# Introduction to AutoCAD

Canonical URL: <https://www.creativelive.com/classes/autocad-introduction>

## Overview

In this introductory course, you will learn how AutoCAD is used to create drawings that represent real-world objects. You will practice the basic drawing and modification techniques needed to produce accurate drafts for mechanical and architectural projects.

This class is the first day of our three-day AutoCAD Level I program. If you would like to continue, topics such as layers, plotting, properties, measurements, and text are covered on days two and three of the Beginner AutoCAD course.

**Note:** This course is designed for PC users, and our in-person classes are PC only. Mac users may attend online, but should be aware that the AutoCAD interface on Mac differs from the PC version used by the instructor and featured in class.

## What you'll learn

- Using the AutoCAD interface
- Basic drawing and editing commands
- Creating a simple drawing, editing your drawing, and drawing with precision

## Curriculum

### 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

#### Opening and Creating Drawings

#### Exploring the AutoCAD interface

#### Zooming and Panning

### 2: Entering Commands

#### Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD

### 3: Basic Drawing Commands

#### Lines

#### Circles

#### Rectangles

### 4: Projects

#### Creating Simple Drawings

#### Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view

#### Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

### 5: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

#### Polar and Ortho Tracking

#### Entering Coordinates and Angles

#### Object Snaps and Tracking

### 6: Modifying Your Drawing

#### Move

#### Copy

#### Rotate

#### Mirror

#### Scale

#### Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

## Schedule
- Jul 6, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Aug 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026 — Live Online
- Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 — Live Online
- Dec 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online

## FAQ

### Can I attend this course as a Mac user?

Our in-person AutoCAD classes only use PCs.

We allow Mac users to attend our AutoCAD classes online. The Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on. However, the tools are the same and the keyboard commands are almost identical. The instructor may need a moment of screen sharing to navigate the Mac interface with you a few times.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325