Learn AutoCAD from Practicing Professionals
AutoCAD is the global CAD standard. AutoCAD is used by 85% of engineers & architects. Add AutoCAD experience into your resume.
- Classes are Hands-On, Real-World, Project-Based & Instructor-Led.
- VDCI has been teaching A/E/C Professionals since 1997.
- Earn your AutoCAD Certificate & Digital Badge.
Next Class Session Begins: Friday, January 6th, 2023
CAD 101
Introduction to AutoCAD
We start at the very beginning, using AutoCAD to draft CAD symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then create a floor plan. We assemble everything into one sheet file. Learn about Drawing on Layers, Adding Text, Dimensions & Plotting.
CAD 201
Intermediate AutoCAD
Use AutoCAD to draft a condensed set of CAD construction documents for a residential project: floor plan, roof plan, foundation plan, electrical plan & building elevations. Create, insert and link drawings. Learn the best workflow.
CAD 301
AutoCAD Construction Documents 1
Develop CAD titleblock drawings from scratch. Then we draw a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan and building elevations for a large one-story residence which will be continued in CAD 302.
CAD 302
AutoCAD Construction Documents 2
Finish the set of CAD construction documents. Make drafting revisions. Draw building elevations, building sections & wall sections. Use metes and bounds to make a site plan. Create a cover sheet.
CAD 304
CAD Detailing
Create detail drawings. Learn the two dominant CAD standards A/E firms use –- making detail drawings from scratch and by referencing and clipping information from other drawings. Learn drawing standards and about organizing your details.
CAD 311
CAD & Project Management
This course shares many of the skills you need as a CAD and Project Manager. Learn best-practice Project Management skills. Learn to manage and organize office/project drawings.
