Course Overview

This introductory course builds the essential skills needed to use IES iCD for scalable energy and carbon analysis at the urban and portfolio scale. Designed for new users, it introduces the core tools and workflows that support rapid assessment of building performance, from early‑stage master planning through to strategic comparison of design scenarios.

You’ll learn how to set up user preferences, create and manage urban geometry, and integrate data from Open Street Map (OSM) and custom file imports. The course explains how to use the Query Tool to manage building attributes, run energy simulations, and interpret outputs using built‑in reports and visualisation tools. Key workflows such as multi‑year simulations, scenario comparison, and data exchange using DXF/DWG and CSV formats are also covered.

The course demonstrates how iCD connects with iSCAN and iCIM, supporting data sharing and integration across the wider IES ecosystem. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation for applying iCD to scalable, data‑driven energy analysis.


What You'll Learn

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

  • Set up iCD projects and user preferences for urban scale analysis

  • Build and manage urban geometry using OpenStreetMap and imported data

  • Analyse building attributes and run energy simulations

  • Compare scenarios and perform multi year energy studies

  • Exchange data and connect iCD with iSCAN and iCIM

Course curriculum

    1. User Preferences

    2. Urban Modelling & Data Integration

    3. Query Tool

    1. Undertake Energy Simulations

    1. Visualisation Tool

    2. Default Reports

    1. Export from iCD to iSCAN

    2. Import to iSCAN from iVN or CSV

    3. Import to iCD from iSCAN

    4. Connect and share data with iCIM

    5. DXF/DWG Import into iCD

    6. CSV Import/Export

    1. Time Dimension & Multi Year Simulation

    2. Comparing Different Scenarios

About this course

  • Free
  • 14 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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  • 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]