What if your entire team were Subject Matter Experts?

 The 2025 edition of the Autodesk State of Design & Make report makes one theme crystal clear: companies everywhere are struggling with a growing skills gap.

The data is sobering. 61% of leaders say it is difficult to find new employees with the right technical skills—a sharp increase from just a year ago. Nearly half of organizations admit they lack the resources to design internal training programs, and many say external training options often fail to align with their specific business needs. The result is predictable: slowed project delivery, reduced innovation, and increased pressure on already stretched teams.

At Cedar Rock Consulting, we know this challenge firsthand. Our clients—from ambitious startups to well-established firms—want to grow, but growth requires more than ambition and software tools. It requires skilled people, empowered with the right training and support. That is why we believe training is not an afterthought; it is the foundation of long-term success.  Every time we talk with clients about their new hires coming out of college, one theme is consistent: today's colleges and universities are not properly preparing their students for their fields of study.  

Why Training Matters More Than Ever

Autodesk’s research points to a clear connection: organizations that embrace continuous learning programs and increase their digital maturity consistently see stronger outcomes. They are more productive, more innovative, and more responsive to customers.

But training must be relevant, intentional, and directly tied to the outcomes your business is striving for. One-size-fits-all courses do not close the gap. True transformation happens when training is designed to integrate with your workflows, platforms, and strategic vision.

That is where Cedar Rock Consulting makes the difference.

Cedar Rock’s Role in Lifting Companies Up

Our approach combines clarity, strategy, and execution to help firms turn the skills gap into a competitive edge. We partner with companies to:

• Assess current skills and connect gaps directly to business outcomes
• Design training pathways that align with Autodesk platforms such as Revit, Inventor, Fusion, and Construction Cloud
• Blend technology and training so that new systems are not just implemented, but fully adopted and embedded in daily operations
• Build a culture of continuous learning so your team can adapt quickly to emerging technologies like AI and automation

Just as cedar trees thrive in rocky soil, we help firms grow strong in challenging conditions by giving their people the tools to succeed.

Powered by Global eTraining

To expand what is possible for our clients, Cedar Rock Consulting proudly partners with Global eTraining (GeT)—recognized as a leader in technical and professional e-learning.

GeT’s platform offers a world-class library of training content, combined with their AI assistant, GIA, which allows learners to access real-time support and answers within their workflow. This creates a powerful ecosystem for scaling knowledge across your entire organization.

And the business case is undeniable: studies consistently show that every $1 invested in training returns $4–$5 in productivity gains. By pairing GeT’s best-in-class platform with Cedar Rock’s consultative expertise, we deliver training programs that are not only comprehensive but also customized to help your team drive measurable results.  What's more, we are set up to help clients implement and, if needed, manage customers' training systems, and build custom courses and assessments for their teams.  

The Path Forward

The State of Design & Make report makes it clear: firms that invest in their people today will be the firms leading their industries tomorrow. Yet the path forward does not have to be complicated. With Cedar Rock Consulting and Global eTraining at your side, you gain a partner committed to lifting your organization higher—helping you close the skills gap, accelerate adoption of technology, and build a workforce ready for the future.

If your firm is ready to strengthen its foundation through training, let’s start the conversation.