# Introduction to AutoCAD Course

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/autocad-introduction>

## Overview

In this beginner course, you’ll discover how AutoCAD can be used to create drawings that accurately represent real-world objects. You’ll learn fundamental drawing and modification techniques to produce quality drafts suitable for constructing actual mechanical and architectural designs.

 

This session is the first day of our 3-day AutoCAD Level I class. For additional topics such as layers, plotting (printing), properties, measurements, text, and more, you can continue with days two and three of the Beginner AutoCAD course.

 

**Note** : This course is intended for PC users, and our in-person sessions are PC-only. Mac users may join online but should be aware that the Mac AutoCAD interface differs from the PC version, which the instructor uses and which the course is based on.

## What you'll learn

- Using the AutoCAD interface
- Basic drawing and editing commands
- Creating a simple drawing, editing your drawing, and drawing with precision

## Curriculum

### 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

#### Opening and Creating Drawings

#### Exploring the AutoCAD interface

#### Zooming and Panning

### 2: Entering Commands

#### Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD

### 3: Basic Drawing Commands

#### Lines

#### Circles

#### Rectangles

### 4: Projects

#### Creating Simple Drawings

#### Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view

#### Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

### 5: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

#### Polar and Ortho Tracking

#### Entering Coordinates and Angles

#### Object Snaps and Tracking

### 6: Modifying Your Drawing

#### Move

#### Copy

#### Rotate

#### Mirror

#### Scale

#### Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

## Schedule
- May 26, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 4, 2026 — Live Online
- Jul 6, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Aug 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026 — Live Online
- Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 — Live Online
- Dec 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325