About This Course
This Autocad course is built on the industry-aligned curriculum from SKILLUMNI. You will learn the AutoCAD interface, working with files, creating basic drawings and objects, and essential drafting workflows used in architecture, engineering, and design.
You will build practical skills in object snaps, units, manipulation commands, layers, layouts, annotation, dimensioning, hatching, plotting, and drawing templates—so you can create, organize, and output professional 2D CAD drawings.
Course Benefits
- 35+ hrs of Training
- Industry-based assessments
- Outcome-based learning
- Hands-on projects
- Lifetime LMS Access
- Industry certification
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to AutoCAD
- • Taking the AutoCAD Tour
- • Working with Files
- • Creating Basic Drawings
- • Creating Basic Objects
2. Using Object Snaps & Working with Units
- • About Object Snap & Using Object Snaps
- • Using Polar Tracking and Polar Snap
- • About Object Snap Tracking & Using Object Snap Tracking
- • Working with Units: About Units & Setting Units
- • Architectural Units & Surveyor's Units
3. Manipulating Objects
- • Moving Objects
- • Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
- • Rotating, Mirroring, and Scaling Objects
- • Creating Object Patterns & Arrays
- • Challenge Exercises: Grips, Architectural & Mechanical
4. Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
- • Organizing Objects with Layers
- • Default Layer & Layer Tools
- • Changing & Matching Object Properties
- • Using the Properties Palette & Linetypes
- • Using Inquiry Commands & Measure Tools
- • Obtaining Geometric Information
5. Altering Objects
- • Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
- • Joining Objects
- • Breaking an Object into Two Objects
- • Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
- • Changing Part of an Object's Shape
6. Working with Layouts
- • About Layouts & Creating a New Layout
- • Using Viewports
- • Creating Rectangular Viewports
- • Setting Viewport Scale Factor
- • Manipulating and Rotating Viewports
7. Annotating the Drawing
- • Creating Multiline Text (MText)
- • MText Columns and Grips
- • Creating Single Line Text
- • Editing Text & Using Text Styles
8. Dimensioning
- • Creating Dimensions on Linear Objects
- • Creating Dimensions on Curved Objects
- • Enhancing Dimensions
- • Using Dimension Styles
- • Using Multi leaders
9. Hatching Objects
- • Introduction to Hatch Patterns and Gradient Fills
- • Associative Hatch Patterns
- • Creating Hatched Objects
- • Editing Hatch Objects
- • Maintaining Associative Properties when Editing Hatches
10. Working with Reusable Content
- • Using Tool Palette Tools
- • Adding Content from Tool Palettes
- • Challenge Exercises: Architectural & Mechanical
11. Plotting Your Drawings
- • Using Page Setups & Creating Page Setups
- • Applying Page Setups to Layouts
- • Plotting from Model Space
- • Plotting from Layouts
- • Plot Command & Preview Command
12. Creating Drawing Templates
- • About Drawing Templates
- • Drawing Template Options
- • Creating Drawing Templates
Requirements
- No prior AutoCAD experience required; beginners welcome
- Interest in drafting, design, architecture, or mechanical drawing
- Computer with internet connection
- Computer with internet connection; AutoCAD software access recommended
Material Includes
- 35+ Hours of Video Lectures
- Lifetime LMS Access
- Section Quizzes & Assessments
- Industry-Based Hands-on Projects
- Certificate of Completion
Why Choose This Course
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Structured on the Autocad curriculum from SKILLUMNI, from basic drawings to layouts and plotting
Hands-On Projects
Apply skills through architectural and mechanical drawing exercises and challenge projects
Industry Certification
Earn a recognized certificate for roles in CAD drafting, design, and engineering support
Mentor Support
Get guidance from experts in AutoCAD and technical drafting
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to course materials and updates
Career Support
Access placement assistance and connect with professionals in CAD and design
Ready to Master Autocad?
Join students learning AutoCAD drafting, layers, layouts, dimensioning, and plotting. Start your journey in Autocad today.