AutoCAD 501 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Bootcamp Level 1

Class Description

In our 5-day AutoCAD Bootcamp, participants get in-depth training on the industry-standard tools for engineering and building professionals. This class is really the best way to fully emerge into AutoCAD. From starting the software and understanding the user interface to architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) projects, participants will get in-depth hands-on practice and walk away ready to work and capable of creating full designs.

Course Benefits

By focusing on hands on practice, you will learn to create and edit professional AutoCAD drawings. Learn how to navigate AutoCAD toolbars and menus and how to use the command prompt, to apply basic drawing skills, use drawing aids (such as object snap, ortho and polar tracking and grids), edit entities, work with curves, control object visibility and appearance, and gain fundamental AutoCAD skills.

The instructor provides time-saving tips and describes techniques for creating primarily two-dimensional drawings.

Understand the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
Use the basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools in the AutoCAD line of products
Organize drawing objects on layers
Insert and create reusable symbols (blocks)
Prepare layouts to be plotted or exported to PDF
Add text, dimensions and hatching to AutoCAD drawings
Recommended by Autodesk for all new users to AutoCAD including those pursuing AutoCAD certification.
Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
Adding parametric constraints to objects
Creating local and global blocks
Setting up layers, styles, and templates
Using advanced plotting and publishing options

Who Should Attend

This official Autodesk authorized 5-day AutoCAD training class is designed for anyone new to the AutoCAD platform or for those with a moderate amount of experience seeking a more structured and comprehensive understanding of the AutoCAD software platform and a solid foundation in best practices, techniques and workflows.

It is appropriate for those using either AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, as well as new users who will be using more specialized editions of AutoCAD such as AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, and AutoCAD Mechanical. The core AutoCAD concepts covered are considered a prerequisite for the more advanced tools available in these more specialized AutoCAD-based software products.

Suggested Prerequisites

This class is appropriate for novice users of AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and most other AutoCAD products. No previous CAD experience necessary.
You should have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system.
Drafting, design or engineering experience a plus but not a requirement.
We also suggest that you have access to AutoCAD software outside of class for practice.
- Autodesk gives students, educators, and educational institutions free access to AutoCAD for non-commercial purposes.
- Commercial users can obtain a free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD.

Certifications, Exams, and Continuing Education

The Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional badge validates professional users’ knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks of AutoCAD. Earners of this badge have demonstrated knowledge of dimensioning, basic drawing skills, using hatching and gradients, and more using AutoCAD.

Course Outline

This class is a discounted combination of the AutoCAD 101 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Essentials and AutoCAD 201 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Intermediate classes. We typically schedule our AutoCAD 101 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Essentials and AutoCAD 201 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Intermediate classes in the same week so we offer this discount on the bundle of classes. Please view AutoCAD 101 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Essentials and AutoCAD 201 – AutoDesk AutoCAD Intermediate classes for topics covered.

This bundle/workshop provides a significant discount off of our regular pricing. Our standard policy for all bundled workshops is that once one of the classes in the bundle, package or workshop is attended, no refunds are available for unused portions of the bundle. Student rescheduling is available under our regular policies.

Related Classes

Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. This outline does not guarantee that all the topics listed will be covered in the time allowed. The amount of material covered is based on the skill level of the student audience. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation.

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