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There are 3 modules in this course
Learners will identify AutoCAD interface elements, create precise 2D geometry, apply modification tools, organize drawings with layers, and produce clear annotations and dimensions essential for professional drafting.
This beginner-friendly course provides a structured pathway to mastering AutoCAD from the ground up. Starting with workspace orientation and drawing setup, learners progress into core drawing tools such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs, rectangles, and ellipses. They then explore powerful modify commands—including move, rotate, trim, extend, fillet, offset, scale, and stretch—building the skills needed to edit and refine technical drawings efficiently. The course concludes with layer management, text, dimensioning, block creation, and property control to help learners produce clean, organized, and fully annotated 2D designs.
What makes this course unique is its hands-on, tool-focused approach supported by real subtitles from each instructional video, ensuring accuracy and clarity at every step. By the end of the course, learners will gain the confidence to navigate AutoCAD independently and apply industry-standard drafting techniques to engineering, architectural, or design projects.
This module introduces learners to the essential foundations of AutoCAD, including understanding the workspace, navigating drawing environments, setting units and limits, and managing fundamental interface tools. Learners build confidence as they explore core navigation controls and configuration settings that prepare them for accurate and efficient 2D drafting.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
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6 videos•Total 26 minutes
Introduction to Course•1 minute
The Work Space•6 minutes
Navigation Panel•4 minutes
Setting units and Limits in the Drawing•4 minutes
Cursor and Selections•5 minutes
Toggle Bar•6 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Welcome & Workspace Orientation•10 minutes
Setting Up Your Drawing Environment•10 minutes
Getting Started with AutoCAD Foundations•30 minutes
Mastering 2D Drawing Essentials
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module develops core 2D drafting skills using AutoCAD’s essential drawing and modifier tools. Learners gain hands-on practice with lines, polylines, circles, arcs, rectangles, and more, before advancing to modification commands such as move, copy, rotate, mirror, stretch, scale, fillet, offset, trim, and extend. By the end, learners can construct and edit drawings with accuracy and professional control.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments
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14 videos•Total 64 minutes
Line and Polyline•3 minutes
Circles•3 minutes
Arcs•4 minutes
Rectangles and Polygon•8 minutes
Eclipse•3 minutes
Move Command•5 minutes
Copy and Rotate Command•6 minutes
Mirror Command•3 minutes
Offset Command•4 minutes
Scale Command•7 minutes
Stretch Command•3 minutes
Fillet Command•5 minutes
Explode and Erase Commands•4 minutes
Trim and Extended•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Core Drawing Tools•10 minutes
Essential Modify Commands (Part 1)•10 minutes
Essential Modify Commands (Part 2)•10 minutes
Mastering 2D Drawing Essentials•30 minutes
Advancing to Annotation, Organization & Block Management
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module teaches learners how to add professional annotations, manage layers for organized drafting, and utilize blocks and property controls for streamlined design workflows. Learners develop skills to produce clean, readable, and reusable drafting content suitable for real-world engineering and architectural applications.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
Text and Dimensioning•10 minutes
Layers•4 minutes
Block•3 minutes
Properties•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Annotation and Dimension Mastery•10 minutes
Blocks, Attributes & Property Controls•10 minutes
Advancing to Annotation, Organization & Block Management•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
This course provided the exact skills I needed to land my first drafting internship. The project-based learning is incredibly rewarding and practical.
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Outstanding value for the price. This course provides a comprehensive foundation that rivals expensive university-level technical drawing and design programs.
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Detailed and industry-relevant. This course focuses on the tools you actually use daily, making it a highly efficient learning experience
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