# AutoCAD in a Day

Canonical URL: <https://www.careercenters.com/courses/autocad-workshop-nyc>

## Overview

In this Intro to AutoCAD class, you'll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing, using AutoCAD to create drawings that can be used to build real objects both mechanical and architectural. This is the first day of our Beginner AutoCAD 3-day class.

Layers, plotting (printing), properties, measurements, text, and other subjects will be covered in day two and day three of [Beginner AutoCAD](/courses/autocad-level-1) class.

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

## What you'll learn

- AutoCAD interface 
- Basic drawing commands 
- Drawing precision 
- How to modify your drawing

## Curriculum

### 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

#### Opening and Creating Drawings

#### Exploring the AutoCAD interface

#### Zooming and Panning

### 2: Entering Commands

#### Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD

### 3: Basic Drawing Commands

#### Lines

#### Circles

#### Rectangles

### 4: Projects

#### Creating Simple Drawings

#### Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view

#### Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

### 5: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

#### Polar and Ortho Tracking

#### Entering Coordinates and Angles

#### Object Snaps and Tracking

### 6: Modifying Your Drawing

#### Move

#### Copy

#### Rotate

#### Mirror

#### Scale

#### Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

## Schedule
- Jul 6, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026 — NYC
- Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 — NYC
- Dec 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325