Solid Cad

What Solid Cad does

Solid Cad (operating as SolidCAD) is a Kerala-based CAD training and engineering services company founded in 2014, operating three training centers across Kottayam, Changanassery, and Kochi with a team of 17 employees. The company serves individual learners seeking engineering software proficiency and provides project-based engineering services, primarily to engineering students, early-career professionals, and construction-sector clients in southern India. Its core products are structured training programs in CAD and BIM tools (delivered under authorized Autodesk curricula) and BIM-based project services delivered to construction and architecture clients.

The company is organized into three operating divisions: SOLID CAD (core CAD training covering tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks and related engineering software), BIM TECH (Building Information Modeling services for construction and architectural projects), and INSPIRE (non-engineering courses designed to extend beyond the traditional CAD/BIM audience). It holds authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC) and Autodesk Learning Partner (ALP) status, ISO 9001:2015 certification with IAF recognition, and EIACI certification, and is registered with India's MSME and STED Council.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-based individual training, with course fees ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000, complemented by project-based engineering services through BIM TECH. Over 1,456 graduates have completed programs, and the company claims placement assistance involving recruiters such as Transcon Industries, Schneider Electric, BIM Land Technologies, and StudioNavis. Operations remain regionally concentrated in Kerala with no disclosed expansion outside the state or into online delivery channels.

Name

Solid Cad

Legal name

Solid Cad

Website

https://solidcad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solid Cad is a Kerala-based CAD and BIM training institute and engineering services provider operating three centers across Kottayam, Changanassery, and Kochi, serving engineering students and professionals through Autodesk-authorized courses and BIM project services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/BIM Technical Training Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• CAD training
• BIM training
• MEP engineering courses
• Autodesk certification training
• Engineering design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kottayam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CAD/BIM Training Courses: One-time course fees for professional training programs in CAD, BIM, MEP, Interior Design, and related engineering software. Fees vary by course package and software combination, ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 depending on the program.
2. Engineering Project Services: Undertaking engineering projects from external customers, providing CAD services and engineering design solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solid Cad operates an Autodesk-authorized training institute delivering professional courses in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Civil CAD, Mechanical CAD, Electrical CAD, MEP, and Interior Design across three centers in Kerala (Kottayam, Kochi, Perumbavoor). In parallel, it provides outsourced engineering design and BIM project services to external clients through its three divisions: SOLID CAD, BIM TECH, and INSPIRE.

Product overview

Solid Cad is a CAD training institute and engineering service provider operating through three divisions: SOLID CAD (core CAD training), BIM TECH (Building Information Modeling services), and INSPIRE (non-engineering job-oriented courses). The company offers courses in AutoCAD, Revit, MEP Engineering, BIM, Piping Design, and Product Design for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering students. Their programs combine live projects with industry-relevant training, providing certifications including Autodesk Authorized Training Center credentials and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. They operate from three centers in Kerala: Kottayam, Changanassery, and Kochi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLID CAD Division The foundational CAD training division of Solid Cad offering comprehensive CAD courses across civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines for students and professionals.
• BIM TECH Division The BIM-focused division providing Building Information Modeling training and BIM project services for engineering, architecture, and construction clients.
• INSPIRE Division The job-oriented training division of Solid Cad focused on career-focused, employability-driven courses for learners seeking rapid entry or transition into CAD/BIM-related roles.
• Civil CAD Course Civil engineering CAD training course covering 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and civil engineering design workflows using AutoCAD and related Autodesk tools for civil engineering students and professionals.
• Mechanical CAD Course (with MEP) Mechanical CAD training course including MEP design instruction, covering mechanical drafting, 3D modeling, and MEP system design for mechanical engineering students and working professionals.
• Electrical CAD Course Electrical CAD training course covering electrical drafting, panel design, and electrical system documentation for electrical engineering students and professionals.
• Interior Design Course Interior design training course using 3ds Max and related visualization tools, designed for interior design students and professionals seeking 3D visualization and rendering competency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1456+ successful graduates with placement assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolidCAD is recognized as an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and Authorized Learning Partner (ALP), offering official training and certifications in Autodesk software including AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, and other design tools. This partnership enables students to receive official Autodesk certifications.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolidCAD is recognized by IAF and certified by Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIACI), providing international validity and credibility to certifications. This accreditation highlights adherence to highest benchmarks in training excellence.
• Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered under Ministry of MSME for small and medium enterprise recognition.
• Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development (STED) CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with STED Council for science and technology entrepreneurship development programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based online learning platform with CAD/BIM course catalog. Competes indirectly for working-professional upskilling that is part of Solid Cad's secondary segment.
• Udemy: Global online learning marketplace offering low-cost AutoCAD/Revit/SolidWorks courses. Alternative channel for cost-sensitive students that threatens in-person institute economics.

Direct peers

• NICE (Netaji Institute of Competitive Excellence) India: Indian CAD/CAE training institute offering CATIA, ANSYS, and CAD/CAM courses. Overlaps with Solid Cad on mechanical CAD curriculum and engineering student targeting.
• Prolific Systems & Technologies: Indian CAD/CAE training provider with similar Autodesk-aligned curriculum (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS) for engineering students and working professionals.
• Dexler Technologies: Bangalore-based CAD/CAM/CAE training and engineering services firm. Comparable in offering CAD courses (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and engineering project services to engineering students and professionals.
• CADD Centre: India's largest CAD/CAM/CAE training franchise network with hundreds of centers nationwide. Directly competes with Solid Cad on AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, CATIA, and BIM courses for engineering students.

Broad incumbents

• PTC (Creo Training Partners): CAD/PLM software vendor with global Creo training network. Competes for engineering students seeking CREO certification that Solid Cad also offers.
• Bentley Systems (Bentley Institute): BIM/infrastructure software vendor with its own learning programs. Adjacent competition for Solid Cad's BIM TECH division serving infrastructure and AEC professionals.
• Dassault Systèmes (Training Centers): Software vendor offering its own CATIA/SolidWorks/3DEXPERIENCE certification programs. Indirectly competes with Solid Cad's CATIA/CREO courses through official vendor-led training and online certifications.
• Autodesk (Official Training & Certification): Parent software vendor whose ATC program governs Solid Cad's authorization. Autodesk's own online learning paths and free certification tracks compete with Solid Cad's paid in-person AutoCAD/Revit courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cad_solid
• Facebookfacebook.com/solidcadktm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solid-cad
• Instagraminstagram.com/solidcadktym
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/solidcadd

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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