Become an Advanced Capture Pro
Commercial work pays more per capture, repeats more often and doesn't swing with the housing market. This program shows you how to win it, and iGuide backs you with the tools, the directory and the support to grow.
- modules
- 11
- total time
- 2 hrs
- certificate
- ✓
Pros who made the shift
Two iGuide Pros who moved from residential listings into commercial and AEC work. You can do the same.
Dan Richard
Measure My Space · Moncton, NB
Adopted iGuide in 2020 for pandemic-era virtual tours. Repositioned the business around documentation, floor plans and building plans, then expanded into commercial work.
70/30 commercial to residential · ~3.8M sq ft in 2025Don't position yourself as a photographer. Position yourself as the expert.
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Ron Elias
London House Photography · Ontario
Grew beyond residential listings into commercial and AEC through referrals. Accurate, repeatable measurements across repeat visits became the reason clients kept coming back.
CAD-ready outputs · same sq ft five years apartWe love the fact that it's totally independent of the real estate market.
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"Once iGuide started doing CAD files I saw the potential with that. I expanded into commercial."
What certification lets you take on
Build the skills to take on commercial and AEC work
Learn how to choose the right deliverables and run a CAD workflow that holds up to AEC standards, so you can take on your next commercial project with confidence.
In this training you'll cover:
- Capture requirements for commercial spaces and how they differ from residential
- Choosing the right deliverables, from CAD files and floor plans to roof plans, elevations and ceiling plans
- The CAD workflow, scan to finished drawing
- Field mistakes that trigger a return visit
- Client handoff: what AEC clients expect
Who this is for:
- Residential operators expanding into commercial and AEC work
- New capture technicians building advanced skills
- Teams onboarding their first commercial clients
Interactive CAD Example
The training is the start, not the finish
Certification gets you the skills. Staying an Advanced Capture Pro gets you the rest: the tools to sell, a profile clients can find and support that keeps going after you finish.
A toolkit that sells for you
Outreach templates, a deliverables menu and a 30-day plan for landing commercial clients. Free, no sign-up needed.
A profile clients can find
Set up your ION directory profile so commercial clients searching in your area find you first.
Start growing today, free
No sign-up required. Take these whether you enroll today or not.
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What's in it for you
The program at a glance: benefits, revenue opportunities and the project types certification opens up.
Download the one-pager - 2
The deliverables menu
Every deliverable you can offer post-certification, from CAD files and floor plans to roof plans and elevations, with real examples.
Download the menu - 3
The AEC business toolkit
How two iGuide Pros moved into commercial work, plus a step-by-step plan: who to approach, what to charge and a 30-day checklist.
Download the toolkit
Frequently asked questions
Who is this training for?
iGuide operators who want to add commercial and AEC work to their business. If you already capture residential properties, the course builds directly on skills you have. New capture technicians are welcome too.
How long does the training take to complete?
About 4 hours across 6 modules. It is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or spread it out over a week. Your progress saves as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Complete all modules and you earn your Advanced Capture certification. Certified operators also receive the Advanced Capture Badge on their ION profile, so clients searching the network can see you are qualified for advanced work.
What software do I need?
An iGuide camera and access to your iGuide account; the CAD modules show the workflow but do not require you to own CAD software to complete the course.
Can I access the downloads without signing up?
Yes. All three resources are free to everyone, no account needed. Sign up when you are ready to start the modules and work toward certification.
What can I do once I'm certified?
Take on commercial and AEC clients: CAD-deliverables, floor plans, site surveys and immersive virtual walkthroughs for contractors, architects, property managers and more. The clients pay more and come back for the next project.