Fundamentals of HEC-RAS (Summer 2026-Online)

$2,000.00

Each Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST), June 10 to July 15, 2026.

Our Fundamentals of HEC-RAS class is designed for beginner HEC-RAS users that want to learn how to use both 1D and 2D HEC-RAS modeling from the ground up. This course leads directly into our Advanced 2D HEC-RAS modeling class which students can register for separately or as part of a discounted two class package.

Join us for six 4-hour lecture sessions with hands on workshops completed during the week. Learn more about the content of this class under Additional Info or in the “Course Coverage” table below. Classes are recorded for those who miss the live sessions.

Each Wednesday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST), June 10 to July 15, 2026.

Our Fundamentals of HEC-RAS class is designed for beginner HEC-RAS users that want to learn how to use both 1D and 2D HEC-RAS modeling from the ground up. This course leads directly into our Advanced 2D HEC-RAS modeling class which students can register for separately or as part of a discounted two class package.

Join us for six 4-hour lecture sessions with hands on workshops completed during the week. Learn more about the content of this class under Additional Info or in the “Course Coverage” table below. Classes are recorded for those who miss the live sessions.

One on One Training Support
One on One Training Support
$300.00
Two Class Package - Fundamentals of HEC-RAS & Advanced 2D HEC-RAS (Single Registrant)
Two Class Package - Fundamentals of HEC-RAS & Advanced 2D HEC-RAS (Single Registrant)
$3,400.00 $4,000.00

Cancellation Policy

Individual registrations for our standard online classes will be fully refunded if canceled earlier than 60 days prior to the first class. Registrations will be 50% refunded if canceled earlier than 30 days prior to the first class. No refunds will be provided for cancelations within 30 days of the start of the first class. However, registration can be rolled over to the next offering of the class if notice is provided anytime earlier than 7 days before the start of the first class.

What Our Students Say

  • “The Fundamentals of HEC-RAS 1D/2D course by Chris Goodell and Ben Cary exceeded my expectations. The course was well-organized, interactive, and packed with valuable insights that go far beyond the basics. I highly recommend this training to any hydrotechnical/water resources professional looking to master HEC-RAS modeling.” - Farid Masoom, Ontario Power Generation

  • “Chris and Ben do a great job of integrating model features with discussion of real project application and are a great source of knowledge for all things HEC-RAS modeling. I like that the class is structured to encourage questions and comments from the group, as there are a lot of professionals taking the class, and the encouraged knowledge sharing promotes opportunity to learn from our peers as well as from the course instructors.” - Sebastian Ferraro, Exeltech - Bowman Consulting Group

  • “The Fundamentals of HEC-RAS class is a great beginner course. It teaches you both about 1D and 2D modeling. The instructors are open to diving into deep helpful explanations, and the workshops are beneficial to do and are easy to follow and learn from.” - Elana Johnston, J-U-B Engineers

  • “This course was an excellent opportunity to expand on my hydraulic modeling skills. Ben and Chris did a great job covering the advanced topics. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to take their hydraulic modeling to the next level.” - Frank Piasecki - Fitzgerald Environmental Associates

  • “The 2D HEC-RAS course helped me gain a good understanding of how to set up and operated various models. It was perfect for someone who has only had 1D HEC-RAS experience.“ - Kaylan Smyth, GeoEngineers, Inc.

  • “The 1D/2D course has been a highly enriching experience for those of us seeking to delve deeper into hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS. Throughout the course, the fundamental processes for building 1D and 2D models are clearly and practically addressed, from basic model configuration to results interpretation. I highly recommend this course.” - Julia Judith Velásquez Mamani HIDROCLICTION

  • “As someone who is relatively still new to using the program, I found the class to be really informative and helpful with current programs that I was working on.” Christian Pineda Floodace LLC

  • “I found this course to be the most well-rounded, accessible, and applicable option for me as a small business owner offering niche hydrologic and hydraulic modeling services in the stream and wetland restoration industry.” - Patrick Hurley, WindenWater LLC

  • “A well created and comprehensive overview of 2D modeling in HEC-RAS After mainly years modeling in 1D, I am now comfortable integrating 2D modeling into my workflow. Presentations and workshops were easy to follow and nothing felt too rushed. An amazing course if you are invested in HEC-RAS and the future of the program!”- Ian Armstrong, USGS

  • “The HEC-RAS course was one of the best training workshops I've attended! Very informative and engaging. I gained new insights into the capabilities of HEC-RAS as well as gaining even more confidence as a modeler.” - Brian Carlton, GPD Group

  • “Absolutely recommend this course to anyone using HEC-RAS for modeling. The level of experience, knowledge, and professionalism demonstrated by Chris and Ben was top notch. This is by far one of the best courses I have had the opportunity to attend. The most valuable pieces of information or concepts I walked away with is literally all of it…. the whole course! The quality and value of this course far exceeds the tuition cost.” - Jessica Lucas, USDA

  • “The advantage of the HEC-RAS course is that it helps you understand what makes an accurate model, not just how to build a model. Having access to some of the foremost experts in the field is worth the price of admission.” - Ben Fischer, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

  • “This was the best way, by far, to learn how to use HEC-RAS for 2D Unsteady flow analysis that I have experienced. I think what you guys do is great and the way you did it was great.” - Nick Granata, Freeman Companies

  • “Thanks for sending this out and for such a brilliant lecture series – the depth this course provided is unmatched. I will be letting my supervisors know of the value of this course and how it was money well spent!” - Elena Jukes, AKS Engineering

  • “Chris and Ben are some of the most knowledgeable RAS folks I have worked with and can translate even the most abstract concepts into clear terms that interdisciplinary folks can understand. Armed with a background in CAD, GIS, and hydrology, I felt very prepared to dive headfirst into some extremely varied and complicated topics that really built my own knowledge and skillset.” - Anonymous

  • “Great class - Chris and Ben know their stuff and it shows! They take time to ensure each question is answered and the workshops they provide are engaging and a great test of your knowledge”. -Alex L, HNTB

  • “Ben and Chris are fantastic, true experts in their field. The class structure and their style of teaching makes for a really valuable learning experience.” - Anonymous

  • “Ben and Chris are fantastic lecturers who can cover complex topics with clarity. They provide concise but complete explanations and examples. The course moves at an excellent pace and the slides are well done. Modelers who are already advanced can gain a lot from this training. I really appreciate that they keep it up to date.” - Anonymous

Fundamentals of HEC-RAS - Class Description

This intensive 6-week workshop will instruct students on the use of HEC-RAS for one-dimensional and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling and is designed for new users of HEC-RAS or for those with limited experience or desiring a refresher. While this class is designed for beginners or those with minimal HEC-RAS experience, it will be taught with modern geospatial techniques with an emphasis on building and evaluating georeferenced models through RAS Mapper.  The course will include an introduction to HEC-RAS and RAS Mapper, instruction on building both 1D and 2D models, overview of 1D and 2D steady and unsteady flow theory, troubleshooting and calibration. The use of the model is taught through hands-on exercises and real-world project examples.  

Topics

The seminar includes lectures on:

·         Introduction to HEC-RAS

·         Intro to RAS Mapper

·         Building a 1D Model

·         Building a 2D Model

·         Fundamentals of HEC-RAS Theory

·         Intro to Initial and Boundary Conditions

·         Intro to Computation Options

·         Visualizing and Evaluating Results

·         Fundamentals of Troubleshooting and Calibration

Workshops

Workshops focus on giving students hands on experience with building and pre-processing the computational mesh, performing offline and inline 2D projects, and using the built-in feature RAS Mapper to spatially analyze results. The 5 workshops included in this class are:

·        Creating a 1D Model

·        Creating a 2D Model

·        1D Bridge Modeling

·        Intro to 2D Bridge Modeling

·       Intro to River Restoration

Who Should Attend
Consulting engineers, water resource planners and scientists, engineers employed by local, state, or federal government agencies. Participants should have some experience in floodplain hydrology and hydraulics, and open channel flow concepts. They should also be able to follow simple computer instructions.