Showcase Your Achievements
Earn verified digital credentials from Credly by completing this Program with a grade of 70% or higher.
Application Deadline
01/01/2023
Deadline to be considered for enrollment.
AutoCAD Professional
AutoCAD Professional Fast-Track Program
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.
- Nationally accredited program
- Free student software
- Learn at your convenience
- Scheduled due dates to help you stay on track
- No set class times
Job Ready in Just 15 Weeks
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.
Training Path
A total of 140 clock hours are required from the following courses.
CAD 101 – Introduction to AutoCAD
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.
- Create drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, a floor plan and integrate all information into one deliverable sheet file.
- Distinguish the differences required to generate drawings for use as annotation and real-world model components.
- Create and insert blocks and externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets.
- Master file management, drafting on layers, integrating drawing component files and plotting while creating on the class residential project.
CAD 201 – Intermediate AutoCAD
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.
- Create an abbreviated set of construction documents including floor plan, foundation plan, electrical plan and building elevations for a small residential project.
- Create and insert blocks, externally reference files and determine the appropriate times to apply those skill sets to optimize project efficiency.
- Demonstrate layer and file management, external file referencing, use of model/layout environments and user coordinate systems.
- Apply intermediate-level skills including layer management, user coordinate system development, creating sheet layout environments and plotting.
CAD 301 – AutoCAD Construction Documents I
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 titleblock and titleblock/drawing label components for a professional office to facilitate development of deliverable sheet files.
- Create floor plan, enlarged plan, roof plan and building elevation of a moderately complex residential project. Includes the development of floor plan, roof plan and elevation notes.
- Successfully integrate referenced files to create construction documents. Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentation.
- Organize deliverable sheet set to conform to the National CAD Standards.
- Apply intermediate-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting.
CAD 302 – AutoCAD Construction Documents II
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 building elevations, building sections, wall sections; modify detail drawings; create metes and bounds (Civil) drawing; create relevant deliverable sheet files for a moderately complex residential project. Includes the development of title sheet and appropriate general and keynote legends.
- Successfully integrate referenced files to create construction documents. Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentations.
- Apply intermediate/advanced-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting.
- Organize deliverable sheet set to conform to the National CAD Standards.
CAD 304 – CAD Detailing
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.
- Create detail drawings pertinent to the course project.
- Create relevant deliverable sheet files.
- Integrate referenced files to create details for construction documents.
- Demonstrate layer and file management, use of model/layout environments and multi-scale drawing presentations.
- Apply intermediate/advanced-level skills to create sheet layout environments and plotting.
AutoCAD Professional Calendar
All VDCI Fast-Track Program courses are designed to be taken in sequence so students can build upon lessons learned in the previous courses.
Choose a start date to see an example schedule:
Start Date
Program courses begin.
AutoCAD Fundamentals Badge
02/13/2023
Deadline to be considered for enrollment.
AutoCAD Professional Badge
04/17/2023
Certificate Program courses begin.
Completion Date
04/17/2023
Enter the workforce fully trained and confident in your skills.
Apply NowAutoCAD Professional Fast-Track Program Tuition & Fees
VDCI 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.