AutoCAD Classes for Beginners in New York

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.

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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Prerequisites

None

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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and proprietary curriculum, we deliver a learning experience our alumni can be proud of.

Beginner AutoCAD is rated 4.6 stars

in the past 24 months

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

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

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The Career Centers instructors are highly skilled communicators who really know their craft. They are wonderful about explaining and re-explaining when necessary and I never felt rushed or foolish for asking a question.
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Schedule & Enrollment: Beginner AutoCAD

24 Hours
$599

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NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

Course times are listed in Eastern Time.

January 24–26

Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm

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Full
March 7–9

Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm

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April 18–20

Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm

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June 6–8

Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$599
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

24 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:
- AutoCAD Bootcamp
  
  Price: $949 | Hours: 40 Hours

This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

185 Madison Avenue, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided
Free retake within one year

Students seated in computer classroom with workbooks, paying attention to instructor

Live Online

Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided
Free retake within one year

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What You’ll Learn

Understand the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
Use basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
Draw with precision
Organize drawing objects on layers
Insert reusable symbols, blocks, and object types
Prepare a layout to be plotted
Add text, hatching, and dimensions
Use more advanced editing and construction techniques
Add parametric constraints to objects
Create local and global blocks
Set-up layers, styles, and templates
Use advanced plotting and publishing options
Position accurately

Course Syllabus

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1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

Opening and Creating Drawings
Exploring the AutoCAD interface
Zooming and Panning

2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD
Lines
Circles
Rectangles

3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

Creating Simple Drawings
Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view
Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

Polar and Ortho Tracking
Entering Coordinates and Angles
Object Snaps and Tracking

5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

Move
Copy
Rotate
Mirror
Scale
Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

6: Drawing Templates

Using Template Files (.dwt) to Make New Drawing
Exploring what Settings and Elements are saved with Templates

7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

Layer States
Properties by Layer
Layer Tools

8: Advanced Object Types

Polylines
Arcs
Polygons
Ellipses

9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

The Properties Palette
Quick Select
Select Similar
Measure Geometry Tools

10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

Drill Plate
Furniture Showroom

11: Advanced Editing Commands

Trim and Extend
Fillet and Chamfer
Polyline Edit and Spline
Offset and Explode
Join

12: Inserting Blocks

The Insert Block Command
Inserting Blocks with Tool Palettes
Dynamic Blocs
Migrating Blocks and other Elements between Drawings with Design Center

13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

Starting a Floor Plan

14: Setting Up a Layout

Using Layouts and Viewports
Scaling Viewports
Model Space vs. Paper Space in Layouts

15: Printing Your Drawing

Printing from Layout Tabs
Printing from the Model Tab

16: Projects - Preparing to Print

Making Layouts for a Banquette Hall

17: Text

The Multiline Text Tool
The Single Line Text Tool
Editing Text
Text in Model Space vs. Paper Space
The Multileader Tool

18: Hatching

The Hatch Command
The Hatch Editor Ribbon Tab
Saving and Applying Hatches with Tool Palettes

19: Adding Dimensions

Using Dimensioning Tools
Dimensioning in a Layout Tab vs. the Model Tab
Using Dimension Styles
Editing Dimensions

20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

Dimensioning a Mechanical Drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at nyc@careercenters.com

Best AutoCAD Classes in NYC

AutoCAD Classes for All Levels of Experience

Retake Your Course for Free

Prerequisites

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on, personalized training

Cutting edge curriculum

Learn from industry experts

Free retake

Schedule & Enrollment: Beginner AutoCAD

January 24–26 Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm Email for waiting list Full

March 7–9 Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm Enroll

April 18–20 Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm Enroll

June 6–8 Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm Enroll

Tuition

Full Tuition

What’s Included

What’s included with my tuition?

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

Live Online

Online Training Demo

What You’ll Learn

Course Syllabus

1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

2: Basic Drawing & Editing Commands

3: Projects - Creating a Simple Drawing

4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

5: Making Changes in Your Drawing

6: Drawing Templates

7: Organizing Your Drawing with Layers

8: Advanced Object Types

9: Analyzing Model and Object Properties

10: Projects - Drawing Organization & Information

11: Advanced Editing Commands

12: Inserting Blocks

13: Projects - Creating More Complex Objects

14: Setting Up a Layout

15: Printing Your Drawing

16: Projects - Preparing to Print

17: Text

18: Hatching

19: Adding Dimensions

20: Projects - Annotating Your Drawing

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

How does attending “live online” work?

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