, watershed and catchment analysis on a ground model
Project to build: Road alignment to IRC criteria. Design a horizontal alignment and vertical profile, apply design checks and superelevation, and generate the corridor.
Tools covered: Parcels and right of way, Volume surfaces and earthwork reports, Intersections and roundabouts, Survey database and field book import, Gravity pipe networks.
Foundation level: Beginners who want a solid 40-hour grounding in survey data, surfaces, earthwork and basic road corridor design.
Electrical Power System Analysis 40–64 h
You will learn to
- Perform harmonic and arc flash studies and design an earthing grid using step and touch potential checks
- Run load flow, short circuit and motor acceleration studies in ETAP
- Create projects, insert elements and build and edit single line diagrams in ETAP
Project to build: Cable and transformer sizing. Size feeder cables and a distribution transformer for a given load list.
Tools covered: Load flow analysis, Transformer sizing, Ground grid design (IEEE and FEM methods), Motor acceleration study, ETAP.
Foundation level: EEE graduates and working engineers who want the full 64-hour programme with every ETAP module, a final project and interview preparation.
06Careers
Roles that fit work around Nepal
Structural Design Engineer
A structural design engineer makes sure buildings, bridges, towers and industrial structures stand safely under their own weight, people, wind and earthquakes.
Day to day: apply dead, live, wind and seismic loads as per IS codes; check contractor queries and support site visits.
Skills employers ask for: Reinforcement detailing and bar bending schedules; Revit Structure detailing; ETABS modelling for multi-storey buildings.
Where careers start: Graduate / Trainee Engineer.
Highway / Road Design Engineer
A highway or road design engineer plans the geometry of roads, from village link roads to national highways and expressways.
Day to day: import survey data and build digital terrain models; create typical cross-sections, corridors and junction layouts.
Skills employers ask for: Plan-and-profile drawing production; Coordination with survey and site teams; Earthwork and quantity calculation.
Where careers start: Trainee / CAD Engineer.
Power System Engineer
A power system engineer studies how electricity flows through generators, transformers, cables, lines and loads, and makes sure the network is safe, reliable and efficient.
Day to day: model systems and control behaviour in MATLAB; prepare study reports for clients and site teams.
Skills employers ask for: Power quality and harmonics basics; Transformer, cable and switchgear selection; Power system fundamentals (per-unit, faults, load flow).
Where careers start: Graduate Engineer.
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Tell a counsellor your background and goal. You get the right course, the syllabus, the next batch and a free demo class.
04Class timings
When classes fit your day
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 6:45 PM–8:45 PM |
| Kathmandu | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 5:45 AM–7:45 AM |
| Kathmandu | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 8:45 AM–10:45 AM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
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09FAQ
Nepal – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppIs there a course for earthquake-aware structural design?
ETABS and STAAD Pro cover analysis tools; local codes and engineer registration remain your responsibility.
Can I join from Pokhara?
Yes, with a stable internet connection.
Which course should I start with in Nepal?
Hydropower projects across the Himalayan rivers, a steady stream of construction work in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and a tourism sector built around trekking and h A sensible order is STAAD.Pro first, then ETABS once you are comfortable.
Which ETABS level should I choose?
Choose Essential if you want the core workflow for regular buildings. Choose Proficient if you want a design office role, since it adds slab systems and seismic, pushover and time history analysis.
Can I learn online or in hybrid mode?
Yes, classroom, online and hybrid modes are offered, depending on trainer availability.
Can I learn online from Nepal?
Yes, from home. Classes are live with a trainer, recorded practice files are shared after each session, and the certificate is the same whether you learn online or in a classroom.
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