Program Overview

Certificate in CAD Fundamentals AutoCAD

Program Overview

This hands-on Computer Aided Design (CAD) program will complement or improve your competitiveness in engineering, product design, or any field where design and drafting are essential. Autodesk's AutoCAD forms the base of this certificate, which is used in small to mid-sized industries, engineering, and architectural firms.

Your Takeaways

This program is a great way to help you:

• Get a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD, including an overview of equipment, operating systems, and CAD applications
• Develop professional skills and techniques like 2D drawing commands, object snap, and drawing tools
• Learn industry-standard concepts and skills like 3D construction, lines, faces and poly, coordinate systems, surface meshes, wireframes versus solid modeling, and more

Program Courses

To obtain this certificate, students must complete the two courses below:

• AutoCAD I (CECD 219)
• AutoCAD II (CECD 329)

Our Approach

In this program, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned professional who'll show you the ropes. You'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software.

Who Benefits Most?

The program is beneficial for:

• Anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of 3D modeling
• Students who want to learn AutoCAD
• Students who want to pursue a job in modeling, 3D modeling, 3D printing, any type of engineering, architecture, drafting, manufacturing, designers, draftspersons, makers, machinists, and woodworkers, or other related fields
• Engineering undergraduates and graduate students in Industrial and mechanical specializations
• CEGEP students who want to prepare for undergraduate degrees and employment
• Professional and technical staff and engineers who want to update their design techniques and skills