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NBS Academy: Chorus Essentials (Training Fundamentals)

Feel confident creating your own projects in NBS Chorus

Course Overview

This course is ideal for individuals and teams who are involved in specification writing, including architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It is suited for those who may be new to NBS Chorus. Participants should have a foundational understanding of specification processes and a desire to streamline their workflow through effective use of the platform. As a novice seeking to build your confidence in using NBS Chorus this training will provide the tools and knowledge necessary to get you started in the platform and give you the capabilities in being able to produce and publish a specification.

Course requirements

Chorus subscription level - Chorus / Pro / Premium

Basic computer literacy

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the layout and features of the platform. 
  • Identify key areas for user interaction and functionality.
  • Successfully initiate and set up a new project and specification.
  • Utilise search functionalities to efficiently find relevant content. 
  • Integrate added content seamlessly into the project.
  • Identify and utilise guidance features, resources, and tools provided within the platform.
  • Be able to review and edit specification clauses while incorporating the relevant project information.
  • Create a published specification in either PDF or Word document format.

Course duration

2.5 hours (9:30 - 12:00 or 13:30 - 16:00)

Book your course

This course is delivered in multiple formats. See which best suits your organisation:

  • Group booking: For multiple users from the same organisation, NBS can deliver a private learning session online or onsite. Complete the form below to find out more.
  • Pay per delegate: For individual users, these online sessions are open to multiple organisations at once, and represent excellent value for smaller practices. Complete the form below to find out more.

Other courses:

Chorus Advanced (Specification Management and Publishing)

Gain skills and knowledge in NBS Chorus's intermediate-level writing features. Building on the concepts introduced in the Essentials course, this course will empower you to manage and publish specifications proficiently.

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Chorus Advanced (Collaboration and Reusing Content)

Gain skills and knowledge in NBS Chorus's intermediate-level collaboration features. Building on the concepts introduced in the Essentials course, you’ll learn how to use the platform to work effectively alongside your peers.

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