AutoCAD Drafting Essentials

What you'll learn

• Understand the AutoCAD interface and drafting workflow
• Create accurate 2D drawings using professional drafting tools
• Use editing and modification commands efficiently
• Organize drawings with layers and blocks
• Apply annotations and drafting standards
• Build clean architectural and mechanical sketches

This course includes:

• 1 Final 2D Drafting Project
• 16 Hours Live Practical Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• CAD Drawing Exercises
• DWG Practice Files
• Certificate of Completion

Course Structure

Week 1 – AutoCAD Interface & Basic Drawing Tools

Topics

• AutoCAD interface:
• Ribbon
• Menu bar
• Command line
• Status bar
• Workspace setup (Drafting & Annotation)
  Coordinate systems:
• Absolute
• Relative
• Polar

• Basic drawing tools:

• Line
• Circle
• Arc

Hands-on Practice

• Draw geometric shapes and patterns
• Create practice sketches
• Save and open DWG files properly

Using: AutoCAD

Week 2 – Modify Commands & Precision Drafting

Topics

• Object selection methods:

• Window
• Crossing
• Lasso
• Modify tools:
• Erase
• Copy
• Move
• Rotate
• Scale
• Trim
• Extend
• Precision drafting tools:
• Ortho
• Polar Tracking
• Object Snap (OSNAP)

Hands-on Practice

• Modify a basic floor plan sketch
• Align and position objects accurately
• Practice precision drafting workflows

Week 3 – Layers, Blocks & Annotation

Topics

• Layer creation and management
• Assigning:

• Colors
• Linetypes
• Layer controls:
• Freeze
• Lock
• On/Off
• Introduction to Blocks:
• Create
• Insert
• Explode
• Annotation basics:
• Single-line text
• Multiline text

Hands-on Practice

• Create a simple office layout
• Add walls, doors, and labels using layers and blocks
• Organize professional drafting layouts

Week 4 – Advanced Editing & Final Practice

Topics

• Advanced modify tools:

• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Offset
• Array (Rectangular & Polar)
  • Properties palette
  • Match Properties
  • Quick Selection
  • QLeader basics
  • Revision of all tools learned

Hands-on Practice

• Draw:

• A mechanical bracket
• A room layout with dimensions
• Apply clean drafting techniques and structure

Final Project

Project: Professional 2D Drafting Layout

Project Options:

• Room/Floor Plan
• Office Layout
• Mechanical Part Sketch
• Furniture Layout

Project Features:

• Accurate 2D drafting
• Proper layer organization
• Use of blocks and annotations
• Clean object alignment and editing

Requirements

• No prior AutoCAD experience needed
• Laptop/PC recommended

Description

This course introduces students to professional 2D drafting using AutoCAD. Students will learn drawing tools, editing techniques, layer management, blocks, and drafting organization methods used in architecture, engineering, and design industries.By the end of this program, learners will be able to create structured and accurate 2D technical drawings confidently.

Why Choose This Course?

• Beginner-friendly CAD learning path
• Practical daily drafting exercises
• Industry-standard drafting workflow
• Hands-on architectural and mechanical drawing practice

Activities During Class

• Creating 2D technical sketches
• Editing and modifying drawings
• Organizing layers and blocks
• Applying precision drafting techniques
• Producing clean professional layouts

Who Is This Course For?

• Beginners in AutoCAD
• Architecture and engineering students
• Interior and technical design learners
• Anyone interested in CAD drafting

Course Highlights

• AutoCAD Interface
• 2D Drawing Commands
• Modify & Precision Tools
• Layers & Blocks
• Annotation Techniques
• Professional Drafting Workflow

📐 Final Outcome

Students will be able to:
• Navigate the AutoCAD interface confidently
• Create accurate 2D technical drawings
• Use editing and drafting tools professionally
• Organize projects using layers and blocks
• Produce clean architectural or mechanical layouts
• Prepare drawings for professional workflows