2020 Design Live
instructor-led training

Our professional training team will guide you step-by-step through the design process in 2020 Design Live.

Level 101: 2020 Design Fundamentals

About Level 101 classroom training:

Are you new to 2020 Design Live or have you recently upgraded to a new version?
The goal of Level 101 classroom training is to learn the fundamentals of 2020 Design Live.

What will the 2020 Design Fundamentals classroom training teach you?

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Identify basic information prior to drawing a design
  • Navigate the user interface
  • Access the program
  • Enter design information and save designs
  • Assign preferences
  • Draw/edit walls
  • Add openings and obstacles (windows, doors, doorways, etc.)
  • Use the Drag & Drop list and the Placement tool
  • Place cabinets, appliances, add-ons, sinks, fillers, moldings, countertops, islands, and panels
  • Determine the space available on a design
  • Add, name, resize, and delete elevation areas
  • Zoom and scroll through a design
  • Place items automatically
  • Edit items and delete multiple items simultaneously
  • Add dimensions and notes
  • Select styles and pricing (door styles, pulls, price level, cost/sell rate)
  • Produce reports
  • Generate and save renderings (elevation, isometric, top view, perspective)
  • Preview and print plans and elevations
  • Download catalogs, updates and get support from 2020 Account

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Length
Online: 8 sessions over 4 days
Classroom: 2 days (9am-5pm)
Level
Beginner
Prerequisite
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environments and basic understanding of kitchen and bath products and design. Completion of the Getting Started with 2020 Design e-Learning course.
CEU
1.2 CEU credits for NKBA members
Price
$845
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Level 201: Advanced 2020 Design

About Level 201 classroom training:

Unleash your full potential and discover what you can achieve as a designer!
The goal of Level 201 classroom training is to learn how to utilize the advanced features of 2020 Design Live.

What will the Advanced 2020 Design classroom training teach you?

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Recognize and modify countertops, soffits, moldings and toe kicks
  • Add and modify a legend
  • Create a customized item, save an image of the item, and add it to your own library
  • Add a side elevation area
  • Manage notes (add, modify, save, reuse)
  • Change the display settings
  • Create a cathedral wall
  • Insert a 2020 file
  • Group items
  • Mirror a plan
  • Save a floor plan and an elevation area in .jpg format
  • Print floor plans and elevation areas
  • Produce an isometric rendering and change the viewpoint
  • Produce perspectives quickly
  • Manage lighting and lighting properties, including spot lights, ceiling lights and sunlight
  • Select optimal rendering options and viewpoint
  • Save views
  • Add lighting and decorative items
  • Draw and modify a tile backsplash, and select and customize textures
  • Create a drawing layout (presentation document)
  • Send to 360° Panoramic View
  • Download catalogs, updates and get support from 2020 Account

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Length
Online: 8 sessions over 4 days
Classroom: 2 days (9am-5pm)
Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Level 101 or Pretest and completion of the
e-Learning courses
.
CEU
1.2 CEU credits for NKBA members
Price
$845
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Instructor-led online training

Class: Level 101 – Design Fundamentals

Fee per person: $845 USD

Available classes

Class: Level 201 – Advanced Design

Fee per person: $845 USD

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Instructor-led classroom training

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Class: Level 101 – Design Fundamentals

Region: North America

Fee per person: $845 USD

Available classes

Class: Level 201 – Advanced Design

Region: North America

Fee per person: $845 USD

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Meet the trainers

Aida Markarian

Aida Markarian

Aida has been a dedicated support agent at Cyncly (formerly 2020 Technologies) since 2017. Over the years, she has expanded her expertise to encompass not only customer support but also marketing and sales. Currently, Aida leverages this diverse knowledge as a trainer, teaching Design Flex software classes in both English and French. Her unique teaching approach empowers designers to grasp the software fully while facilitating a clearer visualization of their projects. Aida's passion for design began in high school, and it has only grown stronger throughout her tenure at Cyncly. She actively shares her insights through training sessions, webinars, and live demonstrations at trade shows, focusing on how to effectively use Design Flex.
Kimberly Oliver

Kimberly Oliver

Kimberly has degrees in Arts and Business Administration as well as nearly 25 years of hands-on, real-world experience designing and selling with Design Flex (formerly 2020). Beginning as a Design Assistant in traditional, suburban Detroit, to the rural cottages and log cabins of Northern Michigan, to the high-end, contemporary homes in Las Vegas, Nevada - she has worked with clients in a variety of retail showrooms. Kimberly has utilized 2020 Designs in practical applications throughout her career to create detailed layouts and realistic renderings that help turn clients’ dreams into reality. Designers come out of her trainings with a better understanding of the design tool and the ability to apply her real world techniques to their own personal design methods.
Cheryl Hay

Cheryl Hay

Cheryl is a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer with over 20 years of experience in the home furnishings industry. She began her career in 2003, expediting frameless cabinetry parts, which ignited her passion for kitchen design. Since 2006, Cheryl has utilized Design Live software as a key tool to craft stunning mid- to high-end kitchens and bathrooms across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In 2009, she relocated to Charlotte, NC, where she continues to thrive in her design career. Cheryl's portfolio includes projects ranging from tiny homes to extensive building upfits, all reflecting her commitment to sustainable design. In 2020, she joined Cyncly (formerly 2020), developing eLearning and training programs for designers, both in-person and online, that empower designers to enhance their skills and achieve measurable results.

Customer testimonials

"The instructor was awesome! I loved her class. My favorite part was the hands-on practice."

Nicole Bernardo, Customer Development Manager, JSI Cabinetry
"I liked the in-depth training on countertops, there were so many details that I learned in that section!"

Cristina White, AKBD, ProSource Wholesale
"I enjoyed the hands-on, interactive exercises during my 2020 Design class. It was paced well and easy to learn thanks to the casual learning environment."

Mark Renn, American Woodmark Corp.

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