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CoursesArchitectural DesignAutoCad for Beginners 101
Pre-Recorded Feb 3, 2026 4 Hours 115 views
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AutoCad for Beginners 101

This beginner-friendly course covers AutoCAD basics, 2D drafting, and professional architectural drawing workflows.

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Syed Mohammad Asim
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2 courses·5.0

About this workshop

AutoCAD is one of the most widely used drafting tools in architecture, forming the foundation of professional 2D drawing and technical documentation across the industry. From early concept plans to detailed construction drawings, it remains an essential skill for architects, designers, and students who want to communicate ideas with clarity and precision.

AutoCAD for Beginners is a practical, hands-on introduction to AutoCAD, designed to help you understand architectural drafting from the ground up. Instead of focusing on isolated commands, the course emphasizes clear drafting logic, accuracy, and professional workflows used in real architectural practice.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently draft architectural plans, manage layers and properties, add clear annotations and dimensions, and prepare print-ready drawings using industry-standard methods.

The course also includes demonstrations based on executed architectural projects, allowing you to understand how AutoCAD is used beyond tutorials and applied directly to professional drawings such as plans, layouts, and detailed working drawings.

What you will learn

  • 01

    Understand drafting logic, precision, scale, and AutoCAD’s professional workflow.

  • 02

    Create and edit clean 2D geometry using essential drafting tools.

  • 03

    Develop architectural plans step by step using professional methods.

  • 04

    Add text, dimensions, and leaders for clear documentation.

  • 05

    Organize drawings with layers, hatching, line types, and weights.

  • 06

    Set up layouts, viewports, and scales for print or digital output.

  • 07

    Learn from real projects, including plans, electrical layouts, furniture, and detailing.

Methodology

This course follows a clear, workflow-based approach focused on architectural drafting practice. Each session introduces essential AutoCAD tools through live demonstrations and applies them directly to guided drafting exercises. The course gradually builds from basic drafting concepts to complete architectural drawings and print-ready layouts.

Rather than relying on theory alone, the learning process is driven by applied examples and real project drawings, helping you develop confidence and discipline in using AutoCAD for professional architectural work.

Program:

Session 1: CAD Fundamentals and AutoCAD Interface
  • Theory of CAD and drafting principles
  • Understanding the AutoCAD interface, command workflow, and navigation
  • Drawing setup, lines, and snapping types

Session 2: Drawing Geometry and Curves
  • Units and creating measured lines
  • Creating basic shapes, lines, polylines, and splines
  • Using join and explode commands effectively

Session 3: Modify and Edit Tools
  • Move, copy, rotate, mirror, and scale
  • Editing drawings efficiently while maintaining precision
  • Applying modification tools in architectural drafting

Session 4: Architectural Plan Drafting
  • Step-by-step demonstration of drafting an architectural floor plan
  • Trim, extend, offset, and fillet
  • Using drawing tools and modify commands in context

Session 5: Annotations and Dimensions
  • Adding text, leaders, and dimensions
  • Setting up dimension styles
  • Using continuous and baseline dimensioning correctly

Session 6: Layers, Hatching, and Properties
  • Creating and managing layers
  • Applying hatching patterns
  • Controlling object properties, line types, and line weights

Session 7: Sheet Layouts and Output
  • Setting up layouts and viewports
  • Managing drawing scales
  • Plotting, exporting, and print setup

Session 8: Professional Architectural Drawings
  • Showcase of executed architectural projects
  • Concept plans, architectural plans, and area calculations
  • Using CAD blocks and ready-made libraries

Session 9: Advanced Drafting Examples
  • Electrical layouts and furniture drawings
  • Tables and arrays
  • Advanced detailing workflows

Session 10: Complete Drawing Workflow
  • Combining plans, annotations, layers, and layouts
  • Reviewing common drafting mistakes and best practices
  • Understanding how AutoCAD drawings are delivered professionally

Course Content

10 Lessons

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Syed Mohammad Asim
Syed Mohammad Asim
2 Courses5.0
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    5 / 5Course rating
    Feb 3, 2026Course dates
    500 SeatsAvailable seats
    10 LessonsTotal content
    CertificateUpon completion
    All levelsDifficulty
    4 HoursTotal duration
    14:00 - 18:00Session hours
    Saturday · SundaySchedule
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