Architects, graphic designers, engineers, and a variety of other industry professionals utilize AutoCAD to build computer-aided 2D and 3D designs before the plans are brought to life. Created by Autodesk, AutoCAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process. Computer-Aided Drafting “CAD” programs allow you to explore design ideas, visualize concepts through photorealistic renderings, and simulate how a design will perform in the real world. CAD software is used to design cars, ships, bicycles, prosthetics, and so much more.
AutoCAD software was the first computer-aided drafting program, and it is still the most widely used CAD technology. CMEC has AutoCAD training classes for participants new to computer-aided drafting as well as those with intermediate technical backgrounds and strong math skills. Drafting and blueprint reading experience is helpful.
CMEC‘s AutoCAD classes are led by seasoned instructors who have decades of experience using the software and teaching. AutoCAD classes are immersive with hands-on exercises in different disciplines to effectively learn and apply the software. The software can be leveraged to create technical drawings, architectural and site plans, machines, parts, furniture, schematics, and so much more. With CMEC, you get to choose the AutoCAD learning experience that’s best for you to have professional drafting techniques under your belt in no time.
CMEC provides AutoCAD training courses in three levels:
Learn to design and shape the world around you using the powerful, flexible features found in AutoCAD design and documentation software, one of the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD tools. In this course, you will learn to navigate the AutoCAD user interfaces and use the fundamental features of AutoCAD. You will learn to use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD to develop accurate technical drawings and you’ll discover ways to present drawings in a detailed and visually impressive way.
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Discover the powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings in this course that enables you to reuse content and extract information from your drawings. With an understanding of the tools and concepts you’ll learn in class, you can begin to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD.
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD. You will learn to create solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models, and you’ll learn to add the necessary features to detail, duplicate, and position 3D models.
You will learn to document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization, and you’ll learn to convert 2D objects to 3D objects. You will learn to communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools, and renderings.
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.