This course provides delegates with a strong foundation in AutoCAD drawing techniques that can be applied across relevant industries such as architecture, engineering (civil, electrical, aerospace), construction, and manufacturing, among others.
By the end of this training, delegates should feel confident using AutoCAD to draw and edit high-quality technical drawings across a wide range of industries.
The AutoCAD drawing techniques covered in this course are widely applicable across all relevant industries, giving delegates the skills they can confidently apply to their own projects. Our trainers draw on examples from a variety of disciplines, ensuring the content is both practical and relevant.
This is a hands-on, practical course. Trainers explain the essential theory, demonstrate their technique clearly and guide delegates as they practice using AutoCAD on their own computers. Delegates are encouraged to ask questions throughout, and all files created during the course can be taken away for future reference.
Delegates will also receive:
- A comprehensive AutoCAD training guide to support learning during the course and as future reference
- 30 days of post-course email support from their trainer to assist with follow-up questions or challenges.
The AutoCAD Essentials Training course is ideal for those who need to create or edit 2D drawings, plans or designs. It’s designed for delegates with basic computer skills who are confident using Microsoft Windows. Whether you’re new to AutoCAD, self-taught and wanting to learn the correct techniques or moving to AutoCAD from another CAD system.
It’s suitable for delegates working in a variety of sectors, including:
- Engineering and construction
- Architecture and design
- Manufacturing and production
- Facilities and maintenance
The AutoCAD Essentials training course requires basic computer and Microsoft Windows skills. If you’re unsure about your current level, please give us a call on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com. Our team will be happy to discuss your needs, arrange additional support, rebook you onto a later course, or help you find a more suitable option.
This is an Autodesk-accredited course, with an e-certificate awarded upon successful completion. Your AutoCAD Essentials e-certificate does not have an expiry date, confirming your successful participation and understanding of key AutoCAD techniques.
AutoCAD Essentials Training Course FAQs
About AutoCAD
Q1. What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is industry-standard software for creating 2D drawings, plans and technical designs across engineering, architecture and manufacturing sectors.
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About the Course
Q2. What is the AutoCAD Essentials course?
The AutoCAD Essentials is a 3-day, hands on training course designed to teach delegates the core tools and skills needed to create and edit 2D drawings, plans and designs across a range of industries.
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Q3. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should have good computer skills and be confident using Microsoft Windows. If you're unsure, please contact us on 0345 605 0006, email training@hss.com or use our live chat.
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Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who needs to create or edit 2D drawings, plans or designs, working in sectors such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, facilities, plus more.
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Q5. Do I need prior AutoCAD or CAD experience?
No prior CAD experience is needed. If you're new to AutoCAD, we recommend prior preparation the week before your course begins. Please contact us on 0345 605 0006, email training@hss.com or use our live chat.
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How the Training Works
Q6. What will I learn on the course?
The course content covers:
- The AutoCAD interface
- Creating basic objects
- Saving your work
- Creating, manipulating and altering objects
- Object viewing
- Working with layouts
- Annotating the drawing
- Dimensioning
- Working with reusable content
- Layouts and paper space
- Plotting your drawings
- Drawing templates
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Q7. How is the course delivered?
Training is hands-on and interactive. Trainers explain the key theory, demonstrate each technique step-by-step, and guide delegates as they practice in AutoCAD.
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Q8. What equipment will I need?
No equipment or materials are needed, you will have access to a computer with the relevant software. You're welcome to bring a notepad and pen if you would like to take notes.
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Assessments & Certification
Q9. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, delegates receive an Autodesk accredited e-certificate upon successful completion.
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Q10. Is there an assessment?
There is no formal exam or assessment. The course focuses on practical skills you can use in your day-to-day work.
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Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q11. What help is available if I have a disability or specific learning requirement?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you feel you’d benefit from additional support, whether you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, a specific learning need or if English isn’t your first language, please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments Guide for more information.
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Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course provides delegates with a strong foundation in AutoCAD drawing techniques that can be applied across relevant industries such as architecture, engineering (civil, electrical, aerospace), construction, and manufacturing, among others.
By the end of this training, delegates should feel confident using AutoCAD to draw and edit high-quality technical drawings across a wide range of industries.
The AutoCAD drawing techniques covered in this course are widely applicable across all relevant industries, giving delegates the skills they can confidently apply to their own projects. Our trainers draw on examples from a variety of disciplines, ensuring the content is both practical and relevant.
This is a hands-on, practical course. Trainers explain the essential theory, demonstrate their technique clearly and guide delegates as they practice using AutoCAD on their own computers. Delegates are encouraged to ask questions throughout, and all files created during the course can be taken away for future reference.
Delegates will also receive:
- A comprehensive AutoCAD training guide to support learning during the course and as future reference
- 30 days of post-course email support from their trainer to assist with follow-up questions or challenges.
AutoCAD Essentials Training Course FAQs
About AutoCAD
Q1. What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is industry-standard software for creating 2D drawings, plans and technical designs across engineering, architecture and manufacturing sectors.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q2. What is the AutoCAD Essentials course?
The AutoCAD Essentials is a 3-day, hands on training course designed to teach delegates the core tools and skills needed to create and edit 2D drawings, plans and designs across a range of industries.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q3. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should have good computer skills and be confident using Microsoft Windows. If you're unsure, please contact us on 0345 605 0006, email training@hss.com or use our live chat.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q4. Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who needs to create or edit 2D drawings, plans or designs, working in sectors such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing, facilities, plus more.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. Do I need prior AutoCAD or CAD experience?
No prior CAD experience is needed. If you're new to AutoCAD, we recommend prior preparation the week before your course begins. Please contact us on 0345 605 0006, email training@hss.com or use our live chat.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q6. What will I learn on the course?
The course content covers:
- The AutoCAD interface
- Creating basic objects
- Saving your work
- Creating, manipulating and altering objects
- Object viewing
- Working with layouts
- Annotating the drawing
- Dimensioning
- Working with reusable content
- Layouts and paper space
- Plotting your drawings
- Drawing templates
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. How is the course delivered?
Training is hands-on and interactive. Trainers explain the key theory, demonstrate each technique step-by-step, and guide delegates as they practice in AutoCAD.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Q8. What equipment will I need?
No equipment or materials are needed, you will have access to a computer with the relevant software. You're welcome to bring a notepad and pen if you would like to take notes.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q9. Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, delegates receive an Autodesk accredited e-certificate upon successful completion.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there an assessment?
There is no formal exam or assessment. The course focuses on practical skills you can use in your day-to-day work.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q11. What help is available if I have a disability or specific learning requirement?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you feel you’d benefit from additional support, whether you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, a specific learning need or if English isn’t your first language, please refer to our Reasonable Adjustments Guide for more information.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
The AutoCAD Essentials Training course is ideal for those who need to create or edit 2D drawings, plans or designs. It’s designed for delegates with basic computer skills who are confident using Microsoft Windows. Whether you’re new to AutoCAD, self-taught and wanting to learn the correct techniques or moving to AutoCAD from another CAD system.
It’s suitable for delegates working in a variety of sectors, including:
- Engineering and construction
- Architecture and design
- Manufacturing and production
- Facilities and maintenance
The AutoCAD Essentials training course requires basic computer and Microsoft Windows skills. If you’re unsure about your current level, please give us a call on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com. Our team will be happy to discuss your needs, arrange additional support, rebook you onto a later course, or help you find a more suitable option.
This is an Autodesk-accredited course, with an e-certificate awarded upon successful completion. Your AutoCAD Essentials e-certificate does not have an expiry date, confirming your successful participation and understanding of key AutoCAD techniques.
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