CAD and Project Management

Self-paced online training with expert support

Gain the skills needed to manage CAD projects and optimize office workflows. This course covers project management techniques, AutoCAD organization, and adapting inherited projects to meet industry standards.

$579 20 clock hours 3 Weeks

This Course Includes:

  • 20 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 25 training videos
  • Access to AutoCAD software (30 days)
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Final project graded by an industry expert
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution

This online AutoCAD course teaches students important skill sets to help them succeed as CAD and Project Managers, how to set up the AutoCAD environment for their office, how to successfully manage CAD projects and how to update/adapt “inherited projects” to conform with office CAD standards.

Your instructor is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and also an experienced Senior Project Manager who uses AutoCAD on a daily basis, manages numerous staff on CAD projects, creating construction documents for commercial, educational and residential projects.

VDCI encourages a strong online engagement between you, your instructor and your classmates. You will participate in group discussion forums, connect with your instructor and message your classmates. You are also invited to join us in the VDCI Student Lounge, where our instructors, staff, current students and alumni share information and help one another.

In this online AutoCAD training class you will learn a lot about how to manage a CAD Project. You will learn a whole lot about how to serve as an excellent CAD Manager. This course teaches people the skills to succeed as a CAD and a Project Manager.

This course has a prerequisite

CAD 101 - Introduction to AutoCAD and CAD 201 - Intermediate AutoCAD, or previous intermediate-level AutoCAD experience is required before taking this course.

Video Training Preview

Lesson 1: CAD Manager Presentation
Lesson 2: Software Configuration
Lesson 4: XREF Management

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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.

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CAD and Project Management: Course Overview

What Will You Learn?

The CAD and Project Management course focuses on managing CAD workflows, optimizing project organization, and enhancing software efficiency. This course is designed for professionals who oversee drafting teams, configure AutoCAD environments, and maintain drawing standards for large-scale projects.

By completing this course, you will:

  • Learn best practices for CAD management and project coordination.
  • Gain expertise in software configuration and customization for efficiency.
  • Develop skills in XREF management and external file organization.
  • Understand project collaboration techniques for multi-user environments.
  • Master AutoCAD system settings, workflow automation, and drawing standardization.

Course Lessons and Projects

Lesson 1: CAD Manager Presentation

This lesson introduces students to the role of a CAD Manager, emphasizing project standards, workflow optimization, and team coordination.

Skills Learned:

  • Understanding the responsibilities and expectations of a CAD Manager.
  • Implementing drawing standards for consistency across projects.
  • Managing file organization, layers, and block libraries.
  • Establishing communication workflows for drafting teams.
  • Creating company-wide CAD templates and documentation guides.

Project: Develop a CAD Management Plan, outlining drawing standards, workflows, and documentation practices.

Lesson 2: Software Configuration

Students will explore AutoCAD system settings and custom configurations to streamline project workflows.

Skills Learned:

  • Customizing AutoCAD preferences, tool palettes, and interface settings.
  • Setting up workspaces and shortcuts for increased productivity.
  • Managing plot styles, line weights, and text styles.
  • Implementing custom scripts and automation tools.
  • Optimizing template files for multi-user environments.

Project: Configure a custom AutoCAD workspace, incorporating optimized tool palettes, templates, and scripts.

Lesson 3: XREF Management

This lesson focuses on efficient external reference (XREF) management, ensuring smooth collaboration in multi-user projects.

Skills Learned:

  • Attaching and managing XREFs for dynamic project coordination.
  • Understanding relative, absolute, and nested XREF paths.
  • Managing file dependencies and reducing broken link issues.
  • Applying layer control and visibility settings in referenced files.
  • Standardizing file structures for streamlined project workflows.

Project: Set up a structured XREF system, ensuring optimized file paths, visibility settings, and drawing dependencies.

Key Skills You Will Walk Away With

  • Proficiency in CAD management, workflow optimization, and software configuration.
  • Expertise in AutoCAD system customization and efficiency improvements.
  • Ability to set up, manage, and optimize XREFs for large-scale projects.
  • Skills in standardizing drawing templates and enforcing CAD standards.
  • Hands-on experience in creating streamlined AutoCAD environments for multi-user teams.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their CAD management and project coordination skills. It is suited for:

  • Students & Recent Graduates: Build expertise in AutoCAD project management for professional applications.
  • Construction & Engineering Project Managers: Improve collaboration efficiency through optimized CAD workflows.
  • BIM & CAD Technicians: Strengthen knowledge of AutoCAD software settings and project organization.

Career Applications & Industry Relevance

The skills developed in this course are essential for professionals involved in large-scale CAD projects, construction planning, and engineering workflows. Career paths that benefit from this course include:

  • CAD Manager: Develop expertise in software standardization and team coordination.
  • BIM Coordinator: Oversee AutoCAD project collaboration and XREF integration.
  • Construction Document Manager: Ensure accurate drawing standards and multi-user file management.
  • AutoCAD System Administrator: Manage software configurations, templates, and automation workflows.
  • Technical Design Supervisor: Implement workflow optimizations and CAD documentation processes.

With the increasing demand for project coordination in CAD environments, proficiency in CAD and Project Management equips professionals with the skills needed to standardize, optimize, and manage complex CAD workflows.

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