Schedule
Asynchronous
Delivery method
Online
Visual Spatial Reasoning for the Workplace Certificate (Learn-by-doing, 24/7, Online, Self-Paced, Gamified, Real-Time Instructional Support)
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Credits awarded upon completion
Self-Paced
Progress at your own speed
40 hours
Estimated learning time
About the Course
Description
Visual-Spatial Reasoning for the Workplace (NCLab):
This online, self-paced, learn-by-doing course strengthens spatial reasoning—an essential skill for technical careers. Learners practice visualizing 2D and 3D shapes, interpreting orthographic and isometric projections, working with cross-sections, unfolding 3D objects into nets, and recognizing patterns and symmetry. Through engaging challenges, they develop the ability to mentally rotate objects, solve spatial puzzles, and analyze geometric relationships. These skills are vital in fields like manufacturing, engineering, architecture, and healthcare. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to think visually and problem-solve. This course supports career readiness, math confidence, and success in STEM-related training and jobs.
Topics
- Intro to PLaSM and 2D Object Creation
- Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) Operations
- Extrusion and 3D Object Creation
- Transformations: Translation, Scaling and Mirroring
- Rotation and Advanced Transformations
- Color Theory and Customization
- Capstone Project.
Prerequisites
- NCLab's Computational Literacy 1 is RECOMMENDED as a prerequisite.
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Deliverables
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Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Professional Program
Launch of Career
Visual Spatial Reasoning Completion Certificate
Outcomes
Knowledge and skills in PLaSM and 2D Object Creation; Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) Operations; Extrusion and 3D Object Creation; Transformations: Translation,Scaling and Mirroring; Rotation and Advanced Transformations; Color Theory and Customization; Capstone Project.
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