AutoCAD: Beginner to Advanced

Name: AutoCAD: Beginner to Advanced
Rating: 4.3 (159 reviews)

Learn AutoCAD drafting, Layers, layouts, plotting, blocks, dimensions, and real-world engineering projects.

Created byDr. Pshtiwan Zaid

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand and navigate the AutoCAD interface confidently.
Create, edit, and organize AutoCAD drawings with layers, blocks, and more.
Apply precision drawing tools to develop accurate technical drawings.
Create a house project step by step from zero.
learn and practice how to print the house drawing with specified scale on required sheet size.

Course content

3 sections • 15 lectures • 2h 45m total length

Open AutoCAD and introduce main features2:12
Open AutoCAD and adjust preferences via options, then set save as to AutoCAD 2013 and use plot and publish with Microsoft Print to PDF.
Download [Free] AutoCAD Student Version (if you have installed, skip lecture 1)11:50
If you have installed Autocad software ignore Lecture1, go to Lecture2
Introduction to AutoCAD Options4:40
Learn how to open AutoCAD, locate shortcuts, save work with save and save as, and switch between 2D drawing and 3D modeling using core commands, layouts, and printing setup.
Project Settings- Units and Angles1:47
Learn to set AutoCAD project units and angles by using the units command, selecting decimal units with four-decimal precision, and switching to meters and decimal degrees for consistent measurements.
Basic Informations

Drawing Commands- Create Shapes in AutoCAD10:31
Modifying Commands- Copy, Move, Offset, Mirror, and Rotate11:42
Master AutoCAD modify commands, including move, copy, offset, rotate, mirror, scale, trim, fillet, erase, explode, extend, and array path, polar, and rectangular to refine designs.
Annotation Commands- Dimension, Leader, Text, and Table8:20
Learn to apply annotation commands in AutoCAD. Annotate with text, dimensions, leaders, and tables, adjusting text height, font, color, orientation, and dimension styles.
Layer Commands- Create, Freeze, Lock, and Delete Layers5:45
Block Commands- Create and Modify Blocks6:44
Master the block command in AutoCAD, creating blocks from drawings, editing block definitions in the block editor, and inserting, exploding, deleting, or restoring blocks across drawings.
Other Commands11:27
Explore AutoCAD properties including line weight, color, and line type scale, and learn to measure areas, import and scale drawings, and manage multiple files with pan, zoom, and blocks.
Answer the following questions

Complete House Project Design (Step by Step) Part-126:56
Complete House Project Design (Step by Step) Part-228:00
Complete House Project Design (Step by Step) Part-326:43
Master step-by-step AutoCAD house design, using furniture blocks from a library, creating plan and elevation projections with hatch and color, and preparing layouts for exact scale pdf printing.
Create Layouts With Scale to Print in PDF Format9:09
Learn how to prepare AutoCAD drawings for print by configuring layouts, setting a precise scale (1:100) using a PDF printer, and exporting to A4, with viewports and plots.
100 AutoCAD Exercises
Final

Requirements

Access to AutoCAD 2016 or any later version.
No drawing experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know to draw until printing.

Description

What You'll Learn:

1. Create professional 2D drawings

2. Design complete floor plans and front elevations

3. Produce print-ready engineering drawings

4. Work faster using professional shortcuts

5. Prepare for CAD technician and drafting jobs

Requirements:

A computer capable of running AutoCAD software.
No previous experience with AutoCAD required.
A willingness to learn and apply new design and drafting techniques.

Description: Embark on a journey to mastering AutoCAD with our comprehensive course designed for learners at all levels. Starting with the basics of the AutoCAD interface, this course will guide you through its most complex functionalities, preparing you to handle professional drafting projects with ease and confidence. Whether you aim to enhance your career in engineering, architecture, or design, or you're starting from scratch.

What Exactly Will You Learn in This Course?

Basics and Interface Familiarization:
- Navigating the AutoCAD interface.
- Understanding basic operations and commands.
Drawing Tools and Techniques:
- Using drawing and editing tools effectively.
- Employing precision tools for exact measurements.
Advanced Drafting Skills:
- Working with layers and properties.
- Advanced data management in drawings.
Project and Layout Management:
- Setting up layouts and printing settings.
- Managing external references and files.

Who This Course Is For:

Civil engineers
Architecture engineers
Mechanical engineers
CAD technicians
Freelancers
And, Hobbyists

Who this course is for:

Professionals in architecture and civil engineering
Drafters and CAD technicians
Designers
Hobbyists and enthusiasts

AutoCAD: Beginner to Advanced

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Course content

Introduction to functions and settings4 lectures • 20min

Drawing, Modifying, Annotate, Layer, Block, and Other Commands6 lectures • 54min

[Practical Project] - [Layout Creation] - [Scaling and Print]5 lectures • 1hr 31min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: