AutoCAD Essentials training course in Lebanon at ETC

AutoCAD Essentials Course in Lebanon

AutoCAD Essentials is the foundation course of ETC's AutoCAD & CAD Automation training program. Participants learn professional 2D drafting techniques used in architecture, engineering, construction, interior design, manufacturing, and technical documentation under the guidance of Autodesk Authorized Training Center instructors.

The course covers drawing creation, editing, layers, annotations, dimensions, blocks, hatching, layouts, plotting, templates, external references, and documentation workflows used in professional design offices.

Through hands-on projects, participants develop practical skills for creating floor plans, elevations, sections, mechanical details, shop drawings, and construction documents using industry-standard AutoCAD workflows.

Duration: 30 hours

Teaching Methodology: Hands on

Course Schedule: Schedule

Fees $280

Course Mode: Blended Face-to-face or online via Zoom



OVERVIEW

AutoCAD Essentials provides comprehensive training in professional 2D drafting and technical documentation. Participants learn industry-standard workflows for creating architectural drawings, engineering layouts, shop drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, mechanical details, and construction documentation.

Topics include drawing creation, editing tools, layers, annotations, dimensions, hatching, blocks, templates, layouts, plotting, external references (Xrefs), tables, and documentation management. Practical exercises and projects help participants develop real-world drafting skills used in professional design offices.

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Certifications & Accreditations

ETC Expertise Training Center is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and a licensed educational institution in Lebanon. Participants receive an international Autodesk Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing Autodesk-authorized training programs.

Students who meet the requirements outlined in ETC's certification roadmap may also qualify for ETC certificates attested by the Lebanese Ministry of Education, providing both internationally recognized training credentials and locally attested professional certification.

AUDIENCE

Architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, interior designers, surveyors, CAD technicians, draftsmen, construction professionals, engineering students, and BIM professionals.

PREREQUISITES

Basic computer skills.

FREE ONLINE EXAM

Use our free online AutoCAD Essentials Online Exam to assess your skills. You may select particular categories. There is no password or limit on how many times you can take it. When you hit the Finish button, the system will post the results on the screen and send a copy to your email.

Career Opportunities

  • CAD Technician
  • CAD Drafter
  • Architectural Drafter
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Electrical Drafter
  • Construction Documentation Specialist
  • BIM Modeler
  • Technical Documentation Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this AutoCAD course certified by Autodesk?
Yes. ETC Expertise Training Center is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and a licensed educational institution in Lebanon. Participants receive an international Autodesk Certificate of Completion for Autodesk-authorized training programs. Students who meet the requirements outlined in ETC's certification roadmap may also qualify for ETC certificates attested by the Lebanese Ministry of Education.

What will I learn in the AutoCAD Essentials course?
You will learn 2D drafting techniques for floor plans, ducts, doors, sections, elevations, and layouts, including layers, blocks, dimensions, plotting, and Xrefs.

Is AutoCAD Essentials suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The course starts from the fundamentals and requires only basic computer skills.

Can this course prepare me for BIM and Revit?
Yes. AutoCAD Essentials develops drafting, documentation, and drawing organization skills that provide an excellent foundation for BIM and Revit workflows.

Can I continue to advanced AutoCAD courses after this course?
Yes. Participants typically continue with AutoCAD Professional, AutoCAD 3D Modeling, AI for AutoCAD Users, or Construction Documentation with AutoCAD.

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COURSE CONTENTS

01 - Introduction to the Interface

Introduction  to the Interface

02A - Drawing Techniques

  • Snap and grid
  • Object snaps
  • Object snap tracking
  • Absolute coordinates
  • Relative coordinates
  • Relative polar coordinates
  • Ortho mode(F8)
  • Download Ex_02.dwg
Drawing  Techniques

02B - Drawing a Basketball Court Starting from Scratch

Drawing a Basketball Court Starting from Scratch

03A - Arcs and Circles

Arcs  and Circles

03B - Drawing an AC Duct

Drawing an AC Duct

04A - Selection and Editing Techniques

  • Selection techniques
  • Grip editing
  • Move
  • Copy
  • Rotate
  • Scale
  • Extend
  • Trim
  • Break
  • Lengthen
  • Offset
  • Stretch
  • Mirror
  • Edit text
  • Download Ex_04.dwg
Selection  and Editing Techniques

04B - Drawing an Oriental Door and Window

Drawing an Oriental Door and Window

05A - Advanced Drawing Techniques

  • Polyline
  • List
  • Boundary
  • Rectangle
  • Donut
  • Polygon
  • Pellipse
  • Ellipse
  • Spline
  • Xline
  • Solid
  • Point
  • Divide
  • Measure
  • Download Ex_05.dwg
Advanced  Drawing Techniques

05B - Calculating the Area of a House

Calculating the Area of a House

06A - Advanced Editing Techniques

  • Trimmode
  • Trim
  • Fillet
  • Chamfer
  • Pedit
  • Mirror
  • Explode
  • Join
  • Polyline grips
  • Array path
  • Array rectangular
  • Array polar
  • Distance
  • Align
  • Download Ex_06.dwg
Advanced  Editing Techniques

06B - Named Views

Named Views

07 - Plotting

Plotting

08 - File and Object Properties

  • Object properties
  • Quick Select
  • Color
  • Linetype
  • Lineweight
  • List
  • ByLayer
  • Units
  • Distance
  • Area
  • Time
  • Drawing properties
  • Status
  • Download Ex_08.dwg
File  and Object Properties

09 - Layers

Layers

10 - Hatching

Hatching

12 - Dimensioning

  • Linear
  • Aligned
  • Quick
  • Multileader
  • Dimension Styles
  • Editing Dimensions
  • Overrides
  • Download Ex_12.dwg
Dimensioning

11 - Annotation

  • Single line text
  • Multiline text
  • Editing text
  • Text style
  • Annotative text
  • Download Ex_11.dwg
Annotation

13 - Blocks

Blocks

14A - Templates

Templates

14B - Drawing a Full Scale Architectural Drawing

  • Setup
  • Layers
  • Axes
  • Walls
  • Hatch
  • Blocks
  • Furniture
  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Dimensions
  • Annotation
Drawing a Full Scale Architectural Drawing

15 - Layouts

Layouts

16 - External References (Xrefs)

  • Attaching Xrefs
  • Modifying Xrefs
  • Managing Xrefs
  • Attachement Vs Overlay
  • Relative Vs Full Path
  • eTransmit
Advanced text object

17 - Fields, Groups, Wipeouts, and Tables

  • Fields, Single Line/Multiline Text
  • Boundary, Area Fields
  • Group, Group Selection, Group Edit
  • Group Manager, Bounding Box
  • Hatch Outer/Ignore, Text, Draw Order
  • Wipeout, Frame options, Polyline
  • Tables, Table Styles, Table Properties
  • Tables by Insertion Point/Windows
  • Add, delete, merge rows and columns
  • Cell size, format, Autofill, Locking, Border
  • Formulas, Tables from Excel
  • Download Lesson 17
Layouts

18 - Final Project

Advanced text object

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