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Beginner to Advanced AutoCAD Training in NYC or Live Online

Beginner to Advanced AutoCAD Training

This 40-hour 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.

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tag-solid $1048$949 clock-solid 40 Hours map-marker-solid In-person: 185 Madison Ave, 3rd Floor, NYC cloud-line Also available live online

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  • Custom Schedule

  • May 26–Jun 2

    • Beginner AutoCAD

      Tue–Thu, May 26–28, 9am–5pm

    • Intermediate AutoCAD

      Mon–Tue, Jun 1–2, 9am–5pm

  • Jul 8–Aug 28

    • Beginner AutoCAD

      Wed–Fri, Jul 8–10, 9am–5pm

    • Intermediate AutoCAD

      Thu–Fri, Aug 27–28, 9am–5pm

  • Aug 24–28

    • Beginner AutoCAD

      Mon–Wed, Aug 24–26, 9am–5pm

    • Intermediate AutoCAD

      Thu–Fri, Aug 27–28, 9am–5pm

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    Workbook Included

    Students get a custom workbook with step-by-step instructions.

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    Computer Provided

    Modern computer classroom with a PC for each student to work on.

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    Small In-Person Classes

    Get personalized attention in small groups with an expert instructor in the classroom.

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    Free Retake

    Refresh the course materials within six months for free as long as there's space in the class.

The AutoCAD Bootcamp includes

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.

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.

Full Course Syllabus

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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

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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 I need to bring a computer?

    No. We provide a computer with the necessary software for each attendee. This course is available on Windows PC only.

  • Are discounts available for this course?

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

  • Does this course come with a book?

    Yes. This course includes a complimentary book or manual at no additional cost.

  • What if I need to retake this course? May I retake it for free?

    Yes. You may retake this course for free once within six months, provided that the class is running with an available seat. For more information, visit our policies page.

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