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Beginner AutoCAD

Hands-on Training from Experts NYC or Live Online

Get started creating 2D designs in AutoCAD with this project-based course. Learn how to draw with accuracy, insert symbols and text, use layers and styles, and edit your designs with advanced methods.

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Best AutoCAD Classes in NYC

Dive into AutoCAD software and 2D drawing techniques. First, you'll explore the AutoCAD interface and drawing commands. Then, you'll create a simple drawing of your own and make edits. Finally, you'll work on printing and annotating your drawing. In this course, you'll learn by doing. Each student will have a computer and create 2D drawings along with the instructor.

AutoCAD is a drawing program used to generate vector graphics. The program uses arcs, circles, lines, and text to create representations of more complex objects. Engineers, construction professionals, and designers use AutoCAD to develop blueprints, plans for heavy metal tools, and other technical drawings. Unlike other graphic design programs like Photoshop and Sketch, AutoCAD is a technical program. When drawing representations in AutoCAD, the focus is on technical accuracy, rather than creativity.

Note: this is a PC-only course (not suitable for Mac users).

AutoCAD Classes for All Levels of Experience

At Career Centers, we have Beginner AutoCAD classes, Intermediate AutoCAD classes, and Advanced AutoCAD classes. We also offer AutoCAD 3D Modeling training. If you're interested in AutoCAD, but not sure if it's right for you, take AutoCAD in a Day to learn more about the software.

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Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Beginner AutoCAD is rated 4.7 stars

in the past 24 months

Highly recommended! They provide all of the fundamental concepts for AutoCAD that make the program seem less scary. I am definitely taking another course here if I ever have the need in my profession. If they offer packages for training on a program, take them! This company gives you a sweet deal for the price, on top of a guarantee policy that allows you to take a course again within the span of a year in case you missed something or did not fully understand a concept.

Uziel Perez

Really loved this intro to design with AutoCAD. Going to be able to help out with my dad's business even more now!

Jack Sheridan

Learned SO much in such a short time. The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained it so that any level can understand.

Kaliope Floropoulos
Amiantos Environmental

Dan is phenomenal instructor and their AutoCAD book is definitely the best.

Samantha Mei
IANNELLI CONSTRUCTION

Overall, a great introduction to AutoCAD! Extremely knowledgeable instructor who encourages questions and is happy to spend time to ensure students are understanding the content. Be ready for a robust 3 days!

Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer J Interiors, LLC

Good review of skills for the experienced and good overview for the beginner.

Irving Prus
DDesign Group

I really enjoyed the class (Beginner AutoCAD) and the teacher was amazing and very helpful.

Radhika Kapoor

For the money, you can't come close to getting a better experience for your first time trying to learn this program. A true no-pressure and learn-at-your-own-pace experience.

Michael Dunn

This class was a great investment. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to beef up their AutoCAD skills. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and gave 1-on-1 attention for any problems that came up.

Luke Lourigan

Extremely satisfied with the class and instructor. I recommend this to anyone wanting to learn AutoCAD.

Katarzyna Palys Stapor

Take this class if you want to learn AutoCAD seriously and if you would like hands-on experience with experts. The step-by-step instructions in conjunction with the one-on-one help in this small class allowed me to create a unique understanding of AutoCAD and how to draw all different types of drawings. It also allowed me to interpret and edit templates, and create and insert blocks. This course really helped explain the nuance of AutoCAD and why it is important for the industries that use it to do it right, and it shows how to streamline the productivity of the industry by avoiding the pitfalls of many self-taught and non-specialists who use AutoCAD to communicate designs.

Oliver Powell

Schedule & Enrollment: Beginner AutoCAD

  • 18 Hours
  • $599
  • NYC or Live Online
  • Free retake
  • Setup assistance
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

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    Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm
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