Program Goals and Outcomes

AutoCAD® online certificate goals and outcomes

The AutoCAD® Essentials Certificate can prepare students who have a background in computer applications or relevant work experience to enhance their skills in computer-aided drafting. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to create mechanical and architectural drawings using AutoCAD® software.

AutoCAD® Essentials

Certificate 3-7 mo Total cost $399

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Program Goal

The AutoCAD Essentials Career Certificate program provides students with a background in using AutoCAD software functions and commands to create geometric objects and 3D drawings. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to create mechanical and architectural drawings using AutoCAD software.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Change GRID, SNAP, Plot, and Unit settings
Draw circles and arcs
Create and modify drawing layers, tables, and fields
Edit objects using the FILLET and CHAMFER commands
Create a drawing template in AutoCAD
Use commands, including MOVE, COPY, ARRAY, ROTATE, OFFSET, TRIM, EXTEND, STRETCH, LENGTHEN, and BREAK
Create and modify plot layouts
Enter and edit text, change text fonts and styles, and use dimensions and leaders
Use polylines to draw complex objects and shapes
Create groups and blocks; use external references
Explain how the 3D Basics workspace and coordinate systems are used; describe how constructive geometry commands are used to create composite solid objects

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