3ds Max Course Online from India

Learn Autodesk 3ds Max to model interiors, building exteriors and products, then light, render and animate them as realistic images and walkthroughs. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.

Live online2 levels40–80 hYour time zone

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01About the course

What you will learn in 3ds Max

Autodesk 3ds Max is 3D modelling, rendering and animation software. You build objects from splines, primitives and editable polygons, shape them with modifiers, give them materials and textures, place lights and cameras, and then render still images or animations. Its AEC objects, such as doors, windows, stairs, walls and railings, make it especially handy for building and interior scenes, while its polygon tools suit product and mechanical models too.

This page is for learners outside Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet – NRIs, professionals in the Gulf and other countries, and students elsewhere in India who want 3ds Max taught live by a trainer.

Basic computer skills are enough to start. Knowing how to read a floor plan or an engineering drawing, and some AutoCAD, will help you model faster.

At a glance

2 programme levels: 40–80 h
Live online, hybrid or offline in India
Projects assessed before certification
Certificate from the CADD Centre network
Batches fixed around your time zone

02Outcomes

Skills you will be able to show

Navigate the 3ds Max interface, viewports, command panel and quad menus with confidence
Model objects using splines, standard and extended primitives and compound objects
Build doors, windows, stairs, walls and railings with AEC objects
Shape and detail models with Editable Poly and object-space modifiers
Create and assign materials using the Compact and Slate Material Editors and UVW mapping
Set up photometric and standard lights, sun positioner and cameras for interior and exterior scenes

03Syllabus

3ds Max syllabus by level

Every module and topic taught in the classroom batch is covered online. Open a level to see its modules.

Foundation level

Essential in Max for engineers

Beginners who want a 40-hour course that goes from the interface to modelling, materials, lighting, rendering and a basic animation.

40 hours10 modules · 79 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network

01Introduction to 3ds Max5 topics

Design harmony and Max for architectsAutodesk 3ds Max overviewTerminologies: modelling, lights and cameras, animation, renderingThe Welcome Screen: Learn, Start and Extend tabsLayout panel

023ds Max Interface and Tools11 topics

Elements of the GUIApplication button and Quick Access toolbarInfo Centre, menu bar and main toolbarRibbon and Scene ExplorerViewport layout, command panel and viewportsAnimation and time controlsViewport navigation controlsQuad menu: Transform and Display quadrantsTools menu: Display Floater, Array, Align, SnapshotColor Clipboard utilityPractice: set viewports and assign styles

03Shapes and Geometry14 topics

Splines: line, rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, donut, NGon, star, helix, egg and sectionExtended splines: WRectangle, channel, angle and teeStandard primitives: box, cone, sphere, GeoSphere, cylinder, tube, torus, pyramid, teapot, plane, TextPlusExtended primitives: hedra, torus knot, chamfer box, ChamferCyl, oil tank, capsule, spindle, L-Ext, gengon, C-Ext, ring wave, prism, hoseCompound objects: morph, scatter, conform, connect, BlobMesh, shape merge, Boolean, terrain, loft, mesher, ProBoolean, ProCutterPatch grids: quad patch and tri patchNURBS surfaces: point surface and CV surfaceDoors: pivot, sliding and bi-foldWindows: awning, casement, fixed, pivoted, projected and slidingAEC Extended: foliage, railing and wallStairs: straight, L-type, U-type and spiralDynamics objects: spring and damperSpace warps: gravity, wind and displacePractice: model a sofa

04Editable Poly and Selection Modifiers6 topics

Mesh Select, Patch Select and Poly Select modifiersVertex: remove, break, extrude, weld, chamfer, target weldEdge: remove, split, extrude, weld, chamfer, target weld, bridge, connectBorder: extrude, insert vertex, chamfer, cap, bridge, connectPolygon/Element: insert vertex, extrude, outline, bevel, inset, bridge, flipPractice: model a bedroom furniture set

05Object-Space Modifiers6 topics

Bend, Lattice, Push and Shell modifiersStretch, Twist, Lathe and Wave modifiersSmooth, TurboSmooth and Symmetry modifiersCloth modifier and cloth simulation parametersFFD (Free Form Deformation)Practice: detail the bedroom set using cloth and other modifiers

06Modelling Interior and Exterior Objects5 topics

Detailed modelling of a kitchen cabinetModelling objects for a living roomModelling the exterior of a buildingEnvironment modellingPractice: model the kitchen cabinet and a building exterior

07Materials9 topics

Compact Material Editor: get, put and assign materialsReset map, make material copy, make unique and put to libraryMaterial ID channel and realistic material display in viewportShow end result, go to parent and go forward to siblingSlate Material Editor: toolbar, Material/Map Browser, active view and parameter editorUVW coordinates rollouts (2D and 3D) and Camera Map modifierUVW Map modifier and its manipulatorsComposite materialDefining materials for an exterior model

08Lights, Camera and Rendering9 topics

Photometric lights: target light, free light, skylight portal, sun positionerStandard lights: target and free spotlight, target and free directional light, omni, skylight, area lightsCameras: physical, free and target cameraWalkthrough AssistantRender Setup dialogART, Scanline and Mental Ray renderersEnvironment and Effects dialog and exposure controlsExterior lighting, environment texturing and exterior renderingPractice: interior and exterior render output

09Animation9 topics

Saving and loading animationAnimation layers and layer controllerAnimation and time controls, time configurationAnimation quad menu: set, pose and transform quadrantsAnimation constraints and wire parametersPosition, rotation and scale controllersVideo PostDaylight shadow animationChess animation

10File Management and Project5 topics

File handling: new, save, merge, manage, propertiesMerging filesPrint Size WizardProject worksheetPractice: create an animation and export it

Professional level

Proficient in Max for engineers

Learners who want the complete 80-hour programme, adding particle systems, helpers, space warps, mechanical models, more renderers and export formats.

80 hours12 modules · 88 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network

01Introduction to 3ds Max5 topics

Design harmony: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, contract administrationMax for architects and Max for mechanicalTerminologies: modelling, lights and cameras, animation, renderingThe Welcome Screen: Learn, Start and Extend tabsLayout panel

02Interface and Viewport Navigation12 topics

Elements of the GUI, Application button and Quick Access toolbarInfo Centre, menu bar, main toolbar and ribbonScene Explorer, viewport layout and command panelMAXScript Mini ListenerStatus line and prompt lineIsolate Selection and Selection Lock togglesCoordinate displayZoom, Zoom All, Zoom Region, Pan, Orbit and Field-of-ViewMaximize Viewport toggle and time configurationQuad menu: Transform and Display quadrantsTools menu: Display Floater, Array, Align, Snapshot, Color ClipboardPractice: set viewports and assign styles

03Shapes, Primitives and AEC Objects8 topics

Splines and extended splinesStandard primitives and extended primitivesCompound objects: morph, scatter, conform, connect, BlobMesh, Boolean, terrain, loft, ProBoolean, ProCutterWindows: awning, casement, fixed, pivoted, projected and slidingAEC Extended: foliage, railing and wallDoors: pivot, sliding and bi-foldStairs: straight, L-type, U-type and spiralPractice: model a single-storey residence

04Particles, Patches and Surfaces7 topics

Particle Flow sourceSpray, Snow, Super Spray, Blizzard, PArray and PCloudPatch grids: quad patch and tri patchBody objects: Body Utility, Join Bodies and Body CutterNURBS surfaces: point surface and CV surfacePoint Cloud objectPractice: create and add a particle system to a scene

05Dynamics, Helpers, Space Warps and Hierarchy8 topics

Dynamics objects: spring and damperHelpers: dummy, container, crowd, delegate, ExposeTM, grid, pointHelpers: light meter, tape, protractor, compassSpace warps: push, motor, vortex, drag, PBomb, path follow, gravity, wind, displaceHierarchy: adjust pivot, affect pivot/object/hierarchy onlyCenter and align to object, world and pivot; move pivot to origin; reset pivotMotion panel: sub-object, parameters and trajectoriesPractice: modify geometry using space warps

06Editable Poly and Modifiers8 topics

Mesh Select, Patch Select and Poly Select modifiersVertex, edge, border and polygon/element editing toolsExtrude, bevel, inset, outline, bridge, chamfer and weldBend, Lattice, Push, Shell, Stretch, Twist, Lathe and Wave modifiersSmooth, TurboSmooth and Symmetry modifiersCloth modifier and simulation parametersFFD (Free Form Deformation)Practice: model and detail a bedroom furniture set

07Interior, Exterior and Environment Modelling5 topics

Detailed modelling of a kitchen cabinetModelling a living room furniture setModelling the exterior of a buildingEnvironment modellingPractice: kitchen, living room, building exterior and environment models

08Modelling Mechanical Objects3 topics

Modelling a headphoneModelling a gear systemPractice: headphone and gear system models

09Materials and Mapping8 topics

Compact Material Editor tools and material librarySlate Material Editor: Material/Map Browser, active view, parameter editorUVW coordinates and Camera Map modifierUVW Map modifier and manipulatorsComposite materialMaterials for an exterior modelApplying metallic materials to a headphonePractice: materials for bedroom, kitchen and headphones

10Lights, Cameras and Rendering9 topics

Photometric and standard lightsSunlight and Daylight systems and their parametersPhysical, free and target cameras; Walkthrough AssistantRender Setup dialogQuicksilver Hardware, ART, Scanline, VUE File, iray and Mental Ray renderersA360 cloud renderingEnvironment and Effects dialog and exposure controlsExterior lighting, environment texturing and exterior renderingPractice: interior and exterior render output

11Animation9 topics

Saving and loading animation and animation layersAnimation and time controls, time configurationAnimation quad menu: set, pose and transform quadrantsAnimation constraints and wire parametersPosition, rotation and scale controllers and Video PostDaylight shadow animation and chess animationObject on path simulationGear animationPractice: animated scene, daylight shadow and chess animations

12File Management and Export6 topics

File handling: new, save, merge, manage, propertiesAVI output: compressor, quality, keyframe rate and setupPrint Size WizardExport to OBJ, IGES and 3DSProject worksheetPractice: AVI animation output and file export

04Tools covered

Software and tools you will use

Autodesk 3ds MaxEditable Poly modellingAEC objects (doors, windows, stairs, walls, railings)Object-space modifiers and ClothCompact and Slate Material EditorsUVW Map and Camera MapPhotometric lights, Sunlight and Daylight systemsART, Scanline and Mental Ray renderersParticle Flow and space warps (Proficient)Animation layers, constraints and controllersAVI, OBJ, IGES and 3DS export (Proficient)

We provide training and instruction only. Software and licences are not included; use your own licence, or an educational or trial licence where the software maker offers one. See our Software & Licensing Policy. Certificates are skill-training certificates, not degrees or professional licences.

05Projects

Practice projects

Bedroom furniture set

Model a bed, side tables and wardrobe with Editable Poly, then soften the bedding with the Cloth modifier.

Kitchen cabinet and living room

Build detailed modular kitchen units and a living room set, then texture and light them for an interior render.

Building exterior render

Model a residence exterior with its surroundings, apply materials and render it with daylight and exposure control.

Headphone and gear system

In the Proficient level, model a headphone and a gear set, apply metallic materials and animate the gears.

06How online works

How the 3ds Max course runs online

Pick the mode that matches where you are and what you can travel for.

Live online

Trainer-led sessions on your own computer. Same syllabus, project and certificate as classroom batches. Evening, early-morning or weekend slots in your time zone.

Hybrid

Part online, part in the lab. Take lab sessions at Vellore, Katpadi or Ranipet when you visit India, and the rest online. Depends on trainer and lab availability.

100% offline in India

Learn at our centres on any date that suits you and the trainer. Fast-track schedules possible. Partner-centre options in other cities are explored case by case.

07Class timings

Find your class time

Example slots for popular regions. Your exact timing is fixed with the trainer on WhatsApp.

City	Slot	Your local time	India time (IST)
Dubai · Abu Dhabi	Weekday evening	7:00 PM–9:00 PM	8:30 PM–10:30 PM
Dubai · Abu Dhabi	Weekday early morning	6:00 AM–8:00 AM	7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Dubai · Abu Dhabi	Weekend morning	9:00 AM–11:00 AM	10:30 AM–12:30 PM

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.

City	Slot	Your local time	India time (IST)
London · Manchester · Birmingham	Weekday evening	7:00 PM–9:00 PM	12:30 AM–2:30 AM (next day) late night in Indiawinter · summer: 11:30 PM–1:30 AM late night in India
London · Manchester · Birmingham	Weekday early morning	6:00 AM–8:00 AM	11:30 AM–1:30 PMwinter · summer: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
London · Manchester · Birmingham	Weekend morning	9:00 AM–11:00 AM	2:30 PM–4:30 PMwinter · summer: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM

City	Slot	Your local time	India time (IST)
Singapore	Weekday evening	7:00 PM–9:00 PM	4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Singapore	Weekday early morning	6:00 AM–8:00 AM	3:30 AM–5:30 AM late night in India
Singapore	Weekend morning	9:00 AM–11:00 AM	6:30 AM–8:30 AM

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Can I learn 3ds Max online from outside India?

Yes. 3ds Max is taught live online by a trainer, with the same syllabus, hours and project as the classroom batch. Batches are planned around your time zone, subject to trainer availability.

How many hours is the 3ds Max course?

3ds Max is offered at 2 levels (40–80 h): Essential in Max for engineers – 40 hours; Proficient in Max for engineers – 80 hours.

Do I need to buy the software?

We teach; we do not supply software. Use your own licence or an educational or trial licence where the maker offers one. Our Software & Licensing Policy explains the rules.

Can I attend some classes in person in India?

Yes. Hybrid and fully offline options are available at our Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet centres on dates agreed in advance, depending on trainer and lab availability.

What does it cost?

Fees depend on the level and mode. Message +91 8111 029 125 on WhatsApp for the current fee and payment options for your country.

Will I get a certificate?

On completing the course and its project you receive the CADD Centre network certificate. It is a skill-training certificate, not a degree or a professional licence.

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Live online, hybrid or 100% offline in India
Batches in your time zone, based on trainer availability
Free counselling and a syllabus on WhatsApp
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