CAD Certificate Program (Self-Paced)

The CAD Certificate Program offers comprehensive training in 2D drafting using AutoCAD, one of the most widely used design tools in the construction industry. You'll start with the fundamentals of AutoCAD and specialize in areas such as Revit Fundamentals and SketchUp to diversify your career opportunities.

Master AutoCAD for 2D Drafting and Design: Gain proficiency in AutoCAD, learn how to create accurate construction drawings and design layouts, and implement standard drafting techniques. With a focus on 2D design, you’ll be able to produce professional-grade documents used in the construction industry.
Develop Construction Documents and Detailing Skills: Learn how to create detailed construction documents and drawings, ensuring precision and compliance with industry standards. You'll also delve into CAD detailing, enabling you to design more intricate and effective project layouts.
Expand Your Skills with Revit and SketchUp: Customize your learning path by specializing in Revit Fundamentals or SketchUp. These additional skills will allow you to work on more complex projects, whether in architectural design or as part of collaborative design teams using BIM technologies.
Apply Project Management Tools to CAD Projects: Understand how to incorporate project management tools into your CAD workflows, ensuring that you can collaborate, track progress, and meet deadlines in fast-paced design environments.

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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Schedule & Enrollment: CAD Certificate Program (Self-Paced)

280 Hours
$5,320

Live Online
Free retake
Expert instructors
Small classes

This course is offered by our affiliate school, Virtual Design & Construction Institute.
View upcoming course dates and register at vdci.edu.

Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date.

Full Tuition

$5,320
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

280 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Licensed by NYS Department of Education
Small class sizes

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

This program is a discounted package of classes that is 15–25% off the individual class prices, so additional discounts do not apply.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Learn the concepts and skills covered in this program or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

Hands-on training

Work on projects proven to boost retention

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Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

The teaching method at Noble Desktop is perfect and the classes provide you with infinite knowledge that makes you eager to take everything they offer. I love Noble!
—Ivonne Ackerman

Learn from experts

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake for free

Refresh the materials for free within one year

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this certificate program Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in Live Online Live Online

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

More about live online training

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Earn a NY State-Licensed Certificate

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Sample credential for completion of CAD Certificate Program (Self-Paced)

Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

See terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

Sorry, but this training is not available online. However, some individual courses in this certificate program may be available online. Contact us if you would like to take this program remotely.

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

Installments		List Price
	10% non-refundable deposit	--
$5,320.00	Total You Pay