2025/26 Trimble Business Center Course Descriptions
Attendees may bring their own monitor to class for easier screen viewing, it is recommended but not required. Please bring your own laptop and mouse. TBC must be installed prior to joining class. Coffee, Lunch and snacks are provided both days. New and Experienced TBC Users: it is recommended to join us in full, for both days of training. All users must have TBC version 2025.10 or higher installed prior to class
Trimble Business Center Basics (morning session) — Expect to learn how to perform basic tasks and navigate TBC menus. Users will also learn how to import/export data, manage layers, create project templates, and customize TBC for their needs and goals. You will also learn about new features released in the latest versions of TBC as well as Tips/Tricks to help make your TBC workflows more enjoyable. Attendees: Required for users who are new to TBC. Prerequisite: Must have Trimble Business Center Installed Prior to Class
Trimble Business Data Prep Basics (afternoon session) –. Also expect to learn how to turn CAD files from an engineer into 3D Finish Grade models You will learn how to export to 3D equipped Trimble machine and site control systems. Users will learn how to build 3D models and export designs for field use. Attendees: New users who have attended Business Center Basics Day 1 (morning session) and experienced users of TBC looking for a refresher. Prerequisite: Business Center Basics (morning session)
Trimble Business Center Takeoff & Estimating Basics – Expect to learn the steps necessary to perform quantity takeoffs using highly accurate 3D Models. Users will learn how to build original ground, subgrade and finished grade models, manage site improvements, and run takeoff reports. Various tips and tricks will be provided throughout the course of this entire two day class so attending both days is recommended. Attendees: Users who have attended Day 1 Basics courses or experienced users looking for takeoff training. Prerequisite: Business Center Basics Day 1 course
Drone Course – Advancements in UAV Technology - Expect to gain a clear understanding of where the commercial UAV surveying industry finds itself today and where it is headed in the near future. We will talk all thing Drone Hardware and Software. Mark your calendar and join in virtually for a one hour discussion on some of the construction industries most exciting new tech! Attendees: All are welcome!
Site Setup Basics
This course will cover the basics of getting your job site set up for GPS. We will cover file types, connecting to your base and rover, proper placement of control points, and performing a site calibration. Recommended attendees: Beginner/new users that want to gain a better understanding of how to properly set up their job site for GPS use.
Siteworks Basics/Advanced
This course will cover the basic features and functions of the Trimble Siteworks rover software with an emphasis on measurement, and stakeout. This course will also cover the advanced functions of Siteworks such as advanced staking, design building in the field, and Advanced Measurement module functions. Recommended attendees: Beginner and Advanced field personnel who conduct site layout.
Earthworks Operator Training
Operational training for Trimble’s next generation machine control platform, Trimble Earthworks. In this course we will cover everything that an operator would need to know to get the most out of their Earthworks machine from adjusting their offsets to creating their own design from the cab of the machine. Recommended attendees: Machine operators using Trimble Earthworks Machine Control Technology
Intro to Universal Total Station
Instruction on the daily setup, calibration, and basic functions of Trimble Universal Total Station with an introduction to UTS uses in Machine Control. Recommended attendees: Field personnel who use UTS on site