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

Class
Level 201 – Advanced Design
Fee per person
$845 USD

Instructor-Led Classroom Training​​

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Class
Level 101 – Design Fundamentals
Region
North America
Fee per person
$845 USD

Class
Level 201 – Advanced Design
Region
North America
Fee per person
$845 USD

Frequently Asked Questions


Registrations for each training course will be confirmed once all billing information is received in full.  Substitutions (name changes) are accepted at any time prior to the event.

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing to 2020 (residential.training@2020spaces.com) and is subject to the following terms:

Classroom Training:

  • You are eligible for a refund of 100% if you notify us 32 days prior to the start of the course.
  • You are eligible to receive a 50% credit toward a future class registration if you notify us less than 32 days prior to the start of the course.
  • No shows are not eligible for a refund or credit.

Online Training:

  • You are eligible for a refund of 100% if you notify us 16 days prior to the start of the course.
  • You are eligible to receive a 50% credit toward a future class registration if you notify us less than 16 days prior to the start of the course.
  • No shows are not eligible for a refund or credit.

2020 reserves the right to cancel courses, change course location, change instructors, or change course content. In the rare case that a course must be canceled or changed, registrants will be informed 32 days prior to the start of the course. All refunds will be processed within 14 days.  2020 is not responsible for the costs you may incur for example but not limited to flight travel accommodation penalties or loss of activity related to the cancellation of a 2020 course.

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 Oliver

    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 Earp

    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 ManagerJSI 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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