Abstract: The design of pre-stressed concrete is a professional course with theoretical and practical contents. It is closely related to the industrial norms. According to the characteristics of the course and requirements of the assessment in civil engineering, it is necessary to offer lessons using heuristic and modern advanced methods. The combination of the contents and the standard codes must be emphasized in the teaching process. The comprehensive abilities to solve complex engineering problems of students' can be trained and a good teaching effect can be achieved.