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CoursesArchitectural DesignAutoCad for Beginners 101
Feb 3, 202610 lessonsBeginner
Architectural DesignFREE with Full AccessPre-RecordedFeb 3, 2026Beginner10 lessons4h 26mArchitectural Drafting

AutoCad for Beginners 101

AutoCAD for Beginners 101 is a 10-session online course that teaches architectural 2D drafting and professional drawing workflows using AutoCAD from the ground up. The course progresses from CAD fundamentals and interface navigation through geometry creation, modify tools, architectural floor plan drafting, annotations, dimensioning, layer management, hatching, sheet layouts, viewports, and plot setup. All techniques are demonstrated through real executed architectural projects including concept plans, electrical layouts, furniture drawings, and working details.

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Syed Mohammad Asim2 courses

  • 4 Hours 26 MinTotal duration
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  • Syed Mohammad AsimInstructor

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.

  • 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.

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

10 Lessons4h 26m

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Syed Mohammad Asim

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AutoCAD for Beginners 101 is a 10-session online course that teaches architectural 2D drafting and professional drawing workflows using AutoCAD from the ground up. The course progresses from CAD fundamentals and interface navigation through geometry creation, modify tools, architectural floor plan drafting, annotations, dimensioning, layer management, hatching, sheet layouts, viewports, and plot s

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