AutoCAD Certification (Self-Paced)
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Self-paced online training with expert support 3 modules

Master drafting and design with AutoCAD, the industry-standard software for architects, engineers, and designers. Work on real-world projects and prepare for Autodesk certification through hands-on training and personalized guidance.

$2,499 48 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 48 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Access to AutoCAD software
  • Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design & Drafting exam with retake
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the AutoCAD Certification Online.

Advance your AutoCAD skills at your own pace and work toward earning the Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting. This program provides comprehensive training through three AutoCAD courses totaling 48 hours, offering hands-on projects and practical exercises to build your drafting and design expertise.

The course includes six hours of private tutoring (two 3-hour sessions) and the Autodesk Certified Professional exam with a free retake. For additional support, you can choose to replace the exam with an extra hour of private tutoring, ensuring you’re fully prepared for certification.

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Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 18 Hours

AutoCAD Level I (Self-Paced)

This AutoCAD course introduces the essential tools and techniques to produce mechanical and architectural designs.

  • Learn essential drawing and editing commands to create and modify lines, circles, rectangles, and more
  • Master object snaps, tracking, and coordinate input for precise and accurate drawings
  • Organize and manage projects using layers, templates, and advanced objects like polylines and ellipses
  • Apply real-world workflows to create complex layouts, floor plans, and design elements for mechanical and architectural projects
  • Insert, manage, and reuse blocks using Tool Palettes and Design Center
  • Prepare drawings for print with layouts, viewports, annotations, and dimensioning tools

Unit 2 12 Hours

AutoCAD Level II (Self-Paced)
  • Boost productivity using advanced tools for precise positioning, parametric constraints, and block management
  • Create, organize, and manage reusable content with custom block libraries
  • Set up and customize drawing templates to maintain consistency across projects
  • Design and manage advanced layouts using viewports, paper space, and scaling techniques for print-ready drawings
  • Master annotation styles for standardized dimensions, text, and hatching
  • Integrate external references (Xrefs) to manage large-scale drawings and collaborate efficiently across teams

Unit 3 18 Hours

AutoCAD Level III (Self-Paced)
  • Enhance drawings using advanced annotation tools, tables, and text objects for improved clarity and control
  • Create dynamic blocks and attribute data to build versatile, intelligent design components
  • Develop and publish professional drawing sets with sheet sets, layout tools, and collaboration features
  • Customize the AutoCAD interface with user-defined settings, tool palettes, and productivity-boosting macros
  • Implement CAD standards across teams to ensure consistent, high-quality output
  • Utilize 2D automation tools and cloud-based collaboration to streamline workflows

Exam

This program includes this certification exam as well as the exam proctoring. The exam is optional.

Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting

The AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam is designed to validate your expertise in AutoCAD, one of the most widely used design and drafting software tools. The exam covers a variety of essential topics, including creating and editing geometry, working with blocks, layouts, annotations, and best practices for advanced tools and techniques.

Exam details
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