Pump and vessel skid
Model a pump and a vertical vessel with nozzles, position them in a zone and report the equipment list.
PDMS Course Online from India
Model plant equipment, route pipes, check clashes and produce isometrics, drawings and material take-offs in AVEVA PDMS. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.
Live online1 level40 hYour time zone
01About the course
What you will learn in PDMS
PDMS (Plant Design Management System) is a 3D plant design software from AVEVA. Piping designers use it to build a full digital model of a process plant – equipment, nozzles, pipes, valves, fittings and supports – organised into sites and zones. From that model the software checks for clashes, generates pipe isometrics and spool drawings, prepares general arrangement drawings and produces material take-off reports.
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 PDMS taught live by a trainer.
Basic computer use and the ability to read engineering drawings are needed. Knowing basic piping components (pipes, flanges, valves, elbows) helps; AutoCAD experience is useful but not required.
At a glance
- 1 programme level: 40 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
- Explain the stages of piping design and how PDMS organises a project into sites and zones
- Model equipment with primitives, negative primitives, nozzles and parametric templates
- Position, edit and align equipment using PDMS positioning and model editor tools
- Create pipes and branches, add components and set specifications and bores
- Position, orient and connect pipe components correctly
- Run data consistency and clash checks and fix the issues found
03Syllabus
PDMS 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 PDMS
Mechanical and chemical engineers, diploma holders and piping draughtsmen who want to start 3D plant piping design.
40 hours12 modules · 137 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01Introduction to Piping and PDMS8 topics
Introduction to pipingStages in piping designIntroduction to PDMSLaunching PDMS and getting startedGraphical user interfaceNavigation toolsDocuments and modulesFile management
02Equipment Modelling11 topics
Theory and procedure for components and equipmentStarting the equipment applicationCreating site and zoneListing elementsCreating equipment using primitivesCreating negative primitivesCreating nozzlesCreating equipment pointsEquipment modelling by parametric methodEquipment reportingCopying equipment
03Modifying Equipment17 topics
Modifying name and attributesModifying primitivesGlobal attribute changesModifying angleLike and Lock commandsRepresentation settingsSketch and TrimSlide commandTo P-Point commandNozzle specifications and attributesPropertiesRe-evaluate rulesUnlink from originalGroup and hierarchyEquipment originSub-equipment specificationsElectrical component selection
04Positioning and Editing Equipment14 topics
Any, Element, P-Point, P-Line, Aid and Screen positioningModel EditorUndo, Redo and ReselectMove Selection and Rotate SelectionMove and Rotate handlesAlign with FeatureSnap to Point and Feature HighlightingSet Increments and handle colourDrag Image and Select Rectangle toolsWholly Within selectionDeleting equipmentMeasuring sizeNavigating to an elementDesign Explorer
05Creating and Modifying Pipes13 topics
Creating zone and pipeCreating branchesCreating componentsModifying pipe and branchExplicit commandModifying specificationsComponent bore specificationModifying componentsLeave tubeConnection referenceDetail plot fileHierarchySlope command
06Positioning, Orienting and Connecting Pipes6 topics
Positioning explicitly and relativelyPositioning by dragPositioning by branch commandOrienting componentsConnecting branchesConnecting components
07Piping Utilities and Checks10 topics
Data consistency checkClash checkingAid CE arrowPipe isometric previewSystem isometricShow pipe systemsCheck branch detailsSetting geometryDefault specChoose options
08Draft Manager – Views and Dimensions8 topics
Draft hierarchyCreate, modify, align and rotate viewsLimit define, user define and pre-defineCreate dimensions and dimension definitionsDimension points, gaps, reattach and blankingProjection testGeneral labels and auto taggingText contents and label placement
09Draft Manager – Layers, Rules and Output12 topics
Creating layers, layer definition and visibilityLocal rules and hatch rulesGraphic update and Get WorkConverting to DXF/DGN and configurable DXF/DGNCreating and modifying sectionsEquipment centre line and pipe end labelsAuto drawing productionSteelwork detailingLoad textDrawing primitives and local symbols2D construct and sketch draftingDynamic primitives and dynamic text
10Isometrics and Spools9 topics
Basic isometric optionAdvanced isometric optionConverting isometrics to DXFSpoolerFabrication and Design ExplorerSpool drawing hierarchyWeldsSpool breaksSpool update
11Report Generation9 topics
Run reportNozzle scheduleLine schedulePipe MTOTube MTOSection (SCTN) MTOCreating, modifying and deleting reportsQuick reportReport summary
12General Commands, Settings and Utilities20 topics
View, Plot View and Draw ListMy Data and Reference ListMembers and Advanced MembersCommand lineWindow cascade, tile and minimiseGraphics options and naming methodsUnits, properties and tolerancePick filter and picking controlExplorer toolASL standards and settingsDefault edge drawingAuto namingWorking plane and constructsUser grid systemLists and DB listsImporting macrosPipe splittingMass propertiesReference dataProject review
04Tools covered
Software and tools you will use
AVEVA PDMS Design moduleEquipment application and parametric equipmentPipework applicationModel EditorDesign ExplorerClash and data consistency checksDraft managerIsometric generationSpoolerReport and MTO generationDXF/DGN export
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
Pipe rack routing
Route suction and discharge lines between equipment, add valves and fittings, and connect branches.
Clash-free unit area
Run clash and data consistency checks on a small unit and correct the model.
GA drawing in Draft
Create plan and section views with dimensions, labels and layers, and export them to DXF.
06How online works
How the PDMS 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 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
08By country
PDMS for learners in your country
09Pair it with
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Online details 10FAQ
PDMS online – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan I learn PDMS online from outside India?
Yes. PDMS 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 PDMS course?
PDMS is offered at 1 level (40 h): Essential in PDMS – 40 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.
Start from anywhere
Get the PDMS syllabus, fee and next batch
Tell us your country and preferred time. We reply on WhatsApp with the syllabus, fee and the next available batch.
- Live online, hybrid or 100% offline in India
- Batches in your time zone, based on trainer availability
- Free counselling and a syllabus on WhatsApp
- One number for everything: +91 8111 029 125