CAD Detailing Course (Self-Paced)
IDCAD304

Self-paced online training with expert support

Master the creation of professional detail drawings for construction documents using AutoCAD. This course teaches both manual drawing and referencing techniques to produce accurate and well-organized detail files.

$579 20 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 20 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 37 training videos
  • Access to AutoCAD software (30 days)
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 2 CEUs

Enhance your architectural detailing skills in this online CAD Detailing course. You’ll learn two essential methods used by architectural and engineering professionals: creating detailed drawings from scratch and extracting information from existing construction documents. Throughout the course, you'll produce detailed drawings at multiple scales and integrate them into deliverable sheet files ready for full-scale plotting. Taught by a licensed architect with extensive experience in commercial, government, and residential projects, this course combines lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs to help you master AutoCAD commands, dimensioning, layering, layout environments, and plotting.

Create detailed drawings relevant to the course project. Produce deliverable sheet files for construction documents. Integrate referenced files to generate detailed content for construction documents. Manage layers and files, work with model/layout environments, and present multi-scale drawings. Apply intermediate and advanced skills for creating sheet layouts and preparing for plotting.

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Video Training Preview

Lesson 1: Detail Sheet Elements
Lesson 2: Updating Sliding Door Section Detail - Part 1
Lesson 2: Updating Sliding Door Section Detail - Part 2
Lesson 2: Updating Sliding Door Section Detail - Part 3
Lesson 2: Updating Two Hour Rated Wall Detail - Part 1
Lesson 2: Updating Two Hour Rated Wall Detail - Part 2
Lesson 2: Updating Stringer Intersection Detail
Lesson 2: Updating Upper Entry Flashing Detail
Lesson 2: Updating Handrail Section Detail - Part 1
Lesson 2: Updating Handrail Section Detail - Part 2
Midterm Example Video
Lesson 3: Incorporating Manufacturer Information
Lesson 4: Building Sheets & Millwork Drawings
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