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There are 2 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to create accurate architectural drawings, apply essential drafting tools, refine structural layouts, design detailed plan components, and annotate technical drawings using professional standards.
This hands-on AutoCAD Case Study course guides learners step-by-step through the full drafting workflow—starting with foundational tools and ending with a fully detailed architectural plan. Designed for beginners and emerging professionals, the course breaks down complex drafting tasks into clear, manageable lessons that build confidence through real project application. Learners benefit from practical demonstrations, precise explanations, and guided exercises that mirror real-world drafting scenarios used by architects and designers.
What makes this course unique is its project-based learning approach: instead of learning tools in isolation, students develop a complete plan from start to finish, gaining experience in workspace setup, drawing fundamentals, plan detailing, hatching, furniture placement, dimensioning, and lettering. Whether preparing for industry work or strengthening design skills, learners leave equipped with essential AutoCAD drafting competencies that can be applied immediately to professional projects.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of AutoCAD, including core interface elements, essential workspace tools, and the basic drawing functions required to begin creating professional drafting layouts. Students build a strong foundation that prepares them for more advanced architectural planning tasks.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 35 minutes
Introduction•10 minutes
Intro•3 minutes
Workspace Editing•6 minutes
Toggle Keys and functions•4 minutes
Menu bar and Basic shapes•7 minutes
Basic Plan•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Getting Started with AutoCAD•10 minutes
Navigating the Workspace•10 minutes
Mastering Basic Drawing Tools•10 minutes
Foundations of AutoCAD Design•30 minutes
Developing a Complete Architectural Plan
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides learners through the process of developing a complete architectural floor plan by refining structural elements, adding essential building components, detailing materials, placing furniture, and finalizing drawings with dimensions and annotations. Students gain hands-on experience producing a polished, construction-ready plan.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 61 minutes
Detailed Plan•14 minutes
Windows and Doors•9 minutes
Hatches•7 minutes
Placing Furniture•12 minutes
Placing Furniture continue•3 minutes
Dimensioning•7 minutes
Lettering•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Building Plan Structures•10 minutes
Enhancing the Drawing with Detail•10 minutes
Finalizing the Architectural Drawing•10 minutes
Developing a Complete Architectural Plan•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
A masterpiece of CAD education. The instructor’s passion for drafting is contagious. I left this course not just with skills, but with a renewed love for the art of architecture.
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
The sections on refining architectural plans were enlightening. I learned how to create clean, professional layouts that impress every client.
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
I went from zero experience to producing permit-ready architectural sets. The step-by-step guidance is incredibly logical and easy to follow.
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