AutoCAD Bootcamp NYC: Beginner to Advanced AutoCAD Training

This AutoCAD Bootcamp includes our beginner and intermediate classes at a 10% discount.

In the beginner AutoCAD class, you'll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing, using AutoCAD to create drawings that can be used to build real objects both mechanical and architectural.

In the intermediate class, you will learn to create a basic 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. You will start with the basic tools to create and edit a simple drawing, and then continue to develop those tools. More advanced tools are introduced throughout the course.

Note: this is a PC-only course (not suitable for Mac users).

Schedule & Enrollment: AutoCAD Bootcamp

35 Hours
$1,048 $949

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Small classes

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  Nov 7–9, Mon–Wed, 10am–5pm
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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date.

Full Tuition

$1,048
$949
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

35 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices.

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Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

Excellent classes and excellent venue! It has just the right level of personal attention and class participation. I would highly recommend NYIM and look forward to taking future classes there. – Hazel S.

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NYIM Training, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, 3rd Fl, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Free Retake Within One Year

Refresh and solidify your understanding of the course content for no extra charge within a year, provided there is space in the class.

AutoCAD Bootcamp Curriculum

Courses in this Package

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

Download Syllabus PDF High-level Overview

AutoCAD Bootcamp Overview

AutoCAD Level 1

1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

Opening and Creating Drawings
Exploring the AutoCAD interface
Zooming and Panning

2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD
Lines
Circles
Rectangles

3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

Creating Simple Drawings
Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view
Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Polar and Ortho Tracking
Entering Coordinates and Angles
Object Snaps and Tracking

5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

Move
Copy
Rotate
Mirror
Scale
Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

6: Drawing Templates

Using Template Files (.dwt) to Make New Drawing
Exploring what Settings and Elements are saved with Templates

7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Layer States
Properties by Layer
Layer Tools

8: Advanced Object Types

Polylines
Arcs
Polygons
Ellipses

9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

The Properties Palette
Quick Select
Select Similar
Measure Geometry Tools

10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

Drill Plate
Furniture Showroom

11: Advanced Editing Commands

Trim and Extend
Fillet and Chamfer
Polyline Edit and Spline
Offset and Explode
Join

12: Inserting Blocks

The Insert Block Command
Inserting Blocks with Tool Palettes
Dynamic Blocs
Migrating Blocks and other Elements between Drawings with Design Center

13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

Starting a Floor Plan

14: Setting Up a Layout

Using Layouts and Viewports
Scaling Viewports
Model Space vs. Paper Space in Layouts

15: Printing Your Drawing

Printing from Layout Tabs
Printing from the Model Tab

16: Projects - Preparing to Print

Making Layouts for a Banquette Hall

17: Text

The Multiline Text Tool
The Single Line Text Tool
Editing Text
Text in Model Space vs. Paper Space
The Multileader Tool

18: Hatching

The Hatch Command
The Hatch Editor Ribbon Tab
Saving and Applying Hatches with Tool Palettes

19: Adding Dimensions

Using Dimensioning Tools
Dimensioning in a Layout Tab vs. the Model Tab
Using Dimension Styles
Editing Dimensions

20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

Dimensioning a Mechanical Drawing

Intermediate AutoCAD

1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

2: Accurate Positioning

3: Projects - Productivity Tools

4: Parametric Drawing

5: Working with Blocks

6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

7: Creating Templates

8: Advanced Layouts

9: Annotation Styles

10: Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

11: External References

12: Projects - Drawing

Unit 1 21 Hours

Beginner AutoCAD

In this beginner AutoCAD class, you'll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing, using AutoCAD to create drawings that can be used to build and real objects both mechanical and architectural. We'll cover basic methods of printing and plotting layouts and sheets, working between model space and paper space, and scaling drawings through viewports. Learn techniques for inserting blocks, making text, dimensioning drawings, and working with layers and templates.
Unit 2 14 Hours

Intermediate AutoCAD

In this Intermediate AutoCAD class, you will learn how to create and effectively set up templates by setting units, drawing limits, and scales, defining layouts for printing sheets and creating styles.

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Basic Drawing & Editing Commands
Advanced Object Types
Learn advanced layer techniques, working with tracking points and construction lines
Create, edit and export blocks, and create tool palettes for storing and inserting blocks
Customize layers in layout viewports for sheets
Advanced Interface techniques
Work with External References
Create Data Tables

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at contact@nyimtraining.com
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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Tuition

Full Tuition

What’s Included

What’s included with my tuition?

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Retake the course for free within one year

Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, 3rd Fl, NYC

Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Free Retake Within One Year

AutoCAD Bootcamp Curriculum

Courses in this Package

AutoCAD Bootcamp Overview

AutoCAD Level 1

1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

6: Drawing Templates

7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

8: Advanced Object Types

9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

11: Advanced Editing Commands

12: Inserting Blocks

13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

14: Setting Up a Layout

15: Printing Your Drawing

16: Projects - Preparing to Print

17: Text

18: Hatching

19: Adding Dimensions

20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

Intermediate AutoCAD

1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

2: Accurate Positioning

3: Projects - Productivity Tools

4: Parametric Drawing

5: Working with Blocks

6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

7: Creating Templates

8: Advanced Layouts

9: Annotation Styles

10: Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

11: External References

12: Projects - Drawing

Beginner AutoCAD

Intermediate AutoCAD

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

How does attending “live online” work?

What happens if I need to miss a session?

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