AutoCAD Introduction (1 Day)

Hands-on exercises • Practical projects • Delivered onsite or live online

Overview

A practical introduction to AutoCAD for beginners who need to create clear, accurate 2D drawings. This course focuses on core drafting skills using structured, step-by-step exercises and a simple, easy-to-understand project scenario that everyone can relate to.

What you will learn

• Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and navigation tools
• Drawing accurately with lines, polylines, rectangles, circles and arcs
• Using object snaps and precision tools
• Editing efficiently with move, copy, trim, extend, offset and fillet
• Organising drawings using layers and properties
• Creating and inserting reusable blocks
• Working to scale in model space
• Plotting and exporting professional PDFs

Learning outcomes

• Create accurate 2D plans and layouts
• Edit drawings quickly and confidently
• Use layers to organise information clearly
• Produce scaled, professional outputs ready for sharing or printing

Delivery

• Onsite team training at your premises
• Live online sessions (Teams/Zoom)
• Standard exercises and examples provided

Duration

1 day (9:30–16:30)