Overview
This hands-on AutoCAD training program is designed for beginners with little or no prior AutoCAD experience. Students and professionals in architecture, engineering, or construction fields will gain foundational CAD skills for residential drafting and design applications. The course covers the AutoCAD interface, file management, 2D drawing tools, layers, dimensions, and plotting — progressing to a complete residential floor plan project by the end of the program. Classes run on Saturdays starting January 2026. A Certificate of Completion is awarded for each course.
Learning outcomes
- Completed set of 2D drawings demonstrating use of core AutoCAD tools.
- Complete residential floor plan with annotations and dimensions.
- Elevation and section sheets ready for plotting.
- Final plotted drawing set formatted for submission.
- Annotated plan with layers, dimensions, and title block.
- Printed (or PDF) layout ready for presentation or submission.
Prerequisites
Curriculum modules
- AutoCAD Interface, File Management, and Workspace Organization
- Create, Modify, and Annotate 2D Drawings Using Core AutoCAD Commands
- Precision Drafting Tools — Object Snaps, Polar Tracking, and Coordinates
- Layers, Line Types, and Text Styles for Professional Drafting Standards
- Plotting and Printing Setups, Layouts, and Title Blocks
- Introduction to 3D Modeling Concepts and Visualization Tools
Target audience
- Beginners with little or no AutoCAD experience.
- Students and professionals in architecture, engineering, or construction fields.
- Individuals seeking foundational CAD skills for design and drafting applications.
Assessment & certification
Assessment details and upcoming batches are confirmed by admissions.
Upcoming sessions
Saturday Sessions
Saturdays starting January 20269:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Safeco Training Center, Detroit MI
20 seats left
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