Beginner AutoCAD

Hands-on Training from Experts NYC or Live Online

Get started creating 2D designs in AutoCAD with this project-based course. Learn how to draw with accuracy, insert symbols and text, use layers and styles, and edit your designs with advanced methods.

  • Free retake
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

Best AutoCAD Classes in NYC

Dive into AutoCAD software and 2D drawing techniques. First, you'll explore the AutoCAD interface and drawing commands. Then, you'll create a simple drawing of your own and make edits. Finally, you'll work on printing and annotating your drawing. In this course, you'll learn by doing. Each student will have a computer and create 2D drawings along with the instructor.

AutoCAD is a drawing program used to generate vector graphics. The program uses arcs, circles, lines, and text to create representations of more complex objects. Engineers, construction professionals, and designers use AutoCAD to develop blueprints, plans for heavy metal tools, and other technical drawings. Unlike other graphic design programs like Photoshop and Sketch, AutoCAD is a technical program. When drawing representations in AutoCAD, the focus is on technical accuracy, rather than creativity.

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

AutoCAD Classes for All Levels of Experience

At Career Centers, we have Beginner AutoCAD classes, Intermediate AutoCAD classes, and Advanced AutoCAD classes. We also offer AutoCAD 3D Modeling training. If you're interested in AutoCAD, but not sure if it's right for you, take AutoCAD in a Day to learn more about the software.

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Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Beginner AutoCAD is rated 4.8 stars by 113 students

in the past 24 months

Learned SO much in such a short time. The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained it so that any level can understand.


Amiantos Environmental

Dan is phenomenal instructor and their AutoCAD book is definitely the best.


IANNELLI CONSTRUCTION

Overall, a great introduction to AutoCAD! Extremely knowledgeable instructor who encourages questions and is happy to spend time to ensure students are understanding the content. Be ready for a robust 3 days!


Jennifer J Interiors, LLC

Good review of skills for the experienced and good overview for the beginner.


DDesign Group

I really enjoyed the class (Beginner AutoCAD) and the teacher was amazing and very helpful.

For the money, you can't come close to getting a better experience for your first time trying to learn this program. A true no-pressure and learn-at-your-own-pace experience.

This class was a great investment. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to beef up their AutoCAD skills. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and gave 1-on-1 attention for any problems that came up.

Extremely satisfied with the class and instructor. I recommend this to anyone wanting to learn AutoCAD.

Take this class if you want to learn AutoCAD seriously and if you would like hands-on experience with experts. The step-by-step instructions in conjunction with the one-on-one help in this small class allowed me to create a unique understanding of AutoCAD and how to draw all different types of drawings. It also allowed me to interpret and edit templates, and create and insert blocks. This course really helped explain the nuance of AutoCAD and why it is important for the industries that use it to do it right, and it shows how to streamline the productivity of the industry by avoiding the pitfalls of many self-taught and non-specialists who use AutoCAD to communicate designs.

Highly recommended! They provide all of the fundamental concepts for AutoCAD that make the program seem less scary. I am definitely taking another course here if I ever have the need in my profession. If they offer packages for training on a program, take them! This company gives you a sweet deal for the price, on top of a guarantee policy that allows you to take a course again within the span of a year in case you missed something or did not fully understand a concept.

Really loved this intro to design with AutoCAD. Going to be able to help out with my dad's business even more now!

Thoroughly taught the basics of AutoCAD. The PDF file with all the tool tutorials was very helpful, along with the guided instruction. Easy to follow along, didn't speed through the lessons.

Thorough lesson plan that touched on a lot of basics of AutoCAD. Made us aware of unknown options that were available. Looking forward to taking Level 2.

Glad I took the AutoCAD Bootcamp. It helped me understand the software and how to apply it to any field of work/specific preferences.

Great experience! The small classes were great and the instructor was really passionate about teaching AutoCAD.

I was tasked with learning AutoCAD for work, and so many of the offerings out there are overpriced and more theoretical than practical. These classes teach actual literacy within the program quickly, and in an intimate classroom setting.

I found this beginner's course to be thoroughly enjoyable. It managed to strike a balance between being fun and highly informative. Without a doubt, I would enthusiastically recommend this class to anyone embarking on their AutoCAD career journey.

This crash course was the perfect introduction to AutoCAD. Although fast-paced, the topics were explained well with attention given to helping students execute functions as easily and efficiently as possible.

Dan Perico is extraordinarily knowledgeable regarding the AutoCAD software and course material, and as a result of the small class size and his clear communication (both speaking and written directions within the books), he was able to assist each of the students whenever necessary and reinforce each of the skills. The experience was excellent not only because of the instructor's outstanding teaching ability, knowledge, and enthusiasm, but also because the condensed format enabled students to complete the course in a short time period (particularly appreciated). Location was also extremely helpful in its proximity to transportation within New York City.

Schedule & Enrollment: Beginner AutoCAD

  • 18 Hours
  • $599
  • NYC or Live Online
  • Free retake
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

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