AutoCAD Course Online (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support 2 modules

Build a solid foundation in AutoCAD and computer-aided design with this comprehensive training bundle. Learn to create precise drafting symbols, detailed floor plans, and professional construction documents while mastering essential AutoCAD tools used in professional design workflows.

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This course includes

  • 60 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 112 training videos
  • Access to AutoCAD software (3 months)
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Final project graded by an industry expert
  • 1-on-1 bonus training
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Quizzes to reinforce learning

This course bundle offers a hands-on introduction to AutoCAD’s core features, preparing you for real-world design work at a professional level. Through two comprehensive courses, you’ll learn how to create detailed 2D drawings, integrate design elements, and structure your workflow efficiently.

Learn AutoCAD’s Core Tools for Drafting & Design:
Start with the basics of AutoCAD, including how to draft symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and floor plans. Gain a solid understanding of how to compile your designs into professional, deliverable sheet files.

Master Layer Management & File Integration:
Learn how to organize your drawings using layers and integrate external files into your workflow. Master file management techniques, add text and dimensions, and create blocks to streamline workflow and presentation.

Create Detailed Construction Documents:
Advance your skills by creating construction documents for residential projects, including floor plans, roof plans, foundation plans, and elevations. Learn to link and reference files, incorporate external components, and optimize project structure.

Apply Intermediate AutoCAD Skills for Complex Projects:
Use your new skills to manage larger-scale projects, including developing multi-layered layouts and applying coordinate systems for seamless component integration. Refine your skills to produce polished documentation and optimized plotting.

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Courses & Videos in This Package

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Unit 1 30 Hours

Introduction to AutoCAD (Self-Paced)

We start at the very beginning, using AutoCAD to draw drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then create a floor plan. We assemble everything into one sheet file. Learn about Drawing on Layers, Adding Text, Dimensions & Plotting.

  • Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, a floor plan and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file.
  • Distinguish the differences required to generate drawings for use as annotation and real-world model components.
  • Create and insert blocks and externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets.
  • Master file management, drafting on layers, integrating drawing component files and plotting while creating on the class residential project.
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Lesson 1: The Interface and Architectural Symbols
Lesson 2: Electrical Symbols
Lesson 3: Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
Lesson 4: Walls, Doors, and Windows
Lesson 5: Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures

Unit 2 30 Hours

Intermediate AutoCAD (Self-Paced)

Use AutoCAD to draw an abbreviated set of construction documents for a residential project: floor plan, roof plan, foundation plan, electrical plan & building elevations. Create, insert and link drawings. Learn the best workflow.

  • Create an abbreviated set of construction documents including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan and building elevations for a small residential project.
  • Create and insert blocks, externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets to optimize project efficiency.
  • Demonstrate layer and file management, external file referencing, use of model/layout environments and user coordinate systems.
  • Apply intermediate-level skills including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments and plotting.
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Lesson 1: Create the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
Lesson 2: Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
Lesson 3: Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
Lesson 4: Starting the Elevations
Lesson 5: Continuing the Elevations
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
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