Spatial OS — Course Syllabus
Reference syllabus for the Spatial OS course delivered by the 3D Geodata Academy. It defines the learning objectives, audience, technical requirements, the module-by-module program, the assessment scheme, the results indicators and the legal terms of purchase.
1. Course Overview
| Dimension | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Self-paced online course delivered through the 3D Geodata Academy LMS. |
| Price | €1 497 (excl. VAT). See section 7 for the legal payment terms. |
| Learning Objectives |
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| Target Audience | Engineers and architects building agentic spatial AI: scene graphs, LLM reasoning over 3D data, and production multi-agent systems. |
| Prerequisites | Working Python notions help. Watch the prerequisites primer → |
| Estimated Duration | Approximately 30 hours of focused work. Fully asynchronous. |
| Access | Direct enrolment via the 3D Geodata Academy. A 14-day legal cooling-off period applies. |
| Accessibility & Disability | All courses are open to learners with disabilities. A dedicated referent reviews each request to put the right pedagogical and technical adjustments in place. Referent: Dr. Florent Poux — howto@learngeodata.eu. |
| Contact | Dr. Florent Poux — howto@learngeodata.eu 3D Geodata Academy |
2. Technical Stack & Pedagogical Means
- Software stack: Python and the standard 3D ecosystem (Open3D, Laspy, NumPy, PyTorch, CloudCompare, Meshroom — adapted to the course focus).
- Hardware: any modern laptop (Windows, macOS, Linux). GPU recommended for deep learning modules.
- Datasets: reference datasets and notebooks provided.
- Infrastructure: proprietary LMS with 24/7 access, automated quizzes, progress tracking and digital course materials.
- Modality: alternates theory and hands-on practice — code, real datasets, software use and shippable project deliverables.
- Theory resources: video lessons, written handouts, curated research articles and PhD-level references.
3. Course Structure
| Module | Title & Focus |
|---|---|
| M1 | 3D Data Foundations for AI Setup, foundations, unsupervised systems, HITL. |
| M2 | Graph Intelligence Scene graph construction and VLM enhancement. |
| M3 | Agent Architecture LangChain, planning, file system middleware. |
| M4 | 3D Scene Interaction Natural language scene understanding, prompt engineering. |
| M5 | Spatial AI Production Streamlit, streaming, HITL approval, deployment. |
| M6 | Deep Dives (LLMs) Multi-agent orchestration and OpenUSD. |
| M7 | End-to-End Facility Management Capstone integration. |
M1 — 3D Data Foundations for AI
Setup, foundations, unsupervised systems, HITL.
- Architecture environment and setup.
- Data foundations and point cloud engine.
- Unsupervised systems and HITL labelling.
M2 — Graph Intelligence
Scene graph construction and VLM enhancement.
- Graph theory for 3D.
- Scene graph construction.
- Relationship extraction.
- VLM (Visual Language Model) AI enhancement.
- LLM understanding of latent space; latent space experiments.
M3 — Agent Architecture
LangChain, planning, file system middleware.
- LLM integration layer (LangChain).
- From chat to agents.
- Setup, scoping the use case and planning.
- File system middleware.
M4 — 3D Scene Interaction
Natural language scene understanding, prompt engineering.
- Natural language scene understanding.
- Transformation tool and agent state.
- Prompt engineering for spatial contexts.
M5 — Spatial AI Production
Streamlit, streaming, HITL approval, deployment.
- Streamlit chat application.
- Streaming and verbosity controls.
- Point cloud viewer integration.
- HITL — human approval workflows.
- Deployment to Streamlit Cloud.
M6 — Deep Dives (LLMs)
Multi-agent orchestration and OpenUSD.
- Spatial reasoning engine.
- Multi-agent orchestration.
- Scene manipulation engine.
- Intelligent placement and layout.
- Real-time interactive interface.
- OpenUSD scene graph export.
- Performance optimisation, testing, validation.
M7 — End-to-End Facility Management
Capstone integration.
- End-to-end facility management application.
- Multi-modal spatial reasoning.
- Generative 3D AI integration.
4. Assessment, Certificate & Grading
The OS program tier includes a project deliverable and an oral defence in addition to the quiz-based progression.
| Stage | Activity | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Before the course | Positioning quiz. | Informative. |
| During the course | End-of-module quizzes. | Score ≥ 70 % per quiz. |
| End of the course | Final quiz. | Score ≥ 80 %. |
| End of the course | Project deliverable submission. | Reviewed against published rubric. |
| End of the course | Oral defence with Dr. Florent Poux (45 min). | Score ≥ 15 / 25. |
Conditions to obtain the certificate
- Validate every end-of-module quiz (≥ 70 %).
- Validate the final quiz (≥ 80 %).
- Submit the project deliverable and pass the oral defence (≥ 15/25).
Grading scale
- Certified — Pass: all criteria validated.
- Certified with Merit: oral defence ≥ 18/25.
- Certified with Distinction: oral defence ≥ 22/25 and quiz average ≥ 90 %.
Successful learners receive the OS certificate and the Alumni digital badge.
5. Course Results & Quality Indicators
3D Geodata Academy publishes its course performance indicators transparently. Figures below cover this course and are updated at the end of each session.
| Indicator | Current Result | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of enrolled learners | Data being consolidated | Continuous growth |
| Satisfaction rate | Data being consolidated | > 95 % |
| Success rate (certificate obtained) | Data being consolidated | > 85 % |
| Drop-out / interruption rate | Data being consolidated | < 5 % |
| Recommendation rate | Data being consolidated | > 90 % |
Indicators consolidated from in-LMS quizzes and end-of-course satisfaction surveys. Last update: April 2026.
6. Next Step
This OS course gives you a complete operational system. To go further with structured mentorship and a wider curriculum, secure your spot below or join the 3D AI Accelerator.
The 3D AI Accelerator adds direct mentorship with Dr. Florent Poux, full access to the complete course library (20+ courses), monthly analytics on the 3D spatial AI ecosystem, curated research papers and the private job board with reviews and notes on which roles are worth pursuing.
7. Legal, Accessibility & Purchase Conditions
Digital accessibility
3D Geodata Academy is committed to making its content accessible to learners with disabilities. A dedicated referent oversees content accessibility (captioning, transcripts, screen-reader friendly layouts, alternative evaluation formats). Contact: howto@learngeodata.eu.
Access for learners with disabilities
Every course can be adapted upon request. A short questionnaire at enrolment captures the pedagogical and technical adjustments needed. Disability referent: Dr. Florent Poux — howto@learngeodata.eu.
Payment terms — IP-protection caution & 14-day retraction
Because course content is delivered digitally and immediately accessible, the purchase is structured as follows to protect the intellectual property while preserving your legal right of retraction:
- At checkout, the payment is collected as a caution / security deposit for IP infringement protection. Access to the LMS is granted immediately.
- The deposit is held for 14 calendar days, matching the legal cooling-off period for distance contracts.
- If you exercise your right of retraction within those 14 days and have not consumed a substantial part of the content, the deposit is refunded in full.
- At the expiry of the 14-day period, in the absence of a retraction request, the deposit is automatically converted into the actual payment.
By purchasing, the learner acknowledges that the course materials are original works protected by copyright. Any reproduction, redistribution or commercial reuse without prior written consent is prohibited.
Data protection (GDPR)
Personal data is processed for the sole purpose of delivering the course, tracking progress, issuing the certificate and providing customer support. Access, rectification or deletion: howto@learngeodata.eu.
General terms of sale
Full general terms of sale are available on request and joined to every order confirmation.
© 2026 3D Geodata Academy. Reference document 3DGA-SYL-SPOS-V1.