AutoCAD online course for beginners?

[ablumgrady]

Hello.  I am looking for a recommendation for an online course for beginners in AutoCAD. I have been using the program for more years than I care to admit, but I have an employee that is interested in learning and a class at a local community college will not work with her schedule.  We are willing to pay for a course but how do you sort through the courses available?  Thanks in advance.  Amy

[TheCADnoob]

There is always the Hitchhikers Guide to AutoCAD

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2022/ENU/?guid=GUID-2AA12FC5-FBB2-4ABE-9024-90D41FEB1AC3

You can also check this one out. I've never used it but its been around a while. 

https://www.mycadsite.com/

Ascent had a good program as well. 

https://resources.ascented.com/courseware-roadmap/ascent-2024-roadmap-and-price-list

There is also a tone of content out there on youtube. You can also check out Linkedin learning or one of the moogs out there. 

[ablumgrady]

Thank you for sending the information. These are worth looking at, but I would still like an actual course which provides assignments, tests, etc.  Something that we can take a look at and view the different sections for accountability.  

[rbarce02919]

Amy,

The first course I took was in 2001 at a local 2 year college that offered a certificate of completion after a few days during the week or 4 weeks of Friday evening, Saturday morning courses.

The certificates issues were; Introduction to AutoCAD, Intermediate AutoCAD, & 3D Modeling.

https://www.autodesk.com/partners/locate-a-reseller?partnerType=Training%20Center

These weren't full semester classes but rather maybe 35-40 hours of total time required to earn the certificate.

If classroom learning even for a few days or weekends isn't feasible there are quite a few resources right here on Autodesk's website:

https://www.autodesk.com/certification/learn/course/autocad-drawing-design-drafting-professional

Hope this helps

[pendean]

https://www.autodesk.com/training
https://www.udemy.com/topic/autocad/
https://www.skillshare.com/browse/autocad
https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs/computers/autocad-certificate
https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/autocad-online-training
https://www.cadtrainingonline.com/
https://alison.com/course/autocad-beginner-to-professional-training
https://www.onlc.com/autocad-training-classes.htm

[ablumgrady · Accepted solution]

Thank you for the response.  

[jmiewald]

VDCI has some good online AutoCAD classes for beginners: https://vdci.edu/courses/introduction-to-autocad

[cadtutor18]

There are a few Udemy courses that are available for different skill level. This one seems to be good for very entry level  https://www.udemy.com/course/autocad-2025-basics-for-beginners-with-practical-assignment/?couponCode... 

https://www.udemy.com/course/autodesk-autocad-beginner-to-an-advanced-level/?couponCode=2021PM20 

[jmiewald]

A few other options to consider:

• AutoCAD Bootcamp Live Online
• AutoCAD Certification online course with exam
• AutoCAD Certification Training (Voucher Included)
• AutoCAD Masterclass in-person

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