# Introduction to AutoCAD (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview This introductory AutoCAD course starts with the basics, including learning to create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and a floor plan. You will then integrate all these elements into a single deliverable sheet file. The course covers AutoCAD skills such as drawing, modifying, layering, adding text and dimensions, and plotting, all while working on a residential project for Habitat for Humanity. - **Create Drafting Symbols, Fixtures, and a Floor Plan:** Learn how to draw essential drafting symbols and fixtures for a residential project. You will also create a floor plan and integrate all components into a complete deliverable sheet file. - **Distinguish Between Annotation and Real-World Model Components:** Understand the differences between creating drawings for annotations and real-world model components. Learn how each type of drawing is applied at different stages of the design and construction process. - **Create and Insert Blocks and Externally Reference Files:** Learn to create and insert blocks and how to externally reference files into your AutoCAD project. You will also determine the appropriate times to use these techniques to improve workflow. - **Master File Management, Layering, and Plotting:** Gain skills in managing files, drafting on layers, and integrating component files into a cohesive project. You will also learn how to plot your final design, preparing it for presentation or printing. ## What you'll learn - Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, a floor plan, and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file - Distinguish the differences required to generate drawings for use as annotations and real-world model components - Create and insert blocks - Externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets - Master file management, drafting on layers, integrating drawing component files, and plotting while creating the class residential project ## Schedule - Jun 9, 2026 12:00am–12:00am — Live Online - Jun 14, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 — Live Online - Jun 16, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 — Live Online - Aug 9, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 — Live Online - Aug 18, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026 — Live Online - Sep 3, 2026 12:00am–12:00am — Live Online - Sep 15, 2026 12:00am–12:00am — Live Online - Sep 15, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 — Live Online - Oct 6, 2026 12:00am–12:00am — Live Online - Oct 6, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026 — Live Online - Nov 8, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 — Live Online - Nov 8, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 — Live Online ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579