# CAD Certificate

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## Overview

Gain drafting and design skills with hands-on training in AutoCAD, the industry standard for computer-aided design. This certificate program begins with 2D drafting fundamentals and progresses to advanced techniques used in architecture, engineering, and construction.

- **Master AutoCAD for 2D drafting:** Learn to create, manage, and organize technical drawings using industry-standard tools and workflows.
- **Apply 2D design principles:** Understand the full drafting process, from basic plans to professional construction documents.
- **Work on real-world projects:** Build precision and accuracy through projects that simulate real design challenges in the AEC industries.
- **Streamline professional workflows:** Use best practices to manage layers, annotations, and file organization in CAD environments.
- **Develop a job-ready portfolio:** Receive expert feedback and career guidance to showcase your work and prepare for opportunities in construction design.

## What you'll learn

- Create precise 2D technical drawings using AutoCAD, the industry-standard CAD software
- Apply drafting best practices for construction, architecture, and engineering projects
- Organize drawings with layers, blocks, dimensions, and annotations for professional documentation
- Interpret and produce construction documents, floor plans, elevations, and detail views
- Work with real-world design scenarios to build practical skills and problem-solving techniques
- Expand your skill set with elective training in Revit Fundamentals for 3D modeling

## Curriculum
1. **Commercial Blueprint Reading**
2. **Residential Blueprint Reading**
3. **Construction Estimating**
4. **AutoCAD Level I**
5. **AutoCAD Level II**
6. **AutoCAD Level III**
7. **AutoCAD Construction Documents I**
8. **AutoCAD Construction Documents II**
9. **Civil 3D Professional Bootcamp**
10. **CAD/BIM Capstone Project (Self-Paced)**
11. **CAD/BIM Industry & Portfolio**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $3995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.