According to the requirements of international engineering certification, the teaching design idea of the steel structure course based on engineering certification is given drawing lessons from foreign advanced education idea. The teaching objectives of the steel structure course are given. On this basis, the teaching reform of teaching method, course content, and assessment method is analyzed. Perfecting the positioning of talent training with the goal of graduate competencies, an effective way of talent training for engineering applied talents is explored. This study may contribute to achieving the target of improving professional knowledge and ability of characteristic professionals and improving the quality of personnel training.