2020 Design Live
instructor-led training

Our professional training team will guide you step-by-step through the design process in 2020 Design Live.

Level 101: 2020 Design Fundamentals

About Level 101 classroom training:

Are you new to 2020 Design Live or have you recently upgraded to a new version?
The goal of Level 101 classroom training is to learn the fundamentals of 2020 Design Live.

What will the 2020 Design Fundamentals classroom training teach you?

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Identify basic information prior to drawing a design
  • Navigate the user interface
  • Access the program
  • Enter design information and save designs
  • Assign preferences
  • Draw/edit walls
  • Add openings and obstacles (windows, doors, doorways, etc.)
  • Use the Drag & Drop list and the Placement tool
  • Place cabinets, appliances, add-ons, sinks, fillers, moldings, countertops, islands, and panels
  • Determine the space available on a design
  • Add, name, resize, and delete elevation areas
  • Zoom and scroll through a design
  • Place items automatically
  • Edit items and delete multiple items simultaneously
  • Add dimensions and notes
  • Select styles and pricing (door styles, pulls, price level, cost/sell rate)
  • Produce reports
  • Generate and save renderings (elevation, isometric, top view, perspective)
  • Preview and print plans and elevations
  • Download catalogs, updates and get support from 2020 Account
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Length
Online: 8 sessions over 4 days Classroom: 2 days (9am-5pm)
Level
Beginner
Prerequisite
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environments and basic understanding of kitchen and bath products and design. Completion of the Getting Started with 2020 Design e-Learning course.
CEU
1.2 CEU credits for NKBA members
Price
$845
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Level 201: Advanced 2020 Design

About Level 201 classroom training:

Unleash your full potential and discover what you can achieve as a designer!
The goal of Level 201 classroom training is to learn how to utilize the advanced features of 2020 Design Live.

What will the Advanced 2020 Design classroom training teach you?

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Recognize and modify countertops, soffits, moldings and toe kicks
  • Add and modify a legend
  • Create a customized item, save an image of the item, and add it to your own library
  • Add a side elevation area
  • Manage notes (add, modify, save, reuse)
  • Change the display settings
  • Create a cathedral wall
  • Insert a 2020 file
  • Group items
  • Mirror a plan
  • Save a floor plan and an elevation area in .jpg format
  • Print floor plans and elevation areas
  • Produce an isometric rendering and change the viewpoint
  • Produce perspectives quickly
  • Manage lighting and lighting properties, including spot lights, ceiling lights and sunlight
  • Select optimal rendering options and viewpoint
  • Save views
  • Add lighting and decorative items
  • Draw and modify a tile backsplash, and select and customize textures
  • Create a drawing layout (presentation document)
  • Send to 360° Panoramic View
  • Download catalogs, updates and get support from 2020 Account
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Length
Online: 8 sessions over 4 days Classroom: 2 days (9am-5pm)
Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Level 101 or Pretest and completion of the e-Learning courses.
CEU
1.2 CEU credits for NKBA members
Price
$845
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Instructor-led online training

Class: Level 101 – Design Fundamentals

Fee per person: $845 USD

Available classes

Class: Level 201 – Advanced Design

Fee per person: $845 USD

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Instructor-led classroom training

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Class: Level 101 – Design Fundamentals

Region: North America

Fee per person: $845 USD

Available classes

Class: Level 201 – Advanced Design

Region: North America

Fee per person: $845 USD

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Meet the trainers

Katia Lalanne

Katia Lalanne

Katia is a dedicated training veteran at 2020 with extensive product expertise. Her unique and motivating approach to training is only surpassed by her passion and commitment to the success of her students. She has a Master Degree in Education from the University of UQAM and has been with 2020 since 2006.
Kimberly

Kimberly Oliver

Kimberly has degrees in Arts and Business Administration as well as nearly 20 years of hands-on, real-world experience designing and selling with 2020. Beginning as a Design Assistant in traditional, suburban Detroit, to the rural cottages and log cabins of Northern Michigan, to the high-end, contemporary homes in Las Vegas, Nevada - she has worked with clients in a variety of retail showrooms. Kimberly has utilized 2020 Designs in practical applications throughout her career to create detailed layouts and realistic renderings that help turn clients’ dreams into reality.
Andrea

Andrea Earp

Andrea is a talented and knowledgeable trainer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Andrea’s excitement and passion for 2020 Design is contagious. Her love for design began when she studied Architecture at the University of Moron in Argentina. She began working with 2020 Catalog Tools as a catalog creator and quickly adopted 2020 Design as her favorite tool for visualization and product specification. Andrea is fluent in English and Spanish.

Customer testimonials

"The instructor was awesome! I loved her class. My favorite part was the hands-on practice."

Nicole Bernardo, Customer Development Manager, JSI Cabinetry
"I liked the in-depth training on countertops, there were so many details that I learned in that section!"

Cristina White, AKBD, ProSource Wholesale
"I enjoyed the hands-on, interactive exercises during my 2020 Design class. It was paced well and easy to learn thanks to the casual learning environment."

Mark Renn, American Woodmark Corp.

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