# AutoCAD for Interior Design Course Online 100% online with live support and expert-reviewed projects Canonical URL: ## Overview This hands-on online course teaches you essential AutoCAD tools to transform both residential and commercial interior spaces. The curicculum helps students gain practical experience in real-world projects, including kitchen and bath design, egress plans, and furnishings layouts. Perfect for interior designers, furniture dealers, and property managers, this course equips you with the in-demand AutoCAD expertise to elevate your career and manage spaces with confidence. Students develop key AutoCAD skills by creating detailed residential floor plans and elevations, producing precise kitchen and bath layouts, and designing effective commercial egress and furnishings plans. The course also covers generating interior elevations and mastering AutoCAD tools and techniques specific to interior design workflows. ## What you'll learn - Residential Design: Create detailed floor plans and elevations for a real-world residential remodel. - Kitchen & Bath Design: Develop precise layouts for kitchens and bathrooms. - Commercial Layouts: Design effective egress plans and furnishings layouts. - Interior Elevations: Produce detailed interior elevations to showcase your designs. - AutoCAD Techniques: Master essential AutoCAD tools and techniques specific to interior design. ## Prerequisites This course has a recommended prerequisite. You will need previous experience with AutoCAD or to have taken our [AutoCAD Course Online](https://vdci.edu/courses/autocad-fundamentals-course). ## Instructors ### Michael Wilson — Instructor Michael is an Instructor for VDCI San Diego focusing on teaching and creating Revit courses to help students learn workflows through project based exercises that can be applied to real world projects. As a Licensed Architect in the State of California he has over 25 years of experience working on award winning commercial, municipal and industrial projects; creating spaces for some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world, and enriching communities with projects like the El Cajon Animal Shelter, Mission Hills Library and El Centro Library. As an Autodesk Certified Platinum Revit Instructor he has helped train thousands of students over the past 15+ years within the San Diego AEC community and beyond. **Credentials:** - Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI GOLD – 1 of 20 Awarded Globally) - Autodesk Certified AutoCAD Professional - Autodesk Certified Revit Professional - Revit ### Reid Johnson — Instructor Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. **Credentials:** - Autodesk Fusion Certified User - Autodesk Revit Certified Professional - Autodesk Certified Instructor - Licensed Architect - Licensed General Contractor ### Derek McFarland — Instructor Over the course of the last 10 years of his architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associates, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design. ### Rebecca Lockwood — Instructor Rebecca Lockwood earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the Michael Graves College at Kean University in New Jersey. She began her career working in residential interiors, where she developed a love for creating homes that reflect the people who live in them. That same dedication naturally grew into a desire to nurture learning and inspire future designers to tell their own stories through design. Today, Rebecca teaches an array of Interior Design courses at a local college in North Carolina and also works with high school students around the world as a remote art and design instructor. She is committed to making design approachable, inspiring students to gain confidence in their skills as they create meaningful interiors. Rebecca is also an Educator member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Outside the classroom, she writes poetry, appreciating the parallels between poetry and interior design, from structure and rhythm to depth and storytelling. She enjoys spending time with her children and noticing the everyday moments that shape life and design. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579