Intermediate AutoCAD Classes in NYC, New York

Intermediate AutoCAD Classes in New York

Gain mastery in positioning, annotation styles, and layout techniques in Intermediate AutoCAD. First, you'll learn some tips for working more efficiently within the program, including creating a custom workspace. Next, you'll explore productivity tools, parametric drawing, and working with blocks. Finally, you'll work on drawing projects, including a title block, office tower, and lubrication system.

Learn By Doing in Intermediate AutoCAD

Our proprietary training approach includes a three-step approach to teaching new concepts—explain, demonstrate, and practice. The instructor's computer is linked to a projector to explain concepts and demonstrate examples while teaching. Following each topic, students will work on practice activities using a computer and software provided in our training center.

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In addition to Beginner AutoCAD Classes, Intermediate, and Advanced AutoCAD courses, we also offer an AutoCAD 3D modeling course.

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This course has a prerequisite

Attendees should possess a basic understanding of AutoCAD equivalent to our Beginner AutoCAD course.

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Schedule & Enrollment: Intermediate AutoCAD

16 Hours
$449

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Course times are listed in Eastern Time.

January 27–28

Thursday to Friday 10–5pm

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March 10–11

Thursday to Friday 10–5pm

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April 21–22

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June 9–10

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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

$449
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

16 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

Learn advanced layer techniques, working with tracking points and construction lines
Create, edit and export blocks, and create tool palettes for storing and inserting blocks
Customize layers in layout viewports for sheets
Advanced Interface techniques
Work with External References
Create Data Tables

Course Syllabus

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Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

1.1 Creating a Custom Workspace
1.2 Using the Keyboard Effectively
1.3 Object Creation, Selection, and Visibility
1.4 Working in Multiple Drawings
1.5 Copying and Pasting Between Drawings
1.6 Using Grips Effectively
1.7 Additional Layer Tools

Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning

2.1 Coordinate Entry
2.2 Locating Points with Tracking
2.3 Construction Lines
2.4 Placing Reference Points

Chapter 3: Projects - Productivity Tools

3.1 Schematic Project - Purifier Unit
3.2 Mechanical Project - 2 Views
3.3 Architectural/Civil Project - Formal Garden
3.4 Mechanical Project - Cover Plate
3.5 Architectural Project - Addition
3.6 Mechanical Project - Block
3.7 Mechanical Project - Plate

Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing

4.1 Working with Constraints
4.2 Geometric Constraints
4.3 Dimensional Constraints

Chapter 5: Working with Blocks

5.1 Creating Blocks
5.2 Editing Blocks
5.3 Removing Unused Elements
5.4 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes
5.5 Modifying Tool Properties in Tool Palettes

Chapter 6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

6.1 Mechanical Project - Control Panel
6.2 Architectural Project - Furniture Layout
6.3 Civil Project - Utility Layout

Chapter 7: Creating Templates

7.1 Why Use Templates?
7.2 Controlling Units Display
7.3 Creating New Layers
7.4 Adding Standard Layouts to Templates
7.5 Saving Templates

Chapter 8: Advanced Layouts

8.1 Creating and Using Named Views
8.2 Advanced Viewport Options
8.3 Layer Overrides in Viewports
8.4 Additional Annotative Scale Features

Chapter 9: Annotation Styles

9.1 Creating Text Styles
9.2 Creating Dimension Styles
9.3 Creating Multileader Styles

Chapter 10: Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

10.1 Interiors Project
10.2 Mechanical/Schematic Project
10.3 Civil/Map Project
10.4 Mechanical Project - Dimension Styles

Chapter 11: External References

11.1 Attaching External References
11.2 Modifying External References
11.3 Xref Specific Information

Chapter 12: Projects - Drawing

12.1 D-sized Title Block (36x24)
12.2 Mechanical Project - Drill Press Base
12.3 Architectural Project - Office Tower
12.4 P&ID Project - Oil Lubrication System
12.5 Civil Project - Warehouse Site

Appendix A: Optional Topics

A.1 Using QuickCalc
A.2 Additional Zoom Commands
A.3 Additional Text Tools
A.4 Additional Dimensioning Tools
A.5 Creating Boundaries and Regions
A.6 Modifying Length

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Attendees should possess a basic understanding of AutoCAD equivalent to our Beginner AutoCAD course.
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

Intermediate AutoCAD Classes in New York

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Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced AutoCAD classes in NYC

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Schedule & Enrollment: Intermediate AutoCAD

January 27–28 Thursday to Friday 10–5pm Registration closing soon Enroll

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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

Chapter 1: Working Effectively with AutoCAD

Chapter 2: Accurate Positioning

Chapter 3: Projects - Productivity Tools

Chapter 4: Parametric Drawing

Chapter 5: Working with Blocks

Chapter 6: Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

Chapter 7: Creating Templates

Chapter 8: Advanced Layouts

Chapter 9: Annotation Styles

Chapter 10: Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

Chapter 11: External References

Chapter 12: Projects - Drawing

Appendix A: Optional Topics

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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