# AutoCAD Level II (Live Online)

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/autocad-level-ii>

## Overview

This intermediate level class builds upon fundamental skills and guides students through creating more advanced and technical AutoCAD projects. Students will learn how to create templates with defined layouts for printing sheets by setting units, drawing limits, and using scales. Students also learn how to use the interface to complete advanced layer and block techniques.

Note: This course is designed for PC users and our in-person classes are PC-only. Mac users may attend online, but should be aware that the Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on.

## What you'll learn

- Working with tracking points and construction lines
- Create, edit, store, insert, and export blocks
- Customize layers in layout viewports for sheets
- Advanced Interface techniques
- Work with External References
- Create Data Tables

## Prerequisites

Attendees should possess a basic understanding of AutoCAD equivalent to our [AutoCAD Level I](/courses/autocad-level-i) course.

## Curriculum

#### AutoCAD Productivity

- Working Effectively with AutoCAD
- Accurate Positioning
- Projects - Productivity Tools

#### Using Blocks

- Parametric Drawing
- Working with Blocks
- Projects - Creating and Organizing Blocks

#### Templates, Layouts, and Styles

- Creating Templates
- Advanced Layouts
- Annotation Styles
- Projects - Drawing Setup and Utilities

#### Using External References

- External References
- Projects - Drawing

## Schedule
- Jun 23, 2026 – Jul 2, 2026 — Live Online
- Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026 — Live Online
- Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 — Live Online
- Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 — Live Online
- Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 — Live Online
- Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 — Live Online
- Nov 23, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026 — Live Online
- Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 — Live Online

## FAQ

### Who is the target audience for this course?

Participants with foundational AutoCAD skills who want to enhance their drafting precision and streamline project setup, including:

- Those working in or seeking roles in architectural, mechanical, or engineering drafting caring for advanced template creation, layering, styling, and layout techniques for printing and production.
- College or graduate students in design, engineering, architecture, or similar disciplines who want hands‑on experience building and managing templates, setting drawing limits and scales, and organizing block libraries for reusable content.
- CAD drafters, freelancers, or creative professionals aiming to improve their technical workflows by mastering advanced layer control, block insertion, external referencing, and interface efficiency for polished deliverables.

### Can I attend this course as a Mac user?

Our in-person AutoCAD classes only use PCs.

We allow Mac users to attend our AutoCAD classes online. The Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on. However, the tools are the same and the keyboard commands are almost identical. The instructor may need a moment of screen sharing to navigate the Mac interface with you a few times.

### 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.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $449