AutoCAD Certification Training

In the AutoCAD certification course, you will learn to create sets of construction documents. The skills learned are state-of-the-art professional workflows and also prepare you to pass the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam.

Overview

The AutoCAD certification training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the AutoCAD software, starting with the basics and progressing to the creation of construction documents. The curriculum focuses on professional workflows and prepares you to pass the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam.

With hands-on, real-world optional projects, you will obtain the skill set needed to develop high-quality construction documents using state-of-the-art professional workflows. You will learn the AutoCAD User Interface and develop skills that will enhance your employability in fields such as architecture, engineering, and construction. Additionally, passing the certification exam can serve as a valuable credential to demonstrate expertise to potential employers or clients.

Upon completion of this AutoCAD training course, you will be prepared for the Autodesk AutoCAD User certification exam. You will also receive a voucher for the exam.

What you will learn

• Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and a floor plan and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file
• Apply intermediate-level skills, including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments, and plotting
• Create title block and title block/drawing label components for a professional office to facilitate the development of deliverable sheet files
• Organize deliverable sheet set to conform to the National CAD Standards
• Integrate referenced files to create details for construction documents

How you will benefit

• Develop skills needed in one of the most in-demand software in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry
• Gain an understanding of AutoCAD at a professional level
• Create a set of construction documents that demonstrate hands-on knowledge to future employers

Syllabus

1. Introduction to AutoCADThe Interface and Architectural Symbols
   Electrical Symbols
   Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
   Walls, Doors, and Windows
   Creating Sheets and Adding Fixtures
   Dimensions and Plotting
   
2. Intermediate AutoCADCreate the Floorplan & Sheet Setup
   Finish Floorplan & Roof Plan
   Structural Foundation Plan & Electrical Plan
   Starting the Elevations
   Continuing the Elevations
   Finalizing, Checking & Plotting
   
3. AutoCAD Construction Documents IResidential Floor Plan
   Title Block & Paper Space Elements
   Dimensions & Updating Sheets
   Roof Plan
   Keynotes & Starting the Elevation
   Finishing the Elevation & Final Deliverables
   
4. AutoCAD Construction Documents IISite Plan
   Elevation and Section Setup
   Developing the Sections
   Drawing Updates
   Detail Drawings, Keynotes & Callouts
   Title Sheet
   
5. CAD Detailing
1. Detail Sheet Elements
2. Updating Details
3. Incorporating Manufacturer Information
4. Building Sheets & Millwork Drawings

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• AutoCAD software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment. AutoCAD System Requirements
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Certification Requirements:

It is expected that all candidates will have a general understanding of the following:

• Technical drawing & design
• The AutoCAD user interface
• The help system within AutoCAD
• The draw order of overlapping objects
• Inquiry commands such as List, ID, Distance, and Area