STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Best Structural Design Course in Kerala

Mohiuddin Sumon
Instructor

Skillz

Course Category

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Skillz by Civilianz, best civil engineering skill up academy in Kerala offers best structural design courses in Kerala with placement support. 

Brief Overview of Our Structural Design Course

The Structural Design Course by Skillz by Civilianz is a comprehensive, industry-oriented training program designed to equip civil engineers with advanced analysis and design skills in Civil Engineering. The course covers all the essential concepts in structural design including  load calculations, structural modelling, RCC & steel design, foundation systems, and modern structural design software including STAAD.Pro, ETABS, AutoCad, and SAFE.
With a focus on real-world projects, international design codes and standards, learners gain practical knowledge that prepares them for challenging opportunities in structural engineering and designing careers.

Importance of Structural Design in Civil Engineering

Structural design is widely recognized as the backbone of civil engineering. Structural design ensures that buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems are safe, durable, cost-effective, and compliant with codes in particular countries. A well-designed structure(whether it’s a building, bridges, or anything else) can withstand loads, environmental conditions, and unexpected stresses, protecting both life and property.
From sustainable construction to seismic-resistant design, structural engineering plays a crucial role in shaping modern urban infrastructure. As the construction industry evolves, skilled structural designers are essential for delivering efficient and innovative engineering solutions.

Why Kerala Has a Growing Demand for Structural Design Professionals

From residential highrises to infrastructure upgrades driven by government and private investment Kerala is witnessing a rapid rise in construction activities. This growth in construction activities has significantly increased the demand of skilled structural designers who can meet modern safety standards, work with advanced software tools used for structural designing, and manage complex project requirements. 

About The Course

Objective

To bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications Skillz by Civilianz specially designed this program. This course focuses from the basics of structural design to the practical problem-solving in real world scenarios, enabling students to confidently work on live projects and pursue high-demand roles in construction and infrastructure development.

The Program Is Designed For

This course is ideal for:

  • B.Tech / B.E Civil Engineering students
  • M.Tech / M.E Civil Engineering graduates
  • Civil Engineers looking for upskilling

Teaching Methodology

Our training method is designed to deliver maximum learning and real-time exposure construction engineering and infrastructure development.

  • We offer a concept-oriented theory sessions to build strong foundation

  • We provides hands-on training using industry-standard software’s

  • We offers real project case studies along with site challenges & engineering solutions

  • We offer Assignments, model drawings, and project reports for portfolio building

  • To track your progress we use assessments, mock tests & review sessions

Key Features

  1. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and tools.
  2. Develop a deep understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
  3. Learn to design safe, efficient, and cost-effective structures
  4. Excel in the field of structural engineering with our expert-led training.
  5. Manual design techniques to understand core engineering concepts.
  6. Structural design of RCC buildings, steel frames, trusses, retaining walls and more.
  7. Practical implementation of IS 456, IS 800, IS 875, IS 1893 & IS 13920 and various in codes
  8. Hands-on training in STAAD Pro, ETABS, and SAFE
  9. Real time industry level projects and case studies

Software Covered

ETABS

Extended 3D Analysis of Building Systems (ETABS) is a powerful structural analysis and design software widely used by both the civil and structural engineers. ETABS is known for its accuracy to design high-rise buildings, supporting modelling, linear and nonlinear analysis, and design of both the steel and concrete structures. From gravity and lateral load analysis to seismic & wind load calculations, ETABS is the preferred choice for building design across the globe.
Professionals mastering ETABS gain expertise in column–beam design, slab systems, shear walls, seismic analysis, and load combinations, making them industry-ready for consulting, structural design firms, and construction companies.

STAAD.Pro

One of the best structural analysis tools used for designing industrial, commercial, and infrastructure structures. STAAD.Pro supports all kinds of structures in steel, RCC, timber, aluminium, and composite, and performs all kinds of analysis including static, dynamic, wind, seismic, buckling and non-linear. This tool’s compatibility with global design codes such as IS, ACI, AISC makes it ideal for projects around the world.

Learning STAAD.Pro prepares civil and structural engineers to design industrial buildings, bridges, towers, warehouses, transportation structures and other complex framework systems, increasing opportunities for civil and structural engineers in construction, fabrication, EPC and structural consultancy companies.

SAFE

Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method (SAFE) is a specialised software from Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) for the design of foundation and slab, SAFE software combining modeling, analysis, and detailing in one powerful platform. This software allows designers to analyse raft foundations, pile foundations, isolated footings, mat foundations, post-tensioned slabs, and flat slabs with high precision in a single powerful software.

Those civil and structural engineers trained in SAFE master soil pressure analysis, punching shear, settlement checks, strip design, reinforcement drawings and bar schedules, making them valuable to structural consultants and foundation design companies.

Modules and Curriculum

BASICS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN

INTRODUCTION TO TYPES OF STRUCTURES

  • Classification Of Structures
  • Types Of Supports
  • Types Of Beams
  • Types Of Loadings

BASICS OF MATERIALS, LOADS, SFD, BMD

  • Basics Of Concrete And Steel Used For Structural Analysis
  • Types Of Loads And Load Combinations
  • Basics Of Mechanics & Strength Of Materials

SEISMIC AND WIND LOAD CALCULATION

  • Seismic Load Calculation As Per Is 1893
  • Wind Load Calculation As Per Is 875 Part 3

INTRODUCTION TO IS CODES USED FOR DESIGN OF RCC & STEEL STRUCTURES

  • IS 456 – Design of RCC structures
  • IS 800 – Design of Steel structures
  • IS 3370 – Design of liquid retaining structures
  • IS 1893 – Earthquake resistant structures
  • IS 875 – Loads and load combinations
  • IS 13920 – Ductile design & detailing
  • IS 1786 – HYSD bars
  • SP 16 – Design charts
  • SP 34 – Detailing of RCC structures
  • IS 12278 – NPB sections

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF CONCRETE & STEEL STRUCTURES

  • Design philosophy
  • Guidelines for fixing position and orientation of columns
  • Guidelines for fixing beam position
  • Guidelines for fixing the slab direction

MANUAL DESIGN STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

DESIGN OF SLABS

  • Types of slabs & loads to be considered for design as per IS code
  • Design of one way and two way slabs as per IS 456
  • Use of SP 34 for detailing of slabs

DESIGN OF BEAMS

  • Loads to be considered for design as per IS code
  • Design of singly and doubly reinforced beams as per IS 456
  • Use of SP 16 charts for design of beams
  • Use of SP 34 for detailing of beams

DESIGN OF COLUMNS

  • Design of columns as per IS 456
  • Use of SP 16 charts for design of columns
  • Use of SP 34 for detailing of columns

DESIGN OF FOOTINGS

  • Types of footings
  • Design of isolated and combined footings as per IS 456
  • Use of SP 34 for detailing of footings

DESIGN OF STAIRCASES

  • Types of staircases
  • Design of open well, dog legged and spiral staircase
  • Design provisions as per IS 456
  • Use of SP 34 for detailing of staircase

DESIGN OF RETAINING WALLS

  • Types of retaining walls
  • Design of cantilever and counterfort retaining wall
  • Software for design of cantilever retaining wall
  • Detailing of retaining walls

DESIGN OF WATER TANKS

  • Types of water tanks
  • Load cases to be considered for design
  • Design of water tanks as per IS 3370
  • Detailing of water tanks

ASSIGNMENT REVIEW & DISCUSSION

MANUAL DESIGN OF G+1 RCC STRUCTURE

LOAD CALCULATIONS

  • Types of loads and load combinations to be considered
  • Calculation of DL and LL as per IS 875

DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

  • Design of slabs
  • Design of beams
  • Design of columns
  • Design of footings
  • Design of staircase

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS USING STAAD.PRO

  • Over view of staad.Pro
  • Structural modeling in staad.Pro
  • Material constants & section properties   member specifications and supports
  • Loads application
  • Performing analysis
  • Post processing & report creation   rcc design
  • Steel design
  • Seismic analysis
  • Wind load analysis
  • Comparison of output results with manual design   assignment discussion

STRUCTURAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS USING ETABS

  • Over view of etabs
  • Structural modeling in etabs  defining properties Design
  • Detailing   results
  • Comparison of output results with manual design  assignment discussion
  • Structural design & analysis using safe
  • Overview of safe
  • Modeling and structural design of slabs using fem
  • Modeling and structural design of footings using fem
  • Assignment discussion
  • Ductile detailing

OVERVIEW OF DUCTILITY & DUCTILE STRUCTURE AND ITS IMPORTANCE

  • Definition and significance of ductility
  • Design provisions as per IS 13920 latest

DUCTILE DETAILING OF RCC STRUCTURES AS PER LATEST CODES

  • Ductile detailing of beams
  • Ductile detailing columns
  • Importance of shear walls and detailing provisions

OVERVIEW OF DUCTILITY & DUCTILE STRUCTURE AND ITS IMPORTANCE

  • Definition and significance of ductility
  • Design provisions as per IS 13920 latest

DUCTILE DETAILING OF RCC STRUCTURES AS PER LATEST CODES

  • Ductile detailing of beams
  • Ductile detailing columns
  • Importance of shear walls and detailing provisions

DUCTILE DETAILING OF STEEL STRUCTURES AS PER LATEST CODES

  • IS 18168 codal provisions for design and ductile detailing of steel structures

OVERVIEW & DRAFTING COURSE ON AUTOCAD SOFTWARE

  • Basics of autocad tools used for drafting structural drafting using autocad live projects

SITE VISITS TO VARIOUS ONGOING PROJECTS

  • Soil Investigation Using SPT
  • RMC Plant
  • Pile Testing
  • Ongoing RCC Structure Construction Site Visit
  • Ongoing PEB Structure Construction Site Visit

DESIGN EXCEL SHEETS 

  • Excel Sheet For Slabs
  • Excel Sheet For Footings
  • Excel Sheet For Staircases
  • Excel Sheet For Retaining Wall

Learning Outcomes

Once you complete this program will gain strong industry-ready structural design skills with a focus on real-world structural design projects and code-based applications.

Ability to perform full structural modelling
Participants will become proficient in modelling entire building structures using leading design software, analysing loads, behaviour, and system performance with precision.

Confidence to design RCC & Steel Structures
Once you complete this course you will master the complete design workflow for Reinforced Concrete and Steel structures, including beams, slabs, columns, foundations, trusses, and industrial components.

Practical understanding of IS codes
Skillz provides hands-on training that will build a working command over every essential IS code like IS 456, IS 800, IS 1893, IS 875, IS 13920. This ensures every design is safe, reliable, and compliant.

Capability to generate professional structural drawings
Skillz helps students to learn and understand how to prepare structural drawings and reinforcement detailing that meet consultancy standards, ready for client approval and site execution.

Software proficiency for industry-ready roles
The course provided by Skillz builds mastery in every major structural design tool such as ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAFE, and AutoCAD and equips learners for roles in structural consultancies, construction firms, BIM-based organizations, and design departments.

Career Opportunities

  • Structural Designer

  • Structural Engineer (Entry-level & intermediate)

  • BIM Structural Modeler

  • Design Engineer in consultancies

  • Freelance structural design professional

Why Choose This Course

Choosing the right structural design course is the first step toward becoming an industry-ready structural designer. The Structural Design Course by Skillz stands out as the best structural design course in Kerala, this structural design course is specially designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world structural design practice.

1. Industry-Oriented Curriculum

Structural Design Course offered by Skillz covers a comprehensive syllabus covering RCC design, steel design, earthquake-resistant design, load calculations, and code-based detailing using IS 456, IS 800, IS 1893, IS 875, and more.

2. Hands-on Training With Top Software

The course provides practical training using industry-leading structural design tools like:

  • ETABS

  • STAAD.Pro

  • SAFE

  • AutoCAD

This comprehensive package ensures you become proficient in structural modelling, analysis, and detailing-skills highly demanded in the job market.

3. Learn From Expert Structural Engineers

Classes are handled by structural design engineers and structural consultants with 10 years of real project exposure. You learn practical approaches, common design mistakes, and field-based design strategies followed in Kerala and abroad.

4. Perfect for Students & Working Professionals

Whether you are a B.Tech/M.Tech student, a jobseeker, or a working professional aiming for upskilling, this course offered by Skillz is designed to suit all levels of learners.

5. Project-Based Learning

Skillz focuses on real-time projects to enable you to design:

  • Residential buildings

  • Commercial buildings

  • Steel structures

  • Foundation systems

You finish this course with a portfolio of completed design projects.

6. Strong Career Support

Skillz offers:

  • Resume building

  • Interview guidance

  • Portfolio review

  • Assistance for placements in design firms

This greatly improves your chances of securing design-based roles.

7. Kerala’s Trusted Brand for Civil Engineering Training

Skillz is from the family of Civilianz, the best civil engineering PSC coaching center in Kerala with the legacy of training over thousands of civil engineers, this makes Skillz one of Kerala’s most reliable learning platforms for advanced civil engineering courses.

Course Duration & Mode

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Provides online class only

  • Weekly three days per day 1 hour 
  • Recorded classes are available for 1 year duration
Best Structural Design Course in Kerala
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Class Type: Online
Language: English
Free Content: No
Test Available: Yes
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