Course Category – Certificate
Mode – Online
Course – AutoCAD
Duration – 8 Weeks
Classes – 24
Fee – 125 $
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
– Overview of AutoCAD Interface
– Setting Up the Workspace
– Basic Navigation Tools
– Understanding the Command Line
– Creating and Saving Your First Drawing
Week 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Tools
– Drawing Basic Shapes (Lines, Circles, Arcs, Polygons)
– Using Object Snaps and Grid
– Basic Editing Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale)
– Introduction to Layers and Layer Management
Week 3: Advanced Drawing Techniques
– Drawing Precision with Object Snaps and Tracking
– Creating and Modifying Polylines
– Using Hatch Patterns and Gradients
– Working with Text (Single Line, Multiline Text)
Week 4: Creating and Managing Blocks
– Creating Block Definitions
– Inserting and Editing Blocks
– Understanding Dynamic Blocks
– Using External References (Xrefs)
Week 5: Dimensioning and Annotations
– Basic Dimensioning Tools (Linear, Aligned, Angular)
– Advanced Dimension Styles and Settings
– Adding and Managing Annotations
– Working with Leaders and Multileaders
Week 6: Layouts and Plotting
– Understanding Model Space and Paper Space
– Creating and Managing Layouts
– Setting Up Viewports
– Plotting and Printing Your Drawings
– Exporting to PDF and Other Formats
Week 7: Advanced Editing and Customization
– Using Advanced Editing Tools (Trim, Extend, Fillet, Chamfer)
– Customizing the AutoCAD Interface (Toolbars, Menus, Workspaces)
– Creating and Using Custom Tool Palettes
– Introduction to AutoCAD Macros and Scripts
Week 8: Final Project and Presentation
– Developing a Comprehensive Drawing Project
– Applying All Learned Tools and Techniques
– Preparing and Presenting Your Final Drawing
– Review and Feedback Session
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, students will:
– Have a thorough understanding of the AutoCAD interface and basic navigation.
– Be able to create and edit basic and advanced shapes and drawings.
– Understand and effectively use layers, blocks, and external references.
– Be proficient in dimensioning and annotating drawings.
– Know how to set up layouts, viewports, and print/export drawings.
– Have the skills to customize the AutoCAD workspace to improve efficiency.
– Complete a comprehensive final project demonstrating their ability to use AutoCAD tools and techniques proficiently.