AutoCAD Fundamentals training

R5 000

ex VAT

AutoCAD is Autodesk’s leading CAD software, trusted by professionals worldwide. This course gives you a solid foundation to begin your CAD journey. You will learn how to navigate the interface, use core drawing and editing tools and produce accurate 2D designs. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to create and plot your own drawings.

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JHB course dates
  • 3 August 2026
  • 17 August 2026
  • 31 August 2026
  • 14 September 2026
  • 28 September 2026
  • 12 October 2026
  • 26 October 2026
  • 9 November 2026
  • 23 November 2026
  • 7 December 2026
CPT course dates
  • 17 August 2026
  • 19 October 2026
DBN course dates
  • Date on request...

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Our courses are available in person at our accredited Cape Town facility.
We also offer live online sessions, giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere while still benefiting from real-time guidance and support.

Our courses are available in person at our accredited Durban facility.
We also offer live online sessions, giving you the flexibility to learn from anywhere while still benefiting from real-time guidance and support.

Duration

4 Days

Hours

8:30 – 16:00

Skill Level

Fundamental

SACAP/SAIAT

4 Credits

ECSA/SAICE

4 Credits

SAIMECHE

Course objectives

AutoCAD is Autodesk’s leading CAD software, trusted by professionals worldwide. This course gives you a solid foundation to begin your CAD journey. You will learn how to navigate the interface, use core drawing and editing tools and produce accurate 2D designs. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to create and plot your own drawings.

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.
Course 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 2026 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., 2023).
  • A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.
  • A working knowledge of your operating system.
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.