AutoCAD Certification Program (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support 3 modules

Learn to draft and design in AutoCAD, the standard software for architects, engineers, and designers. Complete projects and prepare for Autodesk certification with personalized support.

$2,499 48 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 48 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Access to AutoCAD software
  • Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design & Drafting exam with retake
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the AutoCAD Certification Program.

Earn the Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting credential through this comprehensive, hands-on training program. This certification track is designed to help you build advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and prepare for success on the professional exam.

This program includes:

  • Three AutoCAD courses (48 hours total)
  • Six hours of private tutoring (two 3-hour sessions)
  • The Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting exam with one free retake
  • Option to substitute the exam for one additional hour of private tutoring
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Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 18 Hours

AutoCAD Level I (Self-Paced)

This hands-on AutoCAD Level I course introduces students to the essential tools and techniques used to create mechanical and architectural drawings. Through real-world projects and step-by-step instruction, you'll build confidence in using AutoCAD for professional drafting and design.

  • Learn core drawing and editing commands to create and modify lines, circles, rectangles, and more
  • Master object snap, tracking, and coordinate input to ensure precision and accuracy in every drawing
  • Organize and manage your work with layers, templates, and advanced object types like polylines and ellipses
  • Apply real-world workflows in drawing complex layouts, floor plans, and design elements for mechanical and architectural projects
  • Insert, manage, and reuse blocks with tools like Tool Palettes and Design Center
  • Prepare your drawings for print with layouts, viewports, annotations, and dimensioning tools

Unit 2 12 Hours

AutoCAD Level II (Self-Paced)

This intermediate AutoCAD course builds on the fundamentals, equipping students with advanced techniques for productivity, organization, and precision. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow, manage complex drawings, and prepare professional documentation for print and collaboration.

  • Improve productivity with advanced tools for accurate positioning, parametric constraints, and block usage
  • Learn how to create, organize, and manage reusable content through custom block libraries
  • Set up and customize drawing templates to maintain consistency across multiple projects
  • Design and manage advanced layouts with viewports, paper space, and scaling techniques for print-ready drawings
  • Master annotation styles to ensure clarity and standardization in dimensions, text, and hatching
  • Integrate external references (Xrefs) into your workflow to manage large-scale drawings and collaborate across teams

Unit 3 18 Hours

AutoCAD Level III (Self-Paced)

This advanced AutoCAD course is designed for experienced users looking to deepen their expertise through powerful annotation tools, dynamic content creation, and customized workflows. You’ll gain the skills needed to streamline complex projects, collaborate efficiently, and tailor AutoCAD to fit your professional needs.

  • Enhance drawings with advanced annotation tools, tables, and text objects for greater clarity and control
  • Create dynamic blocks and attribute data to build smarter, more versatile design components
  • Develop and publish professional drawing sets using sheet sets, layout tools, and collaborative features
  • Customize the AutoCAD interface with user-defined settings, tool palettes, and productivity-enhancing macros
  • Establish and enforce CAD standards across teams for consistent, high-quality output
  • Learn tools for 2D automation and cloud-based collaboration to streamline workflows

Exam

This program includes this certification exam as well as the exam proctoring. The exam is optional.

Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting

The AutoCAD Certified Professional Exam is designed to validate your expertise in AutoCAD, one of the most widely used design and drafting software tools. The exam covers a variety of essential topics, including creating and editing geometry, working with blocks, layouts, annotations, and best practices for advanced tools and techniques.

Exam details

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