Upcoming course dates

EVENING CLASSES (8 nights)
Hours | 17:00 – 21:00

17-20 & 24-27 March 2025
19-22 & 26-29 May 2025
21-24 & 28-31 July 2025
08-11 & 15 – 18 September 2025
17-20 & 24-27 November 2025

AutoCAD Fundamentals (Evening class)

Training hours: 17:00 – 21:00

R6 500

ex VAT

Create, modify, and work with a 2D drawing in AutoCAD. This course covers essential core topics for working with AutoCAD and even more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the software.In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding and enhanced proficiency in AutoCAD compared to the shorter ‘AutoCAD Essentials’ course available through alternative third-party training centers.

 

Who should attend?

This course is a great starting point for someone who does not have any experience working with AutoCAD, or someone who is self-taught and needs a better understanding of the program in order to work more efficiently.

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Topics Covered

  • An Introduction to AutoCAD.
  • Creating a New AutoCAD Drawing.
  • Drawing Editing Tools.
  • Working with Layers and Object Properties.
  • Advanced Objects.
  • Annotations.
  • Layouts and Printing.
  • Additional Practice Exercises.

Prerequisites

  • Note: This course is designed for those using AutoCAD with a Windows operating system and is not designed for AutoCAD for Mac.
  • Access to the 2021 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this course. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this course. The practices and files included with this course are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2020).
  • A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.
  • A working knowledge of your operating system.

Exams and Certification

  • Autodesk Certified Professional Exam
  • Autodesk Certified User Exam

Training centre

Attend scheduled public or custom training courses in person at our training center using our facility. Receive complimentary snacks, drinks, tea, coffee and lunch for the duration of the course, and make use of our computers and software. Price is per attendee for scheduled public courses and per day for unscheduled, custom or 1 on 1 training.

Virtual/Online

Attend scheduled public or custom training courses virtually from your home or office. Interact with the instructor just as you would if you were attending in person, with the added benefit of being anywhere in the world. We provide you with software for the duration of your training with us if required. Read more about Virtual / Online training requirements. Price is per attendee for scheduled public courses, and per day for unscheduled, custom or 1 on 1 training.

On Site

Attend set or custom training courses at your premises. Training is done on your hardware and in your facility – we travel to you. Pricing is per day for all on site training and consulting services.

Duration

4 days

Skill level

Fundamental

CPD SACAP / SAIAT

4

CPD ECSA / SAICE