Build a strong foundation in AutoCAD with our comprehensive AutoCAD® Fundamentals Training. This course combines essential skills with advanced techniques to give you a thorough understanding of AutoCAD, allowing you to create and edit 2D drawings with confidence.

Course Overview

The AutoCAD® Fundamentals Training is divided into two key parts: Essentials and Beyond the Basics. This course is an ideal, cost-effective solution for those looking to master the fundamental aspects of AutoCAD.

• Essentials: Start by familiarizing yourself with the core features of AutoCAD, focusing on the basic tools needed for creating and editing 2D drawings. You’ll also learn how to annotate drawings by adding text, hatching, dimensions, and tables. As you progress, more advanced tools such as working with blocks and setting up layouts will be introduced to enhance your efficiency. This part of the course focuses on the most essential tools and concepts to get you up and running quickly.

  Topics Covered:

  • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
  • Using basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools
  • Organizing drawing objects on layers
  • Utilizing reusable symbols (blocks)
  • Preparing layouts for plotting
  • Adding text, hatching, and dimensions

• Beyond the Basics: This section takes your skills further by exploring more sophisticated techniques. You’ll go beyond basic template usage to learn how to set up templates, create annotation styles, and work with external references. This part of the course is designed to extend your mastery of the software, allowing you to handle more complex projects with ease.

  Topics Covered:

  • Advanced editing and construction techniques
  • Applying parametric constraints to objects
  • Creating local and global blocks
  • Setting up layers, styles, and templates
  • Attaching and managing external references

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners: Individuals with no prior experience in AutoCAD who want to build a solid foundation in the software.
• Self-taught Users: Those who have been using AutoCAD without formal training and are seeking to refine their skills and increase their efficiency.
• Professionals Seeking a Refresher: Users who want to update their knowledge and stay current with AutoCAD’s latest features.

Prerequisites:

• Ensure you have access to the latest version of AutoCAD for full compatibility. Please note that updates from Autodesk may introduce changes not covered in this course.
• A basic understanding of design/drafting procedures and terminology.
• Familiarity with your operating system.