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Discover the power of AutoCAD with a wide range of AutoCAD classes in NYC. Learn to create precise 2D and 3D designs, enhance your technical skills, and unlock new opportunities in architecture, engineering, and design.

9 classes in-person in NYC have spots left, and 6 classes live online are available.

AutoCAD Bootcamp

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$949

5 sessions

Introduction to AutoCAD

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$325

AutoCAD Level I

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$599

3 sessions

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AutoCAD Level II

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

Thursday Dec 14th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$449

2 sessions

AutoCAD Level 1

Technical Institute of America @ 545 8th Ave, New York, NY

Learn the fundamental commands and tools of AutoCAD in this beginner-friendly course at the Technical Institute of America. Gain hands-on experience with live in-class instructors and create drawings using a variety of shapes and techniques. Perfect for those looking to become proficient in AutoCAD without breaking the bank.

Monday Jan 8th, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

Beginner AutoCAD

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Get started creating 2D designs in AutoCAD with this project-based course. Learn how to draw with accuracy, insert symbols and text, use layers and styles, and edit your designs with advanced methods. Dive into AutoCAD software and 2D drawing techniques. First, you'll explore the AutoCAD interface and drawing commands. Then, you'll create a simple drawing of your own and make edits. Finally, you'll work on printing and annotating your drawing....

Monday Dec 11th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$325

AutoCAD Level 2

Technical Institute of America @ 545 8th Ave, New York, NY

Expand your AutoCAD skills and take your drawings to the next level with this comprehensive course. Learn advanced techniques and settings to create complex drawings with ease. Taught by industry experts, this hands-on class will ensure you become a proficient AutoCAD user.

Monday Dec 11th, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

AutoCAD Level 3

Technical Institute of America @ 545 8th Ave, New York, NY

Take your AutoCAD skills to the next level with this hands-on 3D course. Learn from industry experts in a live classroom setting and gain the knowledge to create, edit, and visualize 3D drawings with ease. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your AutoCAD skills.

Monday Jan 22nd, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

Intermediate AutoCAD

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Gain mastery in positioning, annotation styles, and layout techniques in Intermediate AutoCAD. First, you'll learn some tips for working more efficiently within the program, including creating a custom workspace. Next, you'll explore productivity tools, parametric drawing, and working with blocks. Finally, you'll work on drawing projects, including a title block, office tower, and lubrication system. Learn By Doing in Intermediate AutoCAD Our proprietary...

Thursday Dec 14th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$449

2 sessions

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.

Monday Dec 11th, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

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.

Monday Jan 8th, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

AutoCAD Level 3: Creating and Presenting 3D Models

Future Media Concepts

Learn the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD. Master the skills to represent, detail, and position 3D models, while also converting 2D objects to 3D. Communicate your design ideas through visual styles, lighting, and renderings.

Wednesday Feb 21st, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,495

3 sessions

AutoCAD Level 1: Essentials

Future Media Concepts

Learn to design and shape the world around you using the powerful features of AutoCAD® software at Future Media Concepts. Develop accurate technical drawings and present them in a detailed and visually impressive way. Take your design skills to the next level with this essential course.

Monday Feb 12th, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,495

3 sessions

AutoCAD Level 2: Intermediate

Future Media Concepts

Master the powerful tools and techniques of AutoCAD in this course that will take your 2D drawing skills to the next level. Learn how to streamline the design process and become more productive with AutoCAD, while reusing content and extracting valuable information from your drawings. Join us at Future Media Concepts to enhance your creative freedom and precision in producing superb 3D modeling.

Thursday Feb 15th, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$1,195

2 sessions

AutoCAD Level 3 (Virtual)

Technical Institute of America @ Virtual Classroom

Master the art of 3D drawing with AutoCAD Level 3 at the Technical Institute of America. Learn from industry experts in a live online classroom setting and gain the skills to create, edit, and visualize three-dimensional geometry. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from great instructors without breaking the bank.

Monday Jan 22nd, 9:30am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$749

3 sessions

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Discover the Best AutoCAD Classes in NYC

AutoCAD is the most popular computer-aided design (CAD) software used by millions of professionals across the globe. Created by Autodesk in 1982, AutoCAD is widely used in many industries, including engineering, manufacturing, architecture, construction, and product design. With AutoCAD, you can create, edit, and share 2D and 3D designs and drawings. 

This powerful software has comprehensive tools and features designed to meet needs across several sectors. In addition, AutoCAD allows for easy collaboration and communication between design teams and project leaders, making workflow more efficient and productive. Adding this valuable skill to your resume can increase career opportunities in various industries. You can also use your AutoCAD skills to start a furniture design side hustle or 3D printing hobby. Several AutoCAD courses are available in NYC, in-person and live online, to help you master this versatile software.

Best AutoCAD Classes & Schools in NYC

AutoCAD Bootcamp at Noble Desktop, 185 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016

This hands-on AutoCAD Bootcamp includes the curriculum from Noble’s beginner and intermediate classes. First, you’ll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing and create drawings to build mechanical and architectural objects. Next, you’ll learn how to create a 2D drawing with basic tools and move on to more advanced AutoCAD techniques. This interactive training takes place in a small group setting and includes a free retake within a year.

Prerequisites: This course is for beginners 18 and older and is designed for PC users. Computers are provided for in-person attendees. Mac users may attend online, but be aware the interface differs from the PC version the instructor will use in class.

Duration: 10, 7-hour sessions

Cost: $949

AutoCAD Workshop at e+i Studio, 2 E Broadway #906 at Catherine St., New York, NY 10038

The AutoCAD Workshop introduces you to AutoCAD, featuring a concise overview of the interface and essential drafting and editing commands. You’ll work with guides for precision, layers, model/paper space, and viewports.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge is required for this beginner class, 18 years and over. You will need to bring a laptop with AutoCAD installed (preferably a PC) or have the option to use the school’s computers for a fee of $50. 

Duration: One 4-hour session

Cost: $471.50

AutoCAD in a Day at NYC Career Centers, 185 Madison Ave., Suite 1104 at E 34th St., New York, NY 10016

Do you like the idea of learning AutoCAD in a Day? Then, check out this intro course, where you’ll learn basic drawing and modifying techniques for drafting and technical drawing. You’ll also use AutoCAD to create drawings that can be used to build real mechanical and architectural objects.

Prerequisites: This course is for beginners 18 years and over and is designed for PC users. Computers are provided for in-person attendees. Mac users may attend online, but be aware the interface differs from the PC version the instructor will use in class.

Duration: One 7-hour session

Cost: $325

AutoCAD Level 1 at Technical Institute of America, 545 8th Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016

This AutoCAD Level 1 course is for beginners or students with limited AutoCAD experience. You’ll learn the fundamental commands and how to create drawings using a variety of shapes using many of the AutoCAD tools. Topics covered also include basic copying commands, modifying objects, annotating your drawing, and more.

Prerequisites: This course is for beginners 18 and older. Computers are provided for in-person attendees.

Duration: Three 7.5-hour sessions

Cost: $749

AutoCAD Level 1 at Noble Desktop, 185 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016

If you want to build a strong foundation of basic skills, explore AutoCAD Level 1. This course covers AutoCAD’s tools for drawing, editing, and printing. You’ll learn to make text, create dimensional drawings, insert blocks, and work with layers and templates. 

Prerequisites: This course is for beginners 18 and over and PC users only. Computers are provided for in-person attendees. Mac users may attend online, but be aware the interface differs from the PC version the instructor will use in class.

Duration: Six 3-hour sessions

Cost: $599

2D Drafting with AutoCAD (Level 1) at New York School of Interior Design, 170 E 70th St., New York, NY 10021

Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in 2D Drafting with AutoCAD (Level 1). Specifically designed for Interior Designers using the Microsoft operating system, this course covers the basics of AutoCAD drawing software. Topics include drawing commands, drawing set-up and editing, layers, dimensioning, and text. Save, save-as, printing, and plotting functions are also covered. 

Prerequisites: This course is for beginners 18 years and over. Knowledge of basic hand drafting and computer use is recommended. Computers are provided for students, and you must bring a flash drive to save your work throughout the course. 

Duration: Eight 3-hour sessions

Cost: $690

NYC Industries That Use AutoCAD

You can put your AutoCAD skills to use in a variety of industries in NYC. Home to over 8 million people and 250,000 businesses, this bustling city has many exciting career opportunities. Read on to explore the many sectors in NYC where AutoCAD skills are in demand.

Architecture

Architects use AutoCAD to design and draft floor plans, piping, and electrical grids and to create 3D renderings of structures like office buildings, residential homes, and outdoor landscapes. NYC is known as an epicenter of architecture in the U.S. and is home to many major firms, including OMA, Gensler, Bjarke Ingels Group, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), HDR, and Steven Holl Architects.

Construction

You can’t visit NYC without noticing the mind-boggling construction that goes into creating the many enormous structures that dot the skyline. AutoCAD helps construction companies facilitate project planning, coordination, and communication between multiple contractors. Learn how AutoCAD played a major role in development plans to build the tallest modular hotel in NYC.

Interior Design

With its thriving business community, luxury real estate market, and affluent clientele, NYC is the perfect place for an Interior Designer to launch a career. Interior Designers use AutoCAD to help plan and visualize the layout of a space. With AutoCAD, you can create 2D and 3D mockups of room layouts for commercial and residential buildings. Since NYC is known for its vibrant and dynamic interior design industry, the city attracts talented designers from all over the world. There are numerous design firms and studios in NYC, ranging from small boutique firms to large international outfits, including Carrier Companies Ltd., David Kleinberg, Geoffrey Bradfield Inc., Handel Architects LLP, and Jayne Design Studio, Inc.

Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture

Due to its size and complexity, NYC offers many career opportunities in the urban planning sector. Did you know over 80 percent of New Yorkers live within walking distance of a park? NYC is committed to developing its green spaces, and AutoCAD can play a significant role. This versatile software helps Urban Planners and Landscape Architects design and create drawings for city layouts, site plans, zoning maps, green spaces, and infrastructure. 

Film and Entertainment 

Next time you attend a show at one of the over 40 professional theaters on Broadway in NYC, you may be watching AutoCAD at work. Film and entertainment professionals use AutoCAD for facilitating set​​ design, stage layout, and production planning. NYC has a robust film and entertainment industry and is home to many major film studios, production, and post-production companies, including Warner Bros. Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate Films, Silvercup Studios, HBO Films, and NBC Universal.

AutoCAD Jobs & Salaries in NYC

If you have AutoCAD skills and live in NYC, you’ve come to the right place. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the NYC-Newark-Jersey City area has the nation’s highest employment level of Architectural and Civil Drafters—nearly 7,000 individuals. In addition, Drafters in these areas earn almost $70,000 annually, or over $33 per hour. This figure is almost $10,000 higher than the national average, making it an ideal region to launch your AutoCAD career.


NYC is also an excellent area for Interior Designers to use their AutoCAD skills. The average salary for this profession in the city is $75,000, about $7,000 above the national average. This area also boasts the highest level of employment of Interior Designers for any metropolitan area in the U.S., with nearly 7,000 people employed in this position.

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