The missing TRAINING for Architects & Designers!

Train Smarter. Build Better. Stress Less.

mentorDINO Academy delivers practical, technical training that bridges the gap between education and practice. With micro-courses, in-depth modules, and expert insights, it gives architecture professionals the tools they need to work smarter, reduce costly errors, and grow their careers—without adding more to their already overloaded plates.

Whether you're a solo firm owner hiring your first employee or a mid-sized firm struggling to train at scale, mentorDINO gives you plug-and-play resources to support your team and protect your time.

For Firms For Individuals

Who mentorDINO Academy Is For:

Firm Leaders & Project Managers

who want to level up their teams, reduce costly mistakes, and onboard junior staff without burning out senior resources.

Emerging Professionals

who are ready to build confidence, sharpen their technical skills, and accelerate their growth in the profession.

Architects and Design Professionals

who see the gaps between school and practice and want practical, real-world training that actually moves the needle.

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The Challenge

Architecture firms today face a critical training gap that's undermining their efficiency and growth potential.

While the profession has always relied on mentorship, the accelerated pace of modern practice has outpaced traditional training methods, creating a perfect storm of challenges.

The core problem: Architecture schools focus heavily on design theory but leave graduates without essential technical skills—they don't know how buildings actually come together, can't draw construction details, and struggle with real-world spatial constraints.

Meanwhile, firms are under intense pressure to deliver flawless BIM models on tighter deadlines with less patient clients. This leaves senior staff trapped in meetings, mid-level professionals overwhelmed, and junior team members struggling to learn on their own.

The result: A cycle of inefficiency where firms can't properly onboard new talent, experienced staff burn out from constant hand-holding, and projects suffer from costly errors and rework.

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The Solution

mentorDINO Academy breaks this cycle with a modern training platform designed specifically for architecture professionals and firms.

Rather than leaving teams to figure it out on the fly, mentorDINO provides on-demand, real-world technical training that bridges the gap between academic theory and practice demands.

The platform delivers expert-led lessons, project-based exercises, and structured learning paths that enable teams to:

  • Build technical confidence faster without overwhelming senior staff
  • Reduce costly errors and rework through proper foundational training
  • Improve project delivery and documentation quality with practical skills
  • Free up senior resources from constant mentoring bottlenecks
  • Create stronger, more capable teams from the ground up

    This isn't just another course library - it's a systematic approach to developing architectural talent that scales with your firm's needs, ensuring consistent growth without the traditional pain points of architectural mentorship.
  • Welcome to mentorDino Academy

    Join mentorDINO Academy and get instant access to 30+ on-demand courses, templates, and resources — with new content added monthly to keep your skills sharp and your workflow efficient.

    mentorDINO Academy is built to support real-world practice - helping your team create clean, concise documents, reduce errors, and get time back in their day for what really matters.

    Welcome to mentorDino Academy

    Need to build technical confidence?

    From Revit Crash Course to Documentation Basics, our training helps staff understand not just how to draft details, but why those decisions matter. It’s about building smarter, not just faster.

    Welcome to mentorDino Academy

    Training new grads or delegating with confidence?

    Use our Recent Grad Onboarding and Project Management 101 to give junior staff a clear roadmap. When senior team members are unavailable, these resources become a go-to guide for getting tasks done right - the first time.

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    Looking for on-demand learning?

    Our micro courses make it easy to dive into specific topics like roof construction, product research, or system coordination. Staff can learn what they need, when they need it, and even reach out to manufacturers with confidence.

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    MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

    Katelyn Rossier

    Katelyn Rossier is a licensed architect and visionary educator who founded mentorDINO LLC to revolutionize how the architecture profession approaches mentoring and professional development. Recognizing the critical gap between academic training and real-world practice, Katelyn observed firsthand how middle and senior-level staff were stretched thin - juggling demanding project workloads while simultaneously training the next generation of architects. With extensive experience in architectural mentorship, she has successfully led summer intern programs at firms with over 40 team members, personally interviewed and onboarded more than 20 new hires, and served in multiple mentoring capacities including career coach, NCARB supervisor, and ACE mentor.

    Through mentorDINO Academy, Katelyn has transformed her years of mentoring experience into a comprehensive training platform that addresses the practical skills gap in architectural education. Her mission extends beyond simply filling knowledge gaps -she's committed to making architecture more accessible, less intimidating, and a whole lot more fun. By providing practical training solutions that ease the burden on overworked senior staff while empowering junior professionals with essential skills, she's creating a more sustainable and supportive ecosystem for the entire profession. Her work represents a fundamental shift toward more effective, scalable mentorship that benefits firms of all sizes and professionals at every stage of their careers.

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    Stop training the hard way.

    Start building a stronger, more confident team with mentorDINO Academy's proven system for architectural mentorship and skill development.

    Reduce costly mistakes, accelerate onboarding, and free up your senior resources with practical training that actually works.

    Join the mentorDino Academy today!

    For Firms For Individuals