Course Overview

This advanced course builds on core iCD knowledge to support deeper, more powerful analysis for sustainable urban design and early‑stage master planning. Designed for users already familiar with iCD fundamentals, it focuses on applying advanced modelling techniques across a wider range of real‑world planning scenarios.

You’ll receive practical, application‑focused guidance on using iCD’s advanced master planning tools to define project boundaries, assess accessibility and walkability, and evaluate photovoltaic potential at an urban scale. The course also covers working with more complex geometry, using layers for datasets, and controlling attribute visibility to support clearer analysis and communication.

In addition, the course introduces advanced analytical workflows including basic carbon and cost analysis, custom calculations, and socio‑economic indicators. You’ll explore time‑based modelling with multi‑year simulation, and scenario comparisons to support strategic, long‑term planning decisions, equipping you to unlock richer insights and more informed, data‑driven urban design outcomes.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the following key concepts, tools and workflows.

  • Apply advanced master planning tools for boundaries, accessibility, and walkability analysis

  • Assess PV potential and undertake basic carbon and cost analysis

  • Work with complex geometry, attributes, and layered datasets

  • Perform multi-year simulations and compare planning scenarios

  • Create custom calculations and socio-economic indicators

Course curriculum

    1. Creating Buildings with Complex Geometry in iCD

    2. Masterplanning Layers and Attribute Visibility

    1. Boundary Tool

    2. Accessibility Tool

    3. Data Painter Tool

    4. Custom Attributes

    5. AOI Workflow

    1. Time Dimension

    2. Multi-Year Simulation

    1. Comparing Different Scenarios

    1. PV Potential

    1. Basic Carbon Analysis

    2. Basic Cost Analysis

    3. Walkable Access Analysis

About this course

  • Free
  • 15 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have access to the course?
    You will have access to this course for 3 months from the date you enrol, giving you plenty of time to complete the training at your own pace. If you would like to continue access after this period, you can simply re-enrol - your course progress and certificate will still be available.
  • Will I receive a certificate?
    Yes – an IES certificate of completion will be available once you have finished the course.
  • Any other questions?
    If you have any further questions, please contact the IES Training team at [email protected]