Master CAD design and drafting with AutoCAD. Learn from experts to create precise drawings, craft design workflows and enhance engineering and architectural skills.
3 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding AutoCAD's interface, enabling you to navigate confidently through modern workspaces and customise layouts for maximum productivity.
- How to create and manage precise 2D drawings, building confidence with essential drafting tools and techniques used across professional design environments.
- Applying layers and properties, helping you organise complex drawings effectively and maintain visual clarity throughout your design workflow.
- How to annotate and dimension drawings accurately, ensuring your work communicates clearly with colleagues, clients and contractors.
- Exploring external references and file management, enabling collaboration across projects and improving efficiency when working with shared assets.
- How to prepare drawings for professional output, producing high-quality layouts, viewports and plotted documents ready for client presentation.
- Discovering advanced AutoCAD tools, empowering you to work faster through smart blocks, AI-assisted commands and parametric constraints.
- How to customise your AutoCAD environment, streamlining workflows and adapting the interface to match your specific project and team needs.
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This AutoCAD Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
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We offer AutoCAD Introduction as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
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Course Outline for AutoCAD Introduction
Navigating the AutoCAD Interface
- Exploring the modern interface and customising workspaces
- Creating and managing drawings using templates and standards
- Setting up units, scales and drafting preferences for precision
- Using grip editing, object snaps and selection tools for accuracy
Using Core Drawing and Editing Tools
- Creating 2D geometry with line, circle, polyline and arc tools
- Editing drawings using move, copy, trim, extend and offset commands
- Managing layers, properties and object visibility for organised drawings
- Using inquiry and measurement tools to verify accuracy
Applying Fundamental Drafting Techniques
- Adding and formatting single and multiline text for annotations
- Applying dimensions, leaders and multileaders for measured clarity
- Creating hatch patterns and gradients to improve visual distinction
- Exploring isometric drafting for 3D-style visualisation
Managing External and Referenced Content
- Attaching and managing external references (Xrefs) for collaborative workflows
- Importing and editing files from other CAD and design applications
- Inserting images, PDFs and raster data for enhanced design context
- Linking cloud-stored project files for shared access and updates
Preparing Drawings for Output
- Setting up layouts, viewports and title blocks for presentation
- Plotting and exporting drawings to PDF and other common formats
- Applying plot styles and scaling options for consistent output quality
- Checking drawing integrity and resolving issues before submission
Exploring Advanced Features for Beginners
- Using parametric constraints to maintain geometric relationships
- Applying smart blocks and reusable content for consistent drafting
- Exploring cloud collaboration tools for real-time teamwork
- Discovering AI-assisted commands and productivity insights in the latest AutoCAD release
Customising AutoCAD for Workflow Efficiency
- Creating and managing custom tool palettes for frequent tasks
- Developing reusable content libraries for faster project delivery
- Adjusting interface settings to suit personal or team preferences
FAQs about the AutoCAD Introduction course
Is this AutoCAD Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to AutoCAD or have been using AutoCAD for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in AutoCAD. If you are have any questions about the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the AutoCAD Introduction course?
Our AutoCAD Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using AutoCAD throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the AutoCAD Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my AutoCAD Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our AutoCAD Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the AutoCAD Introduction course?
For private classes in AutoCAD Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
What support is available after I attend the AutoCAD Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our AutoCAD Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
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