The construction industry has been adopting the new Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology as the main way of working, covering all sectors, namely, design, construction and maintenance. Construction companies have been asking the University to carry out professional courses in order to be able to update their professionals with the new methodology. Recently, a design and construction office requested, from the University, a one-day BIM training course, which could contribute to increasing the BIM knowledge of its employees. The course was designed in order to present the basic concepts, a practical experience with the generation of a BIM model using a BIM modelling software, and the dissemination of various types of applications that can be developed over the created BIM model. This training involved all the company's employees, composed of designers, architects, civil engineers and economists. The course was held with the objective of initiating professionals in the new theme and to acquiring knowledge in BIM, in a way they can apply in their company. The course was evaluated in its generality and by topic taught, resulting in a positive grade.

Keywords: BIM short course, BIM skills, practical session, BIM fundaments, BIM application.