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Discover the Best AutoCAD Classes in Atlanta

You might not know it, but Atlanta is now the top destination for filmmakers in the United States. Each year, scores of films are made in and around the Atlanta metro area, and designers of all backgrounds are finding work there. 

Architectural, mechanical, and civil drafters as well as industrial designers and fine artists use AutoCAD to create digital drawings that can be shared and edited with ease. Due to the universality of Autodesk's proprietary DWG file format, designers and drafters can share AutoCAD projects across platforms. This means more collaboration and an efficient workflow.

AutoCAD is the premier way to create digital drawings of 2D and 3D objects. Popular in the construction, architecture, engineering, and technology industries, the software has been the standard in CAD since the early 80s. Today, a number of competing software applications exist on the market, but due to the popularity and widespread use of AutoCAD and its DWG file format, most people interested in drafting and design for production opt for this Autodesk favorite. 

The primary features of AutoCAD include Smart Blocks, Floating Windows, Drawing History, and Activity Insights. Users can draft, draw, and annotate 2D plans or objects, and 3D modeling and visualization are easy with 3D navigation tools and solid, surface, and mesh modeling. With AutoCAD, you get access to industry-specific tool sets for Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Map 3D, and more. AutoCAD on the Web now allows you to create AutoCAD projects from any computer with no need for software as well. DWG files are easier than ever to access with the Autodesk cloud. 

Best AutoCAD Classes & Schools in Atlanta

Autodesk AutoCAD 101 is presented by Ledet at their Atlanta headquarters over three days. This beginner level course will give you the tools necessary to create and edit 2D and 3D drafts and drawings. An expert instructor will teach you how to navigate the AutoCAD workspace and interface, how to use the draw, edit, and view tools, how to use layers, how to use blocks, and more. 

If you are new to the AutoCAD software, then Autodesk AutoCAD 501 is for you. This five-day intensive prepares professionals in the construction and engineering industries. All participants will come away with the skills and knowledge needed to create and deliver designs that can be used in real-world building and construction projects. No prior experience is necessary. 

Introduction to AutoCAD presented by Noble Desktop teaches beginners the basics of the AutoCAD software. Learn how to create drawings of real objects in 2D and 3D. A knowledgeable instructor will provide real-time feedback and show you how to draw, edit, and export projects. Most classes have about 30 participants. 

Certstaffix Training presents AutoCAD Essentials, a three-day $1730 course that enables students to create, modify, and work with a 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. Participants will learn how to use the AutoCAD workspace and user interface, basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools, organizing drawing objects on layers, using reusable symbols (blocks), and more. 

AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials by Onlc Training Centers is designed to teach students how to create a basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD. A few of the course outline items are as follows: Getting Started with AutoCAD, Basic Drawing and Editing Commands, Creating a Simple Drawing, Drawing Precision in AutoCAD, Making Changes in Your Drawing, and Making Your Drawings More Precise. In all, the course consists of 20 chapters, or units. This course is designed for beginners who use a Windows operating system. 

Atlanta Industries That Use AutoCAD

Construction

Atlanta is a rapidly growing metro area, which means drafters and designers are finding work there now. A number of large-scale construction projects are under way or soon to begin, including Four Points by Sheraton downtown, the Junction Krog District, Motto by Hilton in the Atlanta Old Fourth Ward, Centennial Yards, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Hotel. A few of the top general contractors in the Atlanta area include Holder Construction, Brasfield and Gorrie, The Conlan Co., and Evans General Contractors LLC. 

Energy

Atlanta has become one of the leaders in clean energy in recent years. Georgia is the number one source of sustainable biomass in the United States, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and other bioenergy sources like water and solar are key to the development of the Atlanta metro area as well. Mechanical and Electrical Drafters and Designers are taking part in this exciting energy boom. A few of the companies at the forefront of Atlanta's clean energy movement are Hyundai Mobis, PHA, Hanon Systems, Seoyon E-HWA, and Joon Georgia. 

Film 

Atlanta has now overtaken Hollywood as the leader in film and television production. A number of the country's largest film production studios are located in or around the city, and more are being built each year. Industrial and interior designers, fine artists, mechanical drafters, and electrical drafters are finding work in the film industry in Atlanta. Some of the largest and most lucrative production companies in the city include Tyler Perry Studios, Assembly Studios, BlueStar Studios, Turner Studios, and Trillith just to name a few. 

AutoCAD Jobs & Salaries in Atlanta

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Atlanta is seventh in a list of metro areas with the highest levels of employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters. Drafters in these industries can expect to make about $65,000 per year in Atlanta. Industrial Designers in the city make an average salary of $74,000, and Interior Designers can bring home anywhere from $50,000 to $70,000 per year.