Introduction to AutoCAD
A practical, industry-relevant introduction to AutoCAD for anyone heading into architecture, interior design, or engineering. You'll go from a blank drawing to a fully dimensioned, print-ready floor plan.
What you'll learn
- Draw and edit precise 2D geometry with correct units
- Use layers, blocks and dimensions the way professional offices do
- Set up a drawing for printing at the correct scale
- Produce a complete, dimensioned floor plan
Curriculum
Suggested pace: 6 weeks- 1
Interface and precise 2D geometry
Week 1Draw and edit geometry with exact units instead of eyeballing it.
- 2
Layers and organization
Week 1Set up layers the way professional offices do, so drawings stay legible as they grow.
- 3
Blocks and reusable elements
Week 2Build and insert blocks for repeated elements like doors, windows and fixtures.
- 4
Dimensioning correctly
Week 3Add dimensions and annotations that read clearly at print scale.
- 5
Drafting a floor plan
Week 4Draft a complete floor plan from a simple brief, room by room.
- 6
Setting up for printing
Week 5Set a drawing up for printing at the correct scale, sheet size and title block.
- 7
Final drawing review
Week 6Produce a complete, dimensioned, print-ready floor plan and check it against a real checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for this?
No prior experience needed — this course starts from the basics.
Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?
Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.
What happens right after I enroll?
The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.
Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?
No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.
