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Earn verified digital credentials from Credly by completing this Program with a grade of 70% or higher.
A Nationally Accredited Educational Institution
Learn the in-demand technical skills used to create 2D designs for construction documents utilizing AutoCAD Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, the AEC industry standard.
During the AutoCAD Professional Fast-Track Program, you’ll learn the AutoCAD User Interface, state-of-the-art professional workflows, and how to create sets of construction documents. All courses are taught by practicing professionals through hands-on, project-based training.
All VDCI nationally accredited Fast-Track Programs are accelerated, condensing material into shorter, comprehensive programs. This means you’ll be able to earn a credential and enter the workforce with real-world skills in a fraction of the time of other degrees.
Earn verified digital credentials from Credly by completing this Program with a grade of 70% or higher.
A total of 140 clock hours are required from the following courses.
We start at the very beginning, using AutoCAD to draw drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and then create a floor plan. We assemble everything into one sheet file. Learn about Drawing on Layers, Adding Text, Dimensions & Plotting.
Use AutoCAD to draw an abbreviated set of construction documents for a residential project: floor plan, roof plan, foundation plan, electrical plan & building elevations. Create, insert and link drawings. Learn the best workflow.
Develop titleblock drawings from scratch. Then we draw a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan and building elevations for a large one-story residence which will be continued in CAD 302.
Develop titleblock drawings from scratch. Then we draw a floor plan, multi-scale enlarged plans, roof plan and building elevations for a large one-story residence which will be continued in CAD 302.
Create detail drawings. Learn the two dominant CAD standards AEC firms use – making detail drawings from scratch and by referencing and clipping information from other drawings. Learn drawing standards and about organizing your details.
All VDCI Fast-Track Program courses are designed to be taken in sequence so students can build upon lessons learned in the previous courses.
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Program courses begin.
Deadline to be considered for enrollment.
Certificate Program courses begin.
Enter the workforce fully trained and confident in your skills.
Apply NowVDCI Fast-Track Programs are an affordable alternative to traditional degrees. Please note that final tuition costs may vary. Refer to the Catalog for more information.
Price
Description
Registration Fee
$150
Nonrefundable. Not included in the Tuition. Billed separately from Tuition.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee
$5
Nonrefundable ($2.50 for every $1,000 rounded to the nearest $1,000). Applies to California residents only.
Estimated Due for the Entire Program
$2,605
The estimated amount due to complete the Fast-Track Program.
Learn the skills you need to succeed in a career within the AEC industry through our AutoCAD Professional Fast-Track Program.