Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Training Course
- 8-Hours (4 x 2-Hour Sessions) Training
- Delivered remotely over MS Teams
- Sessions are recorded and download links are provided after each session for your future use and reference.
- Pricing is based on 1-3 people. Additional people are at an additional cost of $550 per person.
- Volume Discounts apply for 5+ people.
- Training is usually broken up into 2 or 4-hour sessions in the morning and flexible (i.e. consecutive or Monday, Wednesday, Friday, etc.)
- Training sessions can start within 14 days of booking
- Courses are private and topics can be customised to suit
- Includes Certificate of Completion
- Training manuals are an additional $145 Ex. GST per digital manual
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Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Training Course
The AutoCAD Essentials Training Course is designed for professionals who want to develop practical CAD drafting skills using Autodesk AutoCAD. Delivered as a 8 hour instructor led course across 4 x 2-hour sessions, this training introduces the essential tools and workflows required to create accurate technical drawings and professional documentation.
Through hands on exercises and real world examples, participants will learn how to confidently navigate the AutoCAD environment, create and edit geometry, manage layers, apply annotations, and produce professional layouts ready for printing and collaboration.
Whether you are new to CAD or transitioning from another drafting platform, this course provides the core knowledge needed to work efficiently with AutoCAD in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and construction environments.
Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Training Course
What You'll Learn in the Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Training Course
Gain practical experience using Autodesk AutoCAD to create precise 2D drawings and professional project documentation. Learn drafting techniques, editing tools, annotation workflows, and layout management used across real world design projects.
Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Course Topics
Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
1 AutoCAD Interface and Navigation
2 Opening, Creating, and Managing Drawings
3 Zooming, Panning, and View Controls
Chapter 2: Drawing and Modify Tools
1 Drawing Lines, Circles, Arcs, and Polylines
2 Using Modify Commands
3 Object Selection and Editing Techniques
Chapter 3: Precision Drawing Tools
1 Object Snaps and Tracking
2 Polar Tracking and Dynamic Input
3 Coordinate Entry Methods
Chapter 4: Layers and Drawing Organisation
1 Creating and Managing Layers
2 Layer Properties and Standards
3 Working with Properties and Object Display
Chapter 5: Annotation and Dimensions
1 Adding Text and Multileaders
2 Creating Dimensions
3 Annotation Scaling Basics
Chapter 6: Blocks and Reusable Content
1 Creating and Inserting Blocks
2 Editing Block Definitions
3 Working with External References
Chapter 7: Layouts and Plotting
1 Working with Layouts and Viewports
2 Page Setup and Plotting
3 Printing and Publishing Drawings
Chapter 8: Productivity and Drawing Workflows
1 Drawing Templates and Standards
2 Basic Collaboration Workflows
3 File Management and Best Practices
Who Should Attend the Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Course?
The Autodesk AutoCAD Essentials Training Course is ideal for:
- Architects and building designers
- Engineers and technical professionals
- Drafters and CAD operators
- Construction and manufacturing professionals
- Students and beginners learning CAD drafting
No prior AutoCAD experience is required, although general computer knowledge is recommended.
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