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Upcoming Live Training

Jul

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Jul 8 – Jul 10, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

$1,200

Online

Number of days: 3

Description:

Topics covered in this class provide attendees with a strong foundation for making AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® an effective and valued addition to their professional skill set. Devised for professionals who need to use AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT as a daily production tool, this class introduces students to the two-dimensional (2D) drafting environment and the techniques required to edit existing drawings as well as create new drawings from scratch. Students will learn how to take a drawing file from its initial setup, through creating and modifying simple and complex objects, to detailed page setup and final printing.

Continued Learning:
As a benefit of training with us, you'll get 1 year of access to this class - PLUS all Autodesk classes - on-demand through the CADD Community. The interactive training content & resource are proven to help refresh knowledge throughout the year.

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Aug

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Aug 11 – Aug 13, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

CADD Alexandria

$1,200

In-person

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Aug

AutoCAD 2026 Level II: Beyond the Basics

Aug 25 – Aug 26, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

$800

Online

Sep

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Sep 15 – Sep 17, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

$1,200

Online

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Sep

AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Level I: Essentials

Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

$1,200

Online

Number of days: 3

Description:

This three-day class is designed for the architectural professional who wants to learn about the intelligent AEC objects (wall, doors, windows, etc.) and archtiectural tools (Project Navigator, Detail Component Manager, etc.) within AutoCAD Architecture. You will learn the essentials for creating drawings using many of the included specialized architectural tools specifically designed to ease the creation of three-dimensional (3D) architectural models and professional construction documents. Prior knowledge of basic AutoCAD commands and techniques is necessary.

Agenda:

Overview
Object Technology
Interface Features

Introduction to Drawing Management
Project Browser and Navigator
Working with Floor Plans, Elevations, and Sections
Creating and Managing Sheets

Working with Structural Objects
Column Grids
Structural Columns

Adding and Modifying Walls
Direction and Justification
Modifying and Properties
Converting and Importing Styles
Cleanups and Interferences
Curtain Walls

Working with Doors and Windows
Creating and Modifying

Spaces
Creating and Generating
Modifying and Properties

Other Architectural Objects
Stairs and Railings
Floors and Roofs
Ceiling Grids
Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

Tools and Utilities
Layering
Object Display
3D Navigation

Construction Documentation
Annotating Drawings
Schedule Tags and Tables

Creating Details
Detail Component Manager
Keynoting

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

AutoCAD® 2023-2026 Level I (or equivalent) ...or... 6-12 months continuous AutoCAD® 2023-2026 experience

Who can benefit?:

Architectural professionals, production designers, and drafters who want to take advantage of the architectural design and productivity features within AutoCAD Architecture®

Download course outline

Oct

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Oct 6 – Oct 8, 2025//1:00pm – 8:30pmUTC

CADD Alexandria

$1,200

In-person

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Nov

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2025//2:00pm – 9:30pmUTC

$1,200

Online

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Nov

AutoCAD 2026 Level II: Beyond the Basics

Nov 12 – Nov 13, 2025//2:00pm – 9:30pmUTC

$800

Online

Dec

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Dec 1 – Dec 3, 2025//2:00pm – 9:30pmUTC

CADD Alexandria

$1,200

In-person

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Understanding the Interface
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs and Panels
Application Status Bar
Command Window
The Canvas (Drawing Window / Editor)

Basic Drawing Navigation
Panning
Zooming
Windowing

Drawing Setup and Organization
Units and Drawing Limits
Creating and Managing Layers
Managing Linetypes, Lineweights, and Colors

Drawing with Precision
Using the Coordinate System
Object Snaps
Orthomode
Polar Tracking

Creating 2-Dimensional Geometry
Lines, Arcs, and Circles
Rectangles and Polylines
Hatching
Reusable Content (i.e. Blocks and Symbols)

Editing 2-Dimensional Geometry
Copying, Moving, Rotating, Scaling, and Stretching
Offsetting and Arraying
Trimming, Extending, Filleting, and Chamfering
Measure Commands
Object Properties

Annotation
Text and Text Styles
Dimensions and Dimension Styles

Plotting
Layouts and Viewports
Inserting Titleblocks (Borders)
Outputting to Paper and Digital Formats

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

General computer and Windows experience

Who can benefit?:

Individuals who will be using AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® on a daily basis and have little to no experience or formal training

Download course outline

Dec

AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Level I: Essentials

Dec 8 – Dec 10, 2025//2:00pm – 9:30pmUTC

$1,200

Online

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Overview
Object Technology
Interface Features

Introduction to Drawing Management
Project Browser and Navigator
Working with Floor Plans, Elevations, and Sections
Creating and Managing Sheets

Working with Structural Objects
Column Grids
Structural Columns

Adding and Modifying Walls
Direction and Justification
Modifying and Properties
Converting and Importing Styles
Cleanups and Interferences
Curtain Walls

Working with Doors and Windows
Creating and Modifying

Spaces
Creating and Generating
Modifying and Properties

Other Architectural Objects
Stairs and Railings
Floors and Roofs
Ceiling Grids
Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment

Tools and Utilities
Layering
Object Display
3D Navigation

Construction Documentation
Annotating Drawings
Schedule Tags and Tables

Creating Details
Detail Component Manager
Keynoting

This class comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, provides AIA/CES Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s), and each student receives a certificate of completion.

Prerequisites:

AutoCAD® 2023-2026 Level I (or equivalent) ...or... 6-12 months continuous AutoCAD® 2023-2026 experience

Who can benefit?:

Architectural professionals, production designers, and drafters who want to take advantage of the architectural design and productivity features within AutoCAD Architecture®

Download course outline

Upcoming Live Training

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

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AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

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AutoCAD 2026 Level II: Beyond the Basics

Number of days: 2

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Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

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Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

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Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD 2026 Level II: Beyond the Basics

Number of days: 2

Description:

Agenda:

Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD and LT 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?:

AutoCAD Architecture 2026 Level I: Essentials

Number of days: 3

Description:

Agenda:

Prerequisites:

Who can benefit?: