AutoCAD Certification Program (Self-Paced)

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.

• Learn core drawing and editing commands to create and modify lines, circles, rectangles, and more
• Master object snap, tracking, and coordinate input to ensure precision and accuracy in every drawing
• Organize and manage your work with layers, templates, and advanced object types like polylines and ellipses
• Apply real-world workflows in drawing complex layouts, floor plans, and design elements for mechanical and architectural projects
• Insert, manage, and reuse blocks with tools like Tool Palettes and Design Center
• Prepare your drawings for print with layouts, viewports, annotations, and dimensioning tools

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.

• Improve productivity with advanced tools for accurate positioning, parametric constraints, and block usage
• Learn how to create, organize, and manage reusable content through custom block libraries
• Set up and customize drawing templates to maintain consistency across multiple projects
• Design and manage advanced layouts with viewports, paper space, and scaling techniques for print-ready drawings.
• Master annotation styles to ensure clarity and standardization in dimensions, text, and hatching
• Integrate external references (Xrefs) into your workflow to manage large-scale drawings and collaborate across teams

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.

• Enhance drawings with advanced annotation tools, tables, and text objects for greater clarity and control
• Create dynamic blocks and attribute data to build smarter, more versatile design components
• Develop and publish professional drawing sets using sheet sets, layout tools, and collaborative features
• Customize the AutoCAD interface with user-defined settings, tool palettes, and productivity-enhancing macros
• Establish and enforce CAD standards across teams for consistent, high-quality output
• Learn tools for 2D automation and cloud-based collaboration to streamline workflows