AutoCAD Designer

AutoCAD Designer digital badge earners are able to create basic 2D drawings using drawing and editing tools. Participants have learned how to enhance productivity with CAD Management tools and customize the AutoCAD interface. Badge earners understand the methods and concepts of 3D modeling and how to present designs while they are still being created using visualization tools and walk-throughs.

Prerequisite: Experience with drafting concepts, using a computer, and Windows operating system recommended.

Program objectives

Create basic 2D drawings using drawing and editing tools
Organize drawing objects on layers
Output and publish files for review
Work with collaboration and automation tools
Manage Layers
Use macros and custom routines
Create and work with 3D objects
Create 2D drawings from 3D models

Course descriptions

LVV8411 AutoCAD Essentials

Covers the creation of basic 2D drawings using drawing and editing tools, organization of drawing objects on layers, addition of text and basic dimensions, preparation for plotting and more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity. Designed for new users of AutoCAD software.

LVV8412 AutoCAD Intermediate

Builds on the basic concepts of the AutoCAD Essentials course. Helps improve productivity when creating, annotating and printing drawings with AutoCAD. Subjects include boundaries, regions, templates, dimensioning, annotation, blocks, layouts, views, sheet sets, tables and an introduction to 3D models. PREREQUISITES: AutoCAD Essentials course recommended.

LVV8090 AutoCAD: Creating and Presenting 3D Models

Covers the creation of 3D models to help visualize and present designs. Includes visual styles, model walk-throughs, materials, lighting, and electronic distribution. Students will need some experience using AutoCAD software prior to enrollment.

AutoCAD Designer class schedule

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Funding opportunities

CPE works with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Paths to College and Career grant to offer scholarships for people who are underemployed, unemployed, incarcerated, and previously incarcerated.

Contact us

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