CAD Classes Richmond, VA

In this beginner AutoCAD class, participants will learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing. Basic methods of printing and plotting layouts and sheets, working between model space and paper space, and how to scale drawings through viewports will all be covered. Students will master techniques for inserting blocks, making text, dimensioning drawings, and working with layers and templates. Tuition includes hands-on training, a free retake, and a course manual. The course offers flexible scheduling available online or in NYC.

In this five-day 40-hour AutoCAD Bootcamp, students with little to no prior knowledge of AutoCAD will learn the foundational skills needed to feel comfortable creating fantastic drawings and designs. This comprehensive course is split into Beginner AutoCAD and Intermediate AutoCAD. In the beginner section, students will learn how to get started with AutoCAD, basic drawing and editing commands, how to make changes to a drawing, discover object types, using text and layouts, and much more. In the intermediate section, students will take their skills to the next level and learn about positioning, working with blocks, creating templates and advanced layouts, annotation styles, and more. Students will also be able to reinforce what they learn in this course by completing numerous projects interspersed through the bootcamp. This course also offers a free retake to allow students to revisit any concepts needing to be refreshed and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material.

In this 8-hour introductory AutoCad course, students with no prior CAD knowledge will learn all the foundational skills needed to begin creating fantastic drawings and designs. This course covers a range of topics, including getting started with AutoCAD, entering commands, the basics for using drawing commands, how to create simple drawings, tracking, and how to modify a drawing. This course also offers a free retake to allow students to revisit any concepts needing to be refreshed and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material.

In this 3-day Beginner AutoCad course, students with no prior CAD knowledge will learn all the foundational skills needed to begin creating fantastic 2D drawings and designs. This course covers a range of topics, including getting started with AutoCAD, basic drawing and editing commands, drawing templates, object types, inserting blocks, layouts, printing best practices, incorporating text, and much more. Students will be able to reinforce what they learn with numerous projects interspersed throughout the course. This course also offers a free retake to allow students to revisit any concepts needing to be refreshed and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material.

In this 2-day Intermediate AutoCad course, students with basic CAD knowledge will learn how to design and draw more rapidly and more efficiently with CAD. This course covers a range of intermediate topics, including working effectively with AutoCAD, accurate positioning, parametric drawing, working with blocks, creating templates, advanced layouts, external references, and more. Students will be able to reinforce what they learn with numerous projects interspersed throughout the course. This course also offers a free retake to allow students to revisit any concepts needing to be refreshed and walk away with a much stronger grasp of the material.

This 3-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD. Using the features of AutoCAD, students will create four projects to practice their skills. Students will learn how to use the AutoCAD workspace to create simple 2D drawings. They will then learn how to manipulate those images to create schematics and blueprints.

Novice users of AutoCAD can learn more advanced skills in this 2-day course. Using content that has been previously created, students will create a variety of projects, such as schematics and project plans. Students will also learn how to work with blocks, create new templates and utilize advanced layouts.

Intended for experienced users of AutoCAD, this 2-day program teaches the most advanced capabilities of AutoCAD. This course focuses on the creation of 3D models, and teaches skills such as how to work with dynamic blocks and attributes. Students will complete a solid model design and convert 2D objects into 3D objects.

This 3-day course on 3D drawing and modeling with AutoCAD is intended for individuals with experience working with the 2D commands in AutoCAD. Students will learn how to use the 3D Modeling Workspace and User Coordinate System within AutoCAD. With these tools, students will become proficient with working with composite solids, solid primitives, mesh models, complex 3D geometry, animations and point clouds.

This course is intended for experienced users of AutoCAD. With this 3-day experience, students will learn how to define dynamic blocks and attributes, manage layers, use macros and custom routines, and work with tables. They will also learn how to customize their AutoCAD interface and work with advanced text objects. Students who complete this course will know how to use the advanced features of this tool.