Engineering and CAD
Entry Level openBIM
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The entry level of openBIM, exam included, free.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- buildingSMART International
- What you get
- a certificate, and the exam is free too
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~6 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
Entry Level openBIM explains the logic of open standards: IFC, BCF, exchanging data between different packages, and the common data environment. At this level the exam is free too.
Foundation and higher levels are paid, and there is no buildingSMART chapter in Georgia, meaning no local provider. This is the one free step in that ecosystem.
Who it is for
Architects, design engineers and BIM coordinators.
How to get it
- 1Open buildingSMART International and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
- 2Work through the material, ~6 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
- 3Pass the graded exam. This is the part that is normally paid elsewhere, and it is the reason this row is in the directory.
- 4Download the certificate as a PDF and keep the verification link, which is what an employer actually checks.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia, online. No card is requested at entry level.
What to watch for
Foundation and above are paid, and there is no local chapter.
Where this helps
Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.
RSO Characterisation Engineer
€4k - €5k a monthSybilla Technologies
From any countryAgriTech Co-Founder / Head of Engineering (100 % remote) (m/f/d)
EWOR GmbH
From EuropeSimulation/CAE-heavy mechanical engineering Expert
$80 - $100 an hourmicro1
From any countryDirector, Software Dev Engineer
$198k - $260k a yearDeepHealth
From any country
Frequently asked questions
Is Entry Level openBIM really free?
The entry level of openBIM, exam included, free. The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against buildingSMART International's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Entry Level openBIM take?
buildingSMART International states roughly 6 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia, online. No card is requested at entry level.
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