Training That Pays Off: Driving ROI from your AEC and Manufacturing Technology

Why investing in people is the fastest way to maximise software value and business performance.

Need to retain and elevate your talent? Try training.

Construction and design technology – including powerful solutions from Autodesk – has made significant advances in recent years and going digital is no longer an option. However, in today’s Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) and manufacturing sectors, tight margins and increasing project complexity can present challenges for your digital transformation.

Ensuring success depends on empowering your people to get as much value out of your technology stack as possible. Teams that can fully use the digital tools they need, perform better, more efficiently and are more likely to achieve your business goals.

However, recent studies show that nearly two-thirds of organisations face a skills gap, and 58% say lack of skilled talent is directly holding back growth¹. For leaders, the business case for training is undeniable:

Efficiency – Skilled teams experience fewer errors in using software, cutting downtime and avoiding costly mistakes.
Productivity – Well-trained staff deliver more, faster.
Retention – Offering development pathways helps keep top talent engaged and loyal.

Without targeted training, businesses risk losing talent to competitors and falling short of their growth goals.

Training as the Foundation of Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is more than buying new software. True transformation happens when digital tools are embedded into daily workflows, by people who are confident and capable in using them.

Digitally mature companies are 41% more likely to diversify supply chains and achieve a 22-point boost in talent acquisition and retention compared with less mature peers¹. These advantages are not driven by technology alone, but by people trained to apply it effectively.

Companies that align software investment with workforce training consistently deliver faster, more cost-efficient, and more sustainable project outcomes.

Instructor-Led Training: Structured and Outcome-Driven

Instructor-led training remains one of the fastest and most effective ways to build digital capability. At ARKANCE, our Autodesk Certified Instructors deliver courses designed to solve real business challenges and accelerate project delivery. We offer expert-led training across a wide range of Autodesk solutions, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Inventor, Fusion and more. These courses are tailored to equip teams with practical skills, ensuring they can apply the latest Autodesk tools directly to their projects.

Benefits of instructor-led training:

Immediate application: Hands-on learning with expert guidance.
Tailored content: Training aligned to your projects, workflows, and objectives.
Accountability: Teams commit to learning in real time, ensuring adoption.

This structured approach is particularly valuable when onboarding new staff, rolling out new software, or standardising workflows across distributed teams.

Continuous Online Learning with Eagle Point Pinnacle

But digital skills can’t be built in one session alone – they need to be reinforced. That’s where the Eagle Point Pinnacle Series comes in, ARKANCE’s continuous learning platform for AEC and manufacturing.

Key benefits of Pinnacle Series:

On-demand access to answers, workflows, and resources at the point of need.
Personalised learning paths based on role, project, or skill gaps.
Up-to-date content covering Autodesk solutions, industry standards, and best practices.
AI-powered search and live events to support continuous knowledge-sharing.

By making learning available anytime, anywhere, Pinnacle ensures training evolves alongside your projects and teams.

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The Bottom Line: Training Drives ROI

The evidence is clear. Companies that prioritise training achieve more than 50% ROI on digital transformation, with measurable gains in productivity, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

For AEC and manufacturing leaders, the choice is simple:

Invest in training and accelerate performance.
Or risk falling behind in an industry where skilled talent is already scarce.

Empower, Upskill and Grow with ARKANCE

At ARKANCE, we combine Autodesk-certified instructor-led training with the Eagle Point Pinnacle Series online learning platform to deliver a blended training strategy that maximises your digital investment.

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1. Autodesk 2025 State of Design & Make Report - https://www.autodesk.com/design-make/research/state-of-design-and-make-2025