Gain drafting and design skills with hands-on training in AutoCAD, the industry standard for computer-aided design (CAD). This certificate program begins with 2D drafting fundamentals and progresses to advanced techniques used in architecture, engineering, and construction.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
This Commercial Blueprint Reading course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and insights necessary to interpret and analyze commercial construction drawings.
Unit 2 6 Hours
This Residential Blueprint Reading Course offers a detailed introduction to reading and interpreting residential construction blueprints. Perfect for both newcomers entering the construction field and experienced professionals looking to sharpen their blueprint reading skills, this live, instructor-led course covers topics such as architectural notations, symbols, scales, and abbreviations. You’ll learn how to interpret key residential drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details, to gain a full understanding of how to translate design documents into built environments.
Unit 3 6 Hours
The Construction Estimating Course introduces students to the core principles and techniques used in the estimating process. You’ll examine the purpose of estimating and build the skills needed to create accurate and professional estimates. Topics include quantity takeoffs, pricing based on measured quantities, and the components of a well-structured cost estimate proposal. Estimating plays a critical role in construction, from bidding to project planning, and is essential for contractors, project managers, and estimators.
Unit 4 18 Hours
This hands-on AutoCAD Level I course introduces students to the essential tools and techniques used to create mechanical and architectural drawings. Through real-world projects and step-by-step instruction, you'll build confidence in using AutoCAD for professional drafting and design.
Unit 5 12 Hours
This intermediate AutoCAD course builds on the fundamentals, equipping students with advanced techniques for productivity, organization, and precision. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow, manage complex drawings, and prepare professional documentation for print and collaboration.
Unit 6 18 Hours
This advanced AutoCAD course is designed for experienced users looking to deepen their expertise through powerful annotation tools, dynamic content creation, and customized workflows. You’ll gain the skills needed to streamline complex projects, collaborate efficiently, and tailor AutoCAD to fit your professional needs.
Unit 7 18 Hours
In this course, you’ll use AutoCAD to build titleblock drawings from the ground up and draft detailed residential documents, including floor plans, enlarged views, roof plans, and building elevations for a moderately complex single-story home. You'll gain practical CAD workflow experience, learning key AutoCAD commands, interface navigation, and project-based processes. The course focuses on essential 2D drafting techniques used in construction documentation such as dimensioning, layout configuration, layer management, and plotting procedures.
Unit 8 12 Hours
AutoCAD Construction Documents II is an advanced course designed to strengthen your ability to produce accurate construction documentation using AutoCAD. Building on foundational drafting and CAD knowledge, this course emphasizes the creation of detailed drawings that support clear communication across architecture, engineering, and construction teams. You’ll focus on refining layout organization, annotation techniques, and drawing consistency across full project sets. In addition, the course covers advanced layer control, plotting configurations, and custom block creation to prepare you for more complex drafting demands.
Unit 9 24 Hours
Master advanced Civil 3D techniques used in professional surveying, transportation design, and land development projects. In this hands-on bootcamp, you'll gain practical experience with tools like alignments, profiles, parcels, corridors, grading groups, and pipe networks, all essential for producing construction-ready documentation. Taught by industry experts, this course is available in NYC or live online.
Unit 10 18 Hours
Unit 11 12 Hours
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This is a great foundational class for AutoCAD. I would take this again for a brush-up on skills.
The instructor, Dan, has comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD. I was really impressed with the fact that he authored two of the three books we used in class.
Very professional. Best certification program I've attended.
My experience with Dan taking the Intermediate AutoCAD course was a memorable and exciting one. I strongly advise you to take this thrilling class with him.
Dan was a very clear and thorough instructor. He gave us ample opportunity to digest the material and go over any and all questions in detail, with no bias towards beginner or intermediate users.
A lot of ground covered, but the instructor is well organized and helpful at troubleshooting student problems.
In general, I got everything I wanted out of the class.
The instructor is out of this world. Thank you for all your help, Dan!
The course exceeded my expectations. I am competently using AutoCAD in my business after one week of the bootcamp!
Dan is an amazing instructor, he was patient, accommodating, and very knowledgeable about the software. It was a good class, and I would recommend to other people.
The instructor was great! I can't wait to take the next class with him. He was patient, informative and knowledgeable. The class materials were well put together and flowed very well.
I recently attended an AutoCAD training course in New York, and it was an excellent experience. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and very approachable, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. The class was held in a welcoming and supportive environment where we were encouraged to ask questions comfortably. The teaching structure was well-organized, catering even to those with no prior knowledge of AutoCAD. The lessons were engaging, and the step-by-step approach ensured everyone could follow along and grasp the material. I appreciated how the instructor took the time to address individual concerns and clarify concepts thoroughly. Overall, I found the course to be highly educational, and I left with a solid understanding of AutoCAD. I would wholeheartedly recommend this training to anyone looking to learn AutoCAD, regardless of their starting experience level.
I'm very excited to have a beginner proficiency in AutoCAD and start practicing. I am pursuing a career in interior design and this is going to help me greatly in getting started. I cannot thank the instructor and Noble Desktop enough. Overall experience was 10/10.
This AutoCAD class was massively helpful in learning an idiosyncratic piece of software with a steep learning curve. I was banging my head against a wall in frustration when trying to learn on my own with YouTube. Having a real and very knowledgeable human being to direct my learning and to address my concerns was absolutely invaluable.
I loved every aspect of this class. All the necessary information was provided for any problem that could ever arise. The instructor also took the time to thoroughly explain all the information and ensure our understanding. Great professor, great person!
Fantastic learning experience in a nice, comfortable environment. It was a nice benefit to have water, coffee, and snacks available. The teacher is very good at explaining CAD concepts and tools, plus the most efficient ways to use the software. Exactly what I needed as a beginner.
The course was organized around understanding the program as opposed to using it, but I have been pleasantly surprised by how easy it is for me to use the program. Having a better understanding of how the program works has allowed me to produce construction drawings for a permit set. It's only been a month. I'm way better at organizing my project files.
I would definitely recommend the class. It got me into AutoCAD. Now I use it almost every day, and I'm getting pretty good at it.
Noble and, specifically, Dan Perico are outstanding. This course has taken me from a beginner to an intermediate AutoCAD operator. Dan takes the time to thoroughly explain each lesson and will answer any question that you can throw at him.
I had the pleasure of taking an online AutoCAD class via Zoom, and it exceeded my expectations. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, always taking the time to answer any questions we had. The course was well-organized, with the timing perfectly balanced between covering essential topics and providing hands-on practice. The content was comprehensive and delivered in a way that made complex concepts easy to understand. I gained a strong foundation in AutoCAD, and I feel confident using the skills I learned. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to advance their AutoCAD knowledge.
I recently completed the online AutoCAD Level I and II course, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, making complex concepts easy to understand. The course was well-structured, with a perfect blend of theory and practical exercises that helped me apply what I learned in real time. I especially appreciated the interactive elements. The flexibility of the online format allowed me to fit it perfectly into my busy schedule. Thanks to this course, I feel confident in my AutoCAD skills and ready to take on new projects at work. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their design abilities!
Good class for anyone who wants to start learning more about the AutoCAD software. Affordable, easy to understand, and well worth the time. Thanks!
The teacher was great, knowledgeable, and super involved in the teaching process. Equipment and facilities were top-notch, and even the free coffee was great. The application process was super simple and quick as well. Will totally recommend.
Dan has an abundance of information about AutoCAD. I learn something new every time I take one of his classes. It's a pleasure listening to him and learning under him.
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Attend this certificate program in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 150 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive eight 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
In addition to 150 hours of interactive training, you will receive eight 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf).
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or a 12-month financing plan through Climb Credit (no interest or financing fees).
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You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
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There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.
