Shaun 'SCB' Bryant - Online Learning, Alternative Careers and Innovation the Face of Adversity

Online learning can be more than a quick software top-up. Used properly, it can help architecture professionals build confidence, document expertise and move into training, BIM, CAD management or another adjacent career route.Stephen Drew speaks with Shaun 'SCB' Bryant about online learning, Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk training, alternative careers, CAD and BIM expertise, teaching, consulting and creating opportunities in the face of adversity.The conversation covers: How Shaun Bryant built a career around software learning and training Why Revit, AutoCAD and technical skills still need communication How online courses can turn into evidence and confidence What alternative careers can look like inside the built environment How to create opportunities when the standard route is not working ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z78YKT0qbWc📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/shaun-bryant-online-learning-alternative-careers/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shaun SCB Bryant 05:00 Learning Revit, AutoCAD and online training 12:00 Building courses for LinkedIn Learning 20:00 CAD, BIM and Autodesk certification 30:00 Alternative careers through technical expertise 40:00 Teaching, consulting and communication 50:00 Innovation in the face of adversity 60:00 Music, creativity and professional reinvention 70:00 Opportunities people can create for themselves 79:00 Final lessons from Shaun's career