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Autodesk AutoCAD – Beginner to Advanced level

Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : All Levels
Category : Design
Subcategory : Design Tools
Duration : 18h 45m
Lectures : 250
Rating : 4.6/5 (2,389 reviews)
Students : 20,424

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Includes quizzes, practical’s, practice exercises, solutions,
CAD main project, final exam. All years of AutoCAD covered
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
* On completion, you will have gained the skills and knowledge
to take a project from start to finish, utilizing all tools
and drawing methods.
* You will be taught how to create your own types of text,
dimensions, layers, and blocks to use in your own working
environment.
* All tools will be explained in detail by their true
definitions, illustrated with easy-to-follow images, and put
into practice with guided exercises.
* Setting you up to work on your own as well as understand
typical office standards.
* At the end of the course is an extra section where you can
request a video explainer on any issues you are having.
* Includes 10 quizzes, 13 practical’s with solutions, 7
practice
exercises with solutions, 1 main project, 2 practice exam
and
1 final ACU exam!
* Available for download to view offline.
* This course is based on the Windows version of AutoCAD, not
Apple MAC compliant.
* Expert level now included!
REQUIREMENTS
* No prior knowledge of AutoCAD or any CAD based software is
required.
* Students should have a good working knowledge of how to use
a
PC, this course does not cover the MAC software.
* A working mouse with a scroll wheel is essential.
* A second screen is recommended to view the videos while
using
AutoCAD on the other.
* AutoCAD software must be installed, 30-day free trial
available from Autodesk. The first section of this course
will
guide you through the download and install process if you
have
not done so already.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
* Architects, Engineers, Designers and Contractors
* This course has been designed for beginners to an advanced
level
* Existing users looking for a refresher course
* Want to improve your drawing skills, find out tips & tricks
from an industry professional
* AutoCAD is not only used by Architects & Engineers, it suits
all types of drafting
* Great preparation for the Autodesk Certified User exam (ACU)
DESCRIPTION
Whether you are self-taught and want to fill in the gaps to
become more efficient and productive, or you have never used
the
software before, this Autodesk AutoCAD course will give you a
solid foundation to become a confident AutoCAD user and
develop
advanced skills. This comprehensive course is the perfect
start
to your career in CAD design. This course will give you a
competitive edge in your career, making you stand out from all
other applicants and employees. As one of the leading course
providers and most renowned e-learning specialists, I am
committed to providing you with the best educational
experience
possible. This course is designed by an industry expert to
help
you learn quickly and efficiently, at your own pace and
convenience. Here are five professional outcomes or skills
that
you can expect to gain from this course: 1. Proficiency in
AutoCAD: You will develop a strong foundation in AutoCAD,
gaining a comprehensive understanding of the software’s
interface, tools, and functionalities. You will learn how to
efficiently create, edit, and manipulate 2D drawings, ensuring
accuracy and precision in your designs. 2. Technical Drawing
Skills: This course will focus on teaching you the principles
of
technical drawing and drafting. You will learn industry-
standard
practices for creating and managing different types of
drawings,
including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and civil
engineering drawings. 3. Industry Standards and Best
Practices:
This course will familiarize you with industry standards and
best practices for using AutoCAD. You will learn about common
drawing conventions, layer management, annotation styles,
dimensioning standards, and plotting/printing guidelines. This
knowledge will enable you to create drawings that meet
professional standards and can be easily understood and shared
with others in their field. 4. Design Documentation and
Annotation: The course will cover essential skills for
producing
accurate and comprehensive design documentation. You will
learn
how to create and manage layouts, insert and annotate
dimensions, add text and labels, and generate professional-
quality plot-ready drawings, ensuring effective communication
of
design intent. 5. Collaboration and File Management: AutoCAD
is
widely used in collaborative design environments, and this
course will teach you how to effectively collaborate with
other
professionals on projects. You will learn how to share and
reference drawings, manage external references (Xrefs), and
implement efficient file management strategies to ensure
smooth
collaboration and version control. By acquiring these outcomes
and skills, you will be well-equipped to work with AutoCAD
across a range of industries, including architecture,
engineering, construction, and manufacturing. You will have
the
confidence and expertise to handle complex design projects and
contribute effectively to the design and documentation
process.
Course Aspects I have been teaching this course in person and
online since 2017 and have perfected the course material,
teaching method, and explanations to ensure all the bases are
covered and the student has a full understanding of the
software. Your level of experience will develop as we progress
through the course, rather than overloading you from the start
with unnecessary information that you will not use. We start
with the basic features of each tool and then move on to the
more advanced features as the course progresses, continually
putting these newly acquired skills to practice with multiple
exercises. Course Topics Interface: Start Tab, Templates,
Application Menu, Quick Access Toolbar, InfoCentre, Layout
Tabs,
Status Bar, Options, Mouse controls, Navigation, Object
Selection, Drawing Tools: Line, Polyline, Circle, Rectangle,
Polygon, Ellipse, Hatch, Gradient, Spline, Object Snap Drawing
Methods: Absolute & Relative Coordinates, Orthomode, Grid &
Snap, Polar Tracking Modification Tools: Move, Copy, Stretch,
Rotate, Mirror, Scale, Trim, Extend, Fillet, Chamfer, Array,
Erase, Explode, Offset, Align, Join, Annotation: Text,
Dimension, Leader, create own styles Layers: Colour Manager,
Linetype Manager, Lineweight Manager, Creation, properties,
application, functions Blocks: Create, Edit, Insert, Design
Centre Palettes: Properties, Blocks, Layers, Command-Line,
Design Centre Layout: Viewports, Page Setups, Printing I
continually update this course to keep it up to date with the
new releases as well as the addition of new videos and
practice
exercises. I look forward to seeing you in class!
COURSE CONTENT

Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Video Quality
3. Course information
4. How to solve the practical questions in the course
5. Fundamentals of a Building

Chapter 2: [SKIP IF NOT NECESSARY] Download and Install
6. System requirements
7. Setting up your Autodesk account
8. How to download and install the software

Chapter 3: Touring the Interface
9. Course notes
10. Templates and file types
11. Recent documents, notifications, connect and learn
12. Application menu
13. Quick access toolbar
14. Info centre
15. Tabs, Ribbons and Panels
16. View controls
17. Navigation wheel
18. Cross-hair, Drawing Area, Layout Tabs
19. Command-line, Status Bar
20. Shortcuts and hotkey commands
21. Saving the Drawing file
22. Using the Mouse
23. Understanding the Drawing space capacity

Chapter 4: Quiz 01

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Chapter 5: Basic Operations
24. How to select an Object
25. Activating and deactivating tools
26. Object Snap-Endpoint, Midpoint
27. Object Snap-Centre, Geometric Centre, Node, Quadrant
28. Object Snap-Intersection, Extension, Insertion,
Perpendicular
29. Object Snap-Tangent, Nearest, Apparent Intersection,
Parallel
30. Polyline
31. Erase, Deleting objects
32. Options

Chapter 6: Quiz 02

Chapter 7: Drawing Methods
33. Orthomode, Dynamic input
34. Practical 01 and solution
35. Absolute Coordinates
36. Practical 02 Pt.1
37. Practical 02 Pt.1 solution
38. Relative Coordinates
39. Selecting the primary coordinate
40. Practical 02 Pt.2
41. Practical 02 Pt.2 solution
42. Draw by Grid and Grid Snap
43. Practical 03
44. Practical 03 solution
45. Polar tracking basics
46. Polar tracking – Additional increments
47. Draw by Polar tracking
48. Object snap tracking
49. Practical 04
50. Practical 04 solution

Chapter 8: Quiz 03

Chapter 9: Drawing and Modification commands Pt.1
51. Explode command
52. Join command
53. Offset command
54. Trim command
55. Extend command
56. Practical 05
57. Practical 05 solution
58. Move command
59. Move by Displacement
60. Rotate command
61. Rotate copy command
62. Rotate by Reference command
63. Copy command
64. Mirror command
65. Practical 06
66. Practical 06 solution

Chapter 10: Quiz 04
67. Quiz Resources

Chapter 11: Drawing and Modification commands Pt.2
68. Circle command-Radius, Diameter
69. Circle command-2P, 3P
70. Circle command-TTR,TTT
71. Polygon command
72. Fillet command
73. Fillet command-Polyline
74. Fillet command-Trim
75. Fillet command-Multiple, Undo
76. Fillet command-Circle
77. Practical 07
78. Practical 07 solution
79. Polar array
80. Polar array-Items
81. Polar array-Rows, Properties
82. Polar array-Grips
83. Practical 08
84. Practical 08 solution

Chapter 12: Quiz 05
85. Resources

Chapter 13: Practice Exercises Pt.1
86. Practice exercise 01
87. Practice exercise 01 solution
88. Practice exercise 02
89. Practice exercise 02 solution
90. Practice exercise 03
91. Practice exercise 03 solution

Chapter 14: Drawing and Modification commands Pt.3
92. Rectangle command
93. Rectangular array command
94. Path array command
95. Spline command
96. Practical 09
97. Practical 09 solution
98. Chamfer command-By distance
99. Chamfer command-By angle
100. Practical 10
101. Practical 10 solution
102. Ellipse command
103. Practical 11
104. Practical 11 solution

Chapter 15: Quiz 06
105. Resources

Chapter 16: Practice exercises Pt.2
106. Practice exercise 04
107. Practice exercise 04 solution
108. Practice exercise 05
109. Practice exercise 05 solution
110. Practice exercise 06
111. Practice exercise 06 solution
112. Practice exercise 07
113. Practice exercise 07 solution
114. Resource for the next exam

Chapter 17: Drawing Organisation
115. Palettes and Properties Palette
116. Layers
117. Layer Properties-On, Freeze, Lock
118. Layer Properties-Plot, Colour
119. Layer Properties-Linetype, Lineweight
120. Layer Properties-Transparency, New VP Freeze,
Description
121. Layer Properties-Layer0, New Layer, New Layer Frozen,
Delete, Set Current
122. Practical 12
123. Practical 12 solution

Chapter 18: Quiz 07

Chapter 19: Creating the House project
124. Creating our first project
125. Drawing the Grid System
126. Linetype Scale
127. Placing columns
128. Drawing external walls
129. Creating openings in the walls
130. Drawing internal walls
131. Drawing the fence
132. Quick Access Panel-Layer On Off, Isolate Unisolate,
Freeze Thaw
133. Quick access Layer Panel-Layer lock, Unlock, Make
Current, Match Layer
134. Drawing a window
135. Placing a window
136. Drawing a door
137. Polyline Context Menu
138. Hide, Isolate objects

Chapter 20: Understanding Blocks
139. About Blocks
140. Creating a Block
141. Inserting a Block
142. Editing a Block
143. Stretch command
144. Editing a Block Continued
145. Align command
146. Creating a door Block
147. Design Centre practical
148. Design Centre practical solution

Chapter 21: Quiz 08

Chapter 22: Hatching and Gradients
149. Hatching Boundaries-Pick points, Select
150. Hatching patterns
151. Hatch properties and Origin panel
152. Hatch options
153. Hatch island
154. Adding Hatch to the House project
155. Gradients
156. Gradient practical
157. Gradient practical solution

Chapter 23: Quiz 09
158. Resources

Chapter 24: Annotation
159. Annotation-Text
160. Text Style manager
161. Creating a Text Style
162. Placing single-line text
163. Placing multi-line text
164. Practical-Placing text in the project
165. Practical-Placing text in the project solution
166. Annotation-Dimensions
167. Dimension Style Manager and creating a Dimension style
168. Dimension types
169. Practical-Applying Dimensions to the project
170. Practical-Applying Dimensions to the project solution
171. Annotation-Leaders
172. Leader style manager
173. Placing a Leader

Chapter 25: Quiz 10

Chapter 26: Preparing our project print
174. Layout-Paper Space
175. Page Setup Pt.1
176. Page Setup Pt.2
177. Viewports
178. Creating a Viewport
179. Applying a scale to the viewport
180. Viewport lock and unlock
181. Viewport freeze
182. Printing the project

Chapter 27: Final Exam
183. What is the Autodesk User / Associate exam?
184. Resources

Chapter 28: Expert level
185. Course content
186. Multiline
187. Create Multiline style
188. Centre mark and Centreline
189. Drop down menu: Construction Line and Ray Line
190. Drop down menu: Multipoints, Divide and measure
191. Drop down menu: Region and Wipeout
192. Drop down menu: Donut, Revision cloud and boundary
193. Measure Geometry: Distance, radius, angle and Area
194. Drawing Units
195. Practical: Changing the drawing units
196. Quick Select
197. Select all and Select similar
198. Quick Calculator
199. ID Point
200. Point Style
201. Purge
202. Regen
203. Scale Object: Scale factor, Scale and copy, Scale by
reference
204. Non-Uniformly scaled
205. Dynamic Block
206. Adding Stretch parameter to a Dynamic Block
207. Adding rotate parameter to a Dynamic Block
208. Adding Flip parameter to a Dynamic Block
209. Adding Align parameter to a Dynamic Block
210. Define Attributes
211. Creating a Dynamic Titleblock
212. Adding Attributes to the Titleblock
213. Editing the Dynamic Titleblock
214. Tool Palettes
215. About Tables and Table Styles
216. Insert Table from empty
217. Insert Table from DATA link
218. Annotation Tab – Text Panel: Spell Check, Dictionary
219. Annotation Tab – Text Panel: Text Align
220. Annotation Tab – Text Panel: Text Justification, Text
Style
221. Annotation Tab – Text Panel: Find Text and Replace
222. Annotation Tab – Dimension Panel: Smart tool, Dimension
styles, Layers, Type sel
223. Annotation Tab – Dimension Panel: Quick,
Cont./Baseline, Break, Adjust, Jogline
224. Annotation Tab – Dimension Panel: Inspect, Update,
Reassociate
225. Dimension Sub-Styles
226. Annotation Tab – Leaders Panel: Align, Collect,
Add/Remove Leader
227. Annotative Objects
228. Creating Annotative Text Style
229. Adding Annotative Text
230. Creating Annotative Dimensions
231. Layer Filters
232. Layer Group
233. Layer State Manager
234. UCS – User Coordinate System
235. XREF – External Reference
236. How to edit an XREF
237. How to repath an XREF
238. XREF Actions
239. Importing other file formats – PDF
240. Inserting an image
241. Inserting an image to the Titleblock and editing the
image
242. Setting up the final sheet
243. About Sheet Sets and creating a Sheet Set
244. Sheet Set manager
245. Adding a Sheet List Table to a new view
246. Model Views
247. Sheet Views
248. Congratulations!

Chapter 29: Autodesk Revit course
249. Autodesk Revit: Beginner to intermediate level
250. Autodesk Revit: Beginner to advanced level
DATES
Published : 2022-03-06
Last Updated : 2026-01-08