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Discover a wide range of AutoCAD classes available to residents of Boston. In these classes, students will learn foundational design principles and how to use the advanced modeling and drafting features available through AutoCAD.

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AutoCAD Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the leading computer-aided design (CAD) application with this intensive course. Learn basic and advanced drawing techniques, create 2D drawings, and explore advanced tools to take your skills to the next level. Join industry professionals at Noble Desktop and elevate your drafting and technical drawing abilities.

(372) Beginner 18 and older
$949

5 sessions

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Beginner AutoCAD

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD and master 2D design techniques in this hands-on course at NYC Career Centers. Discover how to draw accurately, insert symbols and text, use layers and styles, and edit your designs with advanced methods. Perfect for beginners looking to dive into the world of AutoCAD.

(679) Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD Level I

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the fundamental tools and techniques of AutoCAD, including drawing, editing, and printing. Develop skills in inserting blocks, using text for annotations, and working with advanced object types. Join us to build a strong foundation in AutoCAD at Noble Desktop.

(372) Beginner 18 and older
$599

3 sessions

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Introduction to AutoCAD

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Discover how to create detailed drawings of real objects using AutoCAD in this introductory course at Noble Desktop. Learn the essential techniques for drawing and modifying, and gain the skills to build mechanical and architectural objects with precision.

(372) Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD Private Training

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the leading computer-aided design (CAD) application with this intensive course. Learn basic and advanced drawing techniques, create 2D drawings, and explore advanced tools to take your skills to the next level. Join industry professionals at Noble Desktop and elevate your drafting and technical drawing abilities.

(372) Beginner 13 and older

AutoCAD Level II

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Take your AutoCAD skills to the next level with this intermediate course at Noble Desktop. Learn advanced techniques for creating templates, working with layers and blocks, and using the interface effectively. Expand your technical abilities and enhance your AutoCAD projects.

(372) Intermediate 18 and older
$449

2 sessions

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AutoCAD in a Day

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Learn the essential drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing in this comprehensive AutoCAD course. Master the skills needed to create real objects, from mechanical to architectural, in just one day. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your design abilities.

(679) Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD Level 1 (Virtual)

Technical Institute of America @ Virtual Classroom

Master the fundamental commands and tools of AutoCAD with this beginner-friendly course at the Technical Institute of America. Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience creating drawings with live in-classroom instructors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn AutoCAD from great instructors without breaking the bank.

(632) Beginner 18 and older
$749

3 sessions

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AutoCAD Level 2 (Virtual)

Technical Institute of America @ Virtual Classroom

Enhance your AutoCAD skills and become a more efficient user with the AutoCAD Level 2 course at the Technical Institute of America. Learn to define and control settings within drawing files, work with blocks, use the Design Center, and more. Taught by industry experts, this hands-on training will set you apart from the average AutoCAD user.

(632) Intermediate 18 and older
$749

3 sessions

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Inventor Assembly Modeling (INV-102)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Master the art of assembly modeling with a focus on creating multi-component designs, establishing joints and constraints, and effectively managing the Bill of Materials. Build upon your knowledge gained in the Introduction to Inventor and Inventor Part Modeling courses to take your skills to the next level.

Advanced 18 and older

Intermediate AutoCAD

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Expand your AutoCAD skills with this intermediate course focused on advanced layer techniques, customizing layout viewports, and working with external references. Enhance your productivity and gain mastery in positioning and annotation styles. Learn more at NYC Career Centers.

(679) Intermediate 18 and older
$449

2 sessions

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Civil 3D Fundamentals 1 (C3D-101)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Learn to effectively build civil engineering projects from start to finish using the powerful AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Master the surveying fundamentals with this course from D3 Technologies. Ideal for those new to the program or looking to expand their general Civil 3D knowledge.

Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD for Civil Engineers (ACD-320)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Learn the basics of AutoCAD and gain confidence in using the software for civil engineering design in this course at D3 Technologies. Perfect for new users planning to work with Civil 3D who have little or no previous experience with AutoCAD.

All levels 18 and older

ACE-101 AutoCAD Electrical Essentials

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Learn how to create and manage electrical-controls production drawings with AutoCAD Electrical. Discover how to build intelligent ladder diagrams and leverage the software's powerful features. Develop essential skills for designing according to the NFPA (US) standard.

Beginner 18 and older
$1,195

2 sessions

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AutoCAD for Electrical (ACE-001)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Enhance your skills in AutoCAD Electrical with D3 Technologies' comprehensive course. Explore essential tools, commands, and techniques to excel in control design and gain a competitive edge in the industry. Join now and unlock your potential in electrical drafting and design.

Beginner 18 and older

Civil 3D Fundamentals 2 (C3D-102)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Master the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D software and enhance your civil engineering skills with D3 Technologies. Learn how to effectively build a project from start to finish, utilizing the tools and features available in the software, in this comprehensive course. Perfect for both beginners and those looking to expand their Civil 3D knowledge.

Intermediate 18 and older

C3D-103 Civil 3D Fundamentals 3

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Learn how to effectively build civil engineering projects from start to finish using AutoCAD Civil 3D at D3 Technologies. This course covers intersection modeling, grading, pipe networks, and plan completion outputs using Sheet Set Manager. Perfect for anyone looking to expand their Civil 3D knowledge or those new to the program.

Advanced 18 and older

ACD-100 AutoCAD Basic Drawing & Editing

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Learn the essential skills of basic AutoCAD drafting at D3 Technologies. Discover how to create and edit drawings using fundamental commands and selection options, while mastering precision geometric locations. Perfect for students ready to dive into the world of AutoCAD.

Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD: User Interface & Basic Drawing (ACD-001)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Discover how to navigate and master the fundamental tools of AutoCAD with this comprehensive course. Learn the ins and outs of the user interface, as well as essential drawing and editing commands. Perfect for those with basic computer skills and an interest in design and drafting within the mechanical industry.

Beginner 18 and older

AutoCAD Essential Tools (ACD-101)

Team D3 @ CAD LIVE

Master the essential tools of AutoCAD and unlock your creative potential at a leading technology school. Develop your skills in organizing objects, working with templates, creating with advanced objects, and editing commands. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your AutoCAD skills and take your designs to the next level.

Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews for AutoCAD Classes in Boston

AutoCAD Classes in Boston are rated 4.4 stars based on 1,683 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • AutoCAD Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Benjamin F. on 2/29/2024
    Very thorough class, excellent instructor.
  • Beginner AutoCAD

    Reviewed by Srinivas R. on 1/17/2020
    Great basics course. Helpful workbook that can be used as a refresher anytime after class. This course helped me decipher my company as-builds and drawings better and perform edits more efficiently.

Discover the Best AutoCAD Classes in Boston

Professionals in many industries use AutoCAD, a software program that helps them create 2D and 3D design models. “CAD” is short for “computer-assisted design.” AutoCAD was first created in 1982. While some professionals use other CAD programs, like ActCAD, SketchUp, and MicroStation, AutoCAD continues to be industry-standard for design modeling software. Its user base includes planning, design, and construction professionals.

Most people associate AutoCAD’s modeling software with drafters or architects laying out a building plan. AutoCAD is also a vital tool in other industries and professions, however. For example, an engineer could use AutoCAD to model their designs and check them for errors. Urban planners also use AutoCAD, which makes it easier for them to draw out their plans and create topographic maps of the area they’re working with. The program is also becoming more and more popular with design professionals, including game designers, animators, and graphic designers.

One might ask why a program that has been around since 1982 is still industry-standard. In fact, AutoCAD’s long history of assisting professionals with 2D and 3D modeling contributes to the solidity of its reputation. It also provides those creating models with a strong suite of tools that allow them to build, develop, test, and animate their designs. The AutoCAD interface is user-friendly. It is also easy to get AutoCAD to integrate with other software if you want to export a design to create a blueprint, or even 3D print a scale model. AutoCAD’s development team has been consistent in updating the program to address evolving use cases over time. Recent updates have included using artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance the design and modeling process.

Best AutoCAD Classes & Schools in Boston

#1: Technical Institute of America—AutoCAD Level 1

In the Technical Institute of America’s AutoCAD Level 1 course, students begin getting acquainted with AutoCAD by exploring its interface. They learn to work with the panels, tabs, and ribbons in the program. They discover how to use the drawing tools that the program has to offer. Then they work with the applications browser and explore the help features of the program. Next, they use the drawing tools to make lines, circles, arcs, rectangles, and polylines. They also discover how they can use object snaps to improve the quality of their drawings.

Students move on to copying commands. They learn how to move and copy objects, then explore the more sophisticated copying functions such as the array, mirror, and offset commands. After this, they discover how to modify objects in their drawings, using commands such as stretch, extend, trim, fillet, chamfer, and scale. Next, they annotate their drawings using dimensions and the different text functions of the program. And they learn how to apply hatch commands to the objects they’ve created and modified.

The course covers how to create and manage layers, then how to manipulate their states using commands like isolate, freeze, off, and lock. Students learn how they can create multiple layouts to plot, set scales, and use viewports to access different scale views of the drawings. Their studies wrap up with an introduction to paperspace and modelspace. 

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This one-day workshop is full-time. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites. Tuition for this course is $749.

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Students say the “fantastic” teachers at Technical Institute of America make this course “entertaining” and “enjoyable.” The instruction was “clear,” “straightforward,” and “thorough.”

#2: Noble Desktop—Introduction to AutoCAD

Noble Desktop’s Introduction to AutoCAD course begins with an introduction to the AutoCAD interface. Students learn the basic commands for drawing and editing. They first create a file in AutoCAD and make a simple drawing, then learn how to edit it, making the most of the precision offered by the drawing functions in this program. They also learn how to examine their drawing by zooming and panning across it. The course also covers several keyboard shortcuts that will make it possible for students to use AutoCAD with maximum efficiency.

Next, students move on to focus on the various basic drawing commands, such as lines, circles, and rectangles. Once they have created simple drawings, students use the modify tools to lay them out. Then they bring in the object snap tracking tools, which allow them to get a projection of what their model would look like from above. The course then explores the precision drawing tools that AutoCAD provides to users. Students learn more about object tracking and snap along with polar tracking, specifically how these functions can help them maximize the precision of their models. The course wraps up with instruction in how to use AutoCAD’s editing tools to modify their drawing. Tools covered include the rotate, copy, mirror, move, and scale functions.

Key Information

This three-day program is part-time at three hours a day. There are no prerequisites for this beginner-level class. Tuition for the course costs $325.

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Noble Desktop is known for its high-quality instructors and the personal attention that its small class sizes make possible. Students receive a proprietary workbook to accompany their studies. Noble allows graduates to retake any class for free within one year of completion.

Students say the “top notch” instructors at Noble have a “very effective” approach to teaching. They “highly recommend” this course, which they found an “extremely valuable” use of their time.

#3: D3 Technologies—AutoCAD Electrical Essentials

The AutoCAD Electrical Essentials course from D3 Technologies provides students whose work involves electrical systems with an overview of AutoCAD as a professional tool in their industries. It starts off with a hands-on, interactive tour of the program’s electrical utility functions. Students discover how to build production drawings for electrical controls, then how to manage them within the program. Designed for this specific application of AutoCAD, the course’s focus is how professionals can use this tool to build specialized models–for example, intelligent ladder diagrams. Students also learn how to make the most of the program’s built-in artificial intelligence functions. They go through exercises that represent real-world possibilities for design scenarios they might be called upon to execute at work. In building their models, students are taught to follow the electrical standards provided by the National Fire Protection Association.

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This full-time course takes place over two days. It has no prerequisites. The cost is $1230.

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Students praise D3 Technologies’ “cutting edge” instruction and the “vast technical knowledge” of its teachers.

#4: Kelar Pacific—AutoCAD Fundamentals

Students taking Kelar Pacific’s AutoCAD Fundamentals course begin by learning to create a simple 2D drawing in the program. At the start, they explore the user interface and workspace that will make it possible for them to build their intended model. They go on to explore the basic drawing and editing tools that the program offers. They also discover how panning and zooming in AutoCAD can give them different views of a design in process. To organize objects within their drawings, students learn how to use the layer function. Next, the course covers how to insert reusable symbols, called “blocks” in AutoCAD, into a drawing so as to make the modeling process as efficient as possible

Students move on to discovering how they can create a layout to prepare for plotting. And they learn how to add dimensions, text, and hatching to an image. To gain more control over the objects their model contains, students design constraining parameters within the program. After that, they return to blocks, exploring how to create them in different versions such as dynamic, local, and global. The course also touches on how to create standard templates, styles, and layers that students can use across the different drawings they create. It wraps up with an exploration of various options students can use to plot and publish their drawings once they have completed them.

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This is a five-hour workshop that takes place on one day. There are no prerequisites for this beginner course. Tuition costs $795.

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This course, according to its graduates, is “very enjoyable” and “super informative.” They found the instructors at Kelar Pacific “knowledgeable” and “patient.

#5: NYC Career Centers—AutoCAD in a Day

The AutoCAD in a Day course at NYC Career Centers is designed to teach the basics of AutoCAD. Students learn how they can use the program for technical drawing and drafting. They discover the basic drawing and editing techniques that will allow them to create models of real architectural or mechanical objects. There is also a three-day course of which this one is the first day. The second two days cover properties, layers, plotting, text, and measurements, among other important principles in AutoCAD. 

Key Information

This is a one-day, full-time course at seven hours. It does not have any prerequisites. The price is $325.

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Students say the “amazing” instructors at NYC Career Centers are “super knowledgeable and kind.” The course was well-designed, “to the point,” and “highly interactive.”

#6: ONLC Training Centers—AutoCAD for Novice Users

The AutoCAD for Novice Users course from ONLC Training Centers allows students to explore the interface in AutoCAD. They start by creating a simple image in two dimensions, then developing it over time with more and more advanced tools in the program. As they progress through the course, students do three hands-on projects, covering the mechanical, architectural, and schematic applications of AutoCAD.

The course starts with an exploration of the interface. Students learn about the cartesian workspace it offers and the various commands they can use. Once they’ve created a new file in AutoCAD, they discover the application’s basic drawing and editing tools. These include how to draw lines, rectangles, and circles using a vertical and horizontal axis. They also discover how they can undo and redo actions, as well as how to erase any object they have created. They then create a drawing using the basic shapes in the program, which they can modify and manipulate as they learn.

The course’s image manipulation unit begins with how to use object snaps. Students learn many relevant functions, such as how to override object snaps, make use of running ones, employ polar tracking at angles, and do object snap tracking. They discover how to use the grid and snap functions for drawing. Next, the course covers several editing functions of the program, including scaling, moving, rotating, and mirroring objects.

Once these projects are done, the course moves on to more advanced AutoCAD tools such as the use of layers for organizing a drawing. Students learn the creation and manipulation of advanced types of objects. They also work with measurements and properties of objects in order to make their models more precise. This involves modifications of objects such as extending, trimming, stretching, or offsetting existing objects in the drawing.

Next, students discover how they can create a layout in the program so as to prepare their model for printing. They insert text, annotations, dimensions, and tables to label their model for easier comprehension and sharing. Once it wraps up advanced 2D image manipulation, the course touches briefly on 3D functions of the program.

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This four-day course is full-time. There are no prerequisites for this beginner course. The tuition cost is $2745, but it is possible to get a discounted rate, $2495, if one registers early.

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According to students, the “very knowledgeable” instructors at ONLC provide “a wealth of information.” One declared that instruction at ONLC was “the best I’ve experienced.”

Boston Industries That Use AutoCAD

According to the city government’s website, the top industries in Boston include healthcare, scientific and technical services, and government. Workers in the healthcare industry could use AutoCAD to model new health technologies and assistive devices as they design them. CAD technologies can also be used to personalize surgical plans and model drug designs, along with many other uses. Similarly, the program can help tech professionals come up with designs for new devices and visualize them in multiple dimensions. Government workers include 3D design professionals like architects and urban planners. These designers can use AutoCAD to create construction drawings and model the layout of streets or public transportation. Civil and mechanical engineers working for the government can also use AutoCAD for design purposes. 

AutoCAD Jobs & Salaries in Boston

AutoCAD can qualify you for a range of jobs in Boston, which vary in their pay levels depending on job and industry. A hardware design engineer, who could use AutoCAD for modeling in Boston’s healthcare or tech industries, makes an average salary of $101,000 yearly in Boston. Architects based in the area average $105,000 yearly, while urban planners make an annual salary of about $78,000. The average yearly pay for a civil engineer is $79,000, while mechanical engineers make $96,000.

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