Course description

Whether you are self-taught and want to fill in the gaps to become more efficient and productive, or you have never used the software before, this Autodesk AutoCAD course will give you a solid foundation to become a confident AutoCAD user and develop advanced skills.

This comprehensive course is the perfect start to your career in CAD design. This course will give you a competitive edge in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists, I am committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. This course is designed by an industry expert to help you learn quickly and efficiently, at your own pace and convenience.

Here are five professional outcomes or skills that you can expect to gain from this course:

1. Proficiency in AutoCAD: You will develop a strong foundation in AutoCAD, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the software's interface, tools, and functionalities. You will learn how to efficiently create, edit, and manipulate 2D drawings, ensuring accuracy and precision in your designs.

2. Technical Drawing Skills: This course will focus on teaching you the principles of technical drawing and drafting. You will learn industry-standard practices for creating and managing different types of drawings, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering drawings.

3. Industry Standards and Best Practices: This course will familiarize you with industry standards and best practices for using AutoCAD. You will learn about common drawing conventions, layer management, annotation styles, dimensioning standards, and plotting/printing guidelines. This knowledge will enable you to create drawings that meet professional standards and can be easily understood and shared with others in their field.

4. Design Documentation and Annotation: The course will cover essential skills for producing accurate and comprehensive design documentation. You will learn how to create and manage layouts, insert and annotate dimensions, add text and labels, and generate professional-quality plot-ready drawings, ensuring effective communication of design intent.

5. Collaboration and File Management: AutoCAD is widely used in collaborative design environments, and this course will teach you how to effectively collaborate with other professionals on projects. You will learn how to share and reference drawings, manage external references (Xrefs), and implement efficient file management strategies to ensure smooth collaboration and version control.

By acquiring these outcomes and skills, you will be well-equipped to work with AutoCAD across a range of industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing. You will have the confidence and expertise to handle complex design projects and contribute effectively to the design and documentation process.

Course Aspects

I have been teaching this course in person and online since 2017 and have perfected the course material, teaching method, and explanations to ensure all the bases are covered and the student has a full understanding of the software.

Your level of experience will develop as we progress through the course, rather than overloading you from the start with unnecessary information that you will not use.

We start with the basic features of each tool and then move on to the more advanced features as the course progresses, continually putting these newly acquired skills to practice with multiple exercises.

Course Topics

  1. Interface: Start Tab, Templates, Application Menu, Quick Access Toolbar, InfoCentre, Layout Tabs, Status Bar, Options, Mouse controls, Navigation, Object Selection,

  2. Drawing Tools: Line, Polyline, Circle, Rectangle, Polygon, Ellipse, Hatch, Gradient, Spline, Object Snap

  3. Drawing Methods: Absolute & Relative Coordinates, Orthomode, Grid & Snap, Polar Tracking

  4. Modification Tools: Move, Copy, Stretch, Rotate, Mirror, Scale, Trim, Extend, Fillet, Chamfer, Array, Erase, Explode, Offset, Align, Join,

  5. Annotation: Text, Dimension, Leader, create own styles

  6. Layers: Colour Manager, Linetype Manager, Lineweight Manager, Creation, properties, application, functions

  7. Blocks: Create, Edit, Insert, Design Centre

  8. Palettes: Properties, Blocks, Layers, Command-Line, Design Centre

  9. Layout: Viewports, Page Setups, Printing

I continually update this course to keep it up to date with the new releases as well as the addition of new videos and practice exercises.

I look forward to seeing you in class!

What will i learn?

  • On completion, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to take a project from start to finish, utilizing all tools and drawing methods.
  • All tools will be explained in detail by their true definitions, illustrated with easy-to-follow images, and put into practice with guided exercises.
  • At the end of the course is an extra section where you can request a video explainer on any issues you are having.
  • Available for download to view offline.
  • Expert level now included!
  • You will be taught how to create your own types of text, dimensions, layers, and blocks to use in your own working environment.
  • Setting you up to work on your own as well as understand typical office standards.
  • Includes 10 quizzes, 13 practical's with solutions, 7 practice exercises with solutions, 1 main project, 2 practice exam and 1 final ACU exam!
  • This course is based on the Windows version of AutoCAD, not Apple MAC compliant.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
  • Students should have a good working knowledge of how to use a PC, this course does not cover the MAC software.
  • A working mouse with a scroll wheel is essential.
  • A second screen is recommended to view the videos while using AutoCAD on the other.
  • AutoCAD software must be installed, 30-day free trial available from Autodesk. The first section of this course will guide you through the download and install process if you have not done so already.

Frequently asked question

Architects, Engineers, Designers and Contractors This course has been designed for beginners to an advanced level Existing users looking for a refresher course Want to improve your drawing skills, find out tips & tricks from an industry professional AutoCAD is not only used by Architects & Engineers, it suits all types of drafting Great preparation for the Autodesk Certified User exam (ACU)

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Azhar Khan

02-Apr-2024

5

Outstanding! Expert instruction, practical skills, immediate application. Unmissable!

Farkhanda Kashif

02-Apr-2024

5

Absolutely phenomenal! This course is a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of AutoCAD. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, I've gained the confidence and skills to tackle any design project with ease. Worth every minute invested!

Zain Khan

02-Apr-2024

5

This course is a gem! It's structured perfectly, with practical exercises that solidify learning. I'm thrilled with the results and can't wait to apply my newfound skills in real-world projects

Tanzela Anjum

23-Mar-2024

5

Provide complete information about AutoCAD Civil and Mechanical in brief. Overall good experience.

Hena Malik

23-Mar-2024

5

Related to my experience and skill level, the material up this point of the course is a very good match! Thanks!

Maria Khatoon

23-Mar-2024

5

Been using AutoCAD for a few years but this helped fill in some gaps in my knowledge and allowed me to learn lots of new things. Would highly recommend! (:

Yousaf Jadoon

23-Mar-2024

5

Having been a self taught user, it is finally a very good thing to see the other methods to do the same thing as one seems to get stuck with the methods you first learned.

Ishtiaq Ahmad

23-Mar-2024

5

This course is the best I learn a lot and all the tests and practices help me to keep the lessons in my mind better. Thank you so much for helping us to improve our knowledge.

Arshad Rashid

23-Mar-2024

5

Interactive course... very much recommended for beginners

Asad Asadi

23-Mar-2024

5

As an experienced but only occasional Cad user, this revision and introduction of features which are new to me, is very useful. The teaching is clear and just enough repetition to make points stick. Very impressed so far!

₨2500

Lectures

178

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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