Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the "Getting Started with AutoCAD" course, offered by the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development. This introductory course aims to familiarize students with AutoCAD, covering its user interface, workspaces, and basic drawing skills.

Course Description

The course is 56 learning hours and is recommended to be completed over a period of six months. Students are expected to spend an average of 7 hours per week on the course. The course covers various topics, including:

• AutoCAD fundamentals and basic object construction
• Using editing tools, object properties, and organization
• Dimensioning and plotting
• Creating architectural drawings

Course Outline

The course is structured over six weeks, with the following topics covered:

• Week 1: Orientation
• Week 2: Introduction to AutoCAD - Part 1
• Week 3: Introduction to AutoCAD - Part 2
• Week 4: Drawing Basics
• Week 5: Drawing Aids
• Week 6: Editing Tools: Part 1

Target Audience

The course is recommended for:

• Engineers, engineering technicians, and engineering students of all disciplines
• Architects, draftspersons, and graphic designers
• Carpenters, furniture designers, electricians, mechanics, and steel detailers
• Estimators and quantity surveyors

Certificate Information

By enrolling in this course, students are automatically enrolled in the Certificate in AutoCAD. The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for effective learning and participation.

Course Details

• Course Title: Getting Started with AutoCAD
• Course Code: OLCD-ACAD0010
• Delivery Method: Online Self-Paced
• Total Learning Hours: 56.0
• Course Fee: $1,255.00
• CEUs: 5.6 CEUs
• Instructor: Eman Al-Ali

Instructor Biography

Eman Al-Ali is an engineer with over 25 years of experience in civil engineering. She holds a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering. Eman is passionate about learning and helping others learn, with expertise in structural design, inspection, quality control, and project management.