About the Centre of Excellence (COE)

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bentley Systems Infrastructure Engineering Software has been established under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Civil Engineering, RIT, and IFS Academy, Pune on 25th July 2025. This Centre integrates advanced industrial tools into the academic environment, enabling students and faculty to gain hands-on experience with globally recognized infrastructure engineering software.

Objectives

• To provide structured training on Bentley Systems Infrastructure Engineering software.
• To enhance students’ technical competencies through industry-relevant software training.
• To offer industry-recognized software certification programs.
• To support students with internship and placement opportunities.
• To facilitate faculty development programs.
• To promote academic–industry collaborative projects and workshops.
• To strengthen teaching–learning through modern software-based engineering approaches.

Special Software Available

• Pro
• STAAD Foundation Advanced
• OpenRoads Designer
• OpenBuildings Designer
• WaterGEMS
• SewerGEMS
• OpenFlows Hammer
• MX Road
• RAM Structural System

Benefits of the COE

For Students

• Hands-on training with industry-standard engineering software.
• Certification programs enhancing employability.
• Increased internship and placement readiness.
• Exposure to real-world engineering simulations.

For Faculty

• Professional development and upskilling.
• Integration of software tools into curriculum.
• Opportunities for consultancy and research.

For Industry & Society

• Skilled, industry-ready graduates.
• Strengthened industry–academia partnerships.
• Solutions to regional infrastructural challenges.

Recent Initiative: STAAD.Pro Certification Program

From 16^th to 21^st February 2026, the Department of Civil Engineering hosted a 5-Day Certification Program on "Structural Design & Analysis using STAAD.Pro" under the Bentley Civil Infrastructure Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with IFS Academy, Pune.

Program Highlights:

• Objective: To equip B.Tech and M.Tech students, along with faculty, with industry-standard skills in Finite Element Analysis and structural modeling.

• Hybrid Training: A 50-hour comprehensive module featuring hands-on offline sessions at RIT and expert-led live online classes.

• Rigorous Assessment: To earn the globally recognized Bentley Institute Certificate of Accomplishment, participants were required to successfully complete complex practice assignments and a final project involving the complete RCC design and analysis of a building.

• Outcome: The initiative successfully bridged the industry-academia gap, enhancing the participants' employability and practical readiness for real-world structural engineering challenges