AutoCAD Classes and Training
Our premier AutoCAD classes and training courses are concise and intensive, designed to help the busy professional quickly become more productive.
AutoCAD Class: Level 1
In this hands-on, computer-aided design course, participants will be provided with an introduction to display commands, CAD tools, basic draw commands, basic edit commands, layers, CAD construction techniques, creating text, block and drawing import options, dimensions, crosshatching, grips, introduction to layouts, and plotting basics. Participants will acquire the fundamental skills necessary for the development of mechanical, architectural, and/or civil drawings using AutoCAD.
AutoCAD Level 1 Course Overview:
- The AutoCAD environment
- Introduction to drawing
- Making changes to AutoCAD objects
- Layers
- Annotation using AutoCAD
- Layouts
- Dimensions
- Hatch objects
- Reusable AutoCAD content
- Additional drawing objects
- Plotting a drawing
- Template drawings
Course Textbook to be purchased by student: AutoCAD 2023: Essentials (Mixed Units), by Ascent-Center for Technical Knowledge (ISBN 13: 9781956032635).
Registration Information:
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 22—November 14, 2024
- Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
- Cost: $1,599
- Register: AutoCAD Level 1
AutoCAD Class: Level 2
This course will provide participants more sophisticated techniques that will extend your mastery of the software. You will go beyond the basic skills to understand the process of setting up a template, creating annotation styles, and work with external references. Prerequisites: AutoCAD Level 1 (see above) or equivalent work experience.
AutoCAD Level 2 Course Overview:
- Using advanced drafting and editing techniques
- Creating a custom workspace
- Using grips effectively
- Working with geometric and dimensional parametric constraints
- Creating and editing local and global blocks
- Creating templates
- Setting up layers, styles, and viewports
- Creating annotation styles, including text, dimensions, and multi-leader styles
- Working with external reference image, DWF, DGN, and PDF
Course Textbook to be purchased by student: AutoCAD 2023: Beyond the Basics (Mixed Units), by Ascent-Center for Technical Knowledge (ISBN 13: 9781956032642)
Registration Information:
- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 10–19, 2024
- Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
- Cost: $899
- Register: AutoCAD Level 2
AutoCAD Class: Level 3
This is an advanced course that will provide participants advanced techniques to be proficient in your use of the AutoCAD software. Prerequisites: AutoCAD Levels 1 and 2 see above) or equivalent work experience.
AutoCAD Level 3 Course Overview:
- Advanced text objects
- Working with tables
- Defining dynamic blocks and attributes
- Outputting and publishing files for review
- Collaboration and automation tools
- Creating, publishing, and customizing sheet sets
- Managing layers
- CAD management and system setup
- Enhancing productivity by customizing the AutoCAD interface
- Using macros and custom routines
Course Textbook to be purchased by student: AutoCAD 2023: Advanced (Mixed Units), by Ascent-Center for Technical Knowledge (ISBN: 13:9781956032710)
Registration Information:
- Dates: TBD
- Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Online/Instructor-led training via Zoom
- Cost: $1,199
- Registration: Contact 570-963-2600 to register.
