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CAD Courses

CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.

Popular CAD Courses and Certifications


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    John Wiley & Sons

    AutoCAD 3D Design: Modeling and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Technical Drawing, Computer Graphics, Data Import/Export, Computer Graphic Techniques, Digital Design, Design and Product, System Configuration, File Management, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    CAD/BIM技術與應用

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Management, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Autodesk, Engineering Documentation, Structural Engineering, Diagram Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Estimating, Engineering Practices, Computer-Aided Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    AutoCAD Advanced 2D Drafting and Annotation

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Sharing, File Management, Scalability, Cloud Storage, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – Signal Routing

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Digital Communications, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Business Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Network Model, Model Optimization, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Drawing, 3D Assets, Construction, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer Graphics, Building Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Drawings, Design Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Engineering Drawings, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Conceptual Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Design & Assemble Mechanical Systems in SolidWorks

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Animations, Functional Design, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Industrial Design, Torque (Physics), Functional Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Technical Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Design Elements And Principles, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cad courses

  • AutoCAD 3D Design: Modeling and Visualization: John Wiley & Sons
  • CAD/BIM技術與應用: National Taiwan University
  • AutoCAD Advanced 2D Drafting and Annotation: John Wiley & Sons
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • PCB/CAD Design – Signal Routing: Coursera
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
  • 工程圖學 3D CAD: National Taiwan University
  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: L&T EduTech
  • Design & Assemble Mechanical Systems in SolidWorks: EDUCBA

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