Gain drafting and design skills with hands-on training in AutoCAD, the industry standard for computer-aided design (CAD). This certificate program begins with 2D drafting fundamentals and progresses to advanced techniques used in architecture, engineering, and construction.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
This Commercial Blueprint Reading course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and insights necessary to interpret and analyze commercial construction drawings.
Unit 2 6 Hours
This Residential Blueprint Reading Course offers a detailed introduction to reading and interpreting residential construction blueprints. Perfect for both newcomers entering the construction field and experienced professionals looking to sharpen their blueprint reading skills, this live, instructor-led course covers topics such as architectural notations, symbols, scales, and abbreviations. You’ll learn how to interpret key residential drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details, to gain a full understanding of how to translate design documents into built environments.
Unit 3 6 Hours
The Construction Estimating Course introduces students to the core principles and techniques used in the estimating process. You’ll examine the purpose of estimating and build the skills needed to create accurate and professional estimates. Topics include quantity takeoffs, pricing based on measured quantities, and the components of a well-structured cost estimate proposal. Estimating plays a critical role in construction, from bidding to project planning, and is essential for contractors, project managers, and estimators.
Unit 4 18 Hours
This hands-on AutoCAD Level I course introduces students to the essential tools and techniques used to create mechanical and architectural drawings. Through real-world projects and step-by-step instruction, you'll build confidence in using AutoCAD for professional drafting and design.
Unit 5 12 Hours
This intermediate AutoCAD course builds on the fundamentals, equipping students with advanced techniques for productivity, organization, and precision. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow, manage complex drawings, and prepare professional documentation for print and collaboration.
Unit 6 18 Hours
This advanced AutoCAD course is designed for experienced users looking to deepen their expertise through powerful annotation tools, dynamic content creation, and customized workflows. You’ll gain the skills needed to streamline complex projects, collaborate efficiently, and tailor AutoCAD to fit your professional needs.
Unit 7 18 Hours
In this course, you’ll use AutoCAD to build titleblock drawings from the ground up and draft detailed residential documents, including floor plans, enlarged views, roof plans, and building elevations for a moderately complex single-story home. You'll gain practical CAD workflow experience, learning key AutoCAD commands, interface navigation, and project-based processes. The course focuses on essential 2D drafting techniques used in construction documentation such as dimensioning, layout configuration, layer management, and plotting procedures.
Unit 8 12 Hours
AutoCAD Construction Documents II is an advanced course designed to strengthen your ability to produce accurate construction documentation using AutoCAD. Building on foundational drafting and CAD knowledge, this course emphasizes the creation of detailed drawings that support clear communication across architecture, engineering, and construction teams. You’ll focus on refining layout organization, annotation techniques, and drawing consistency across full project sets. In addition, the course covers advanced layer control, plotting configurations, and custom block creation to prepare you for more complex drafting demands.
Unit 9 24 Hours
Master advanced Civil 3D techniques used in professional surveying, transportation design, and land development projects. In this hands-on bootcamp, you'll gain practical experience with tools like alignments, profiles, parcels, corridors, grading groups, and pipe networks, all essential for producing construction-ready documentation. Taught by industry experts, this course is available in NYC or live online.
Unit 10 18 Hours
In this course, students will bring together everything they’ve learned to complete a professional-grade project. Key skills include:
Unit 11 12 Hours
If you prefer to pay your tuition over time, we have payment options to meet your needs. Finance your education through an installment plan or a 0% interest tuition financing plan. We also assist with documentation should your employer offer tuition reimbursement.
Student financing plan provided through Climb Credit. See the Climb Credit FAQ for more information.
This program is approved for the training of veterans and other eligible persons by the approved agency. Choose Veterans Affairs at checkout or contact us for more information.
Build practical skills by working through guided projects designed to reinforce learning
Course resources are shaped through repeated instruction to support outcomes
Noble—and specifically Dan Perico—are outstanding. This course has taken me from a beginner to an intermediate AutoCAD operator. Dan takes the time to thoroughly explain each lesson and will answer any question that you can throw at him.
— Anthony L.
Classes are led by professionals who combine real-world expertise with proven teaching abilities
Return to the course at no cost to review concepts and strengthen your skills
Attend this certificate program live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At CreativeLive, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
We want you to succeed in your career goals. In addition to 150 hours of hands-on, interactive training, you’ll also receive eight 1-on-1 mentoring sessions where you can:
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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We offer a single free retake of any module or the whole program within a year.
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
