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.
Recommended Learning Path
AutoCAD Essentials → AI for AutoCAD Users → AutoCAD Production Workshop → Construction Documentation with AutoCAD
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.
COURSE CONTENTS
01 - Introduction to the Interface
- Workspace
- Quick access toolbar
- Options
- Panels and ribbons
- Command line
- Status bar
- Download Ex_00.dwg
- Download Ex_01.dwg
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
02B - Drawing a Basketball Court Starting from Scratch
- Staring new files based on metric units
- Units setup - Meters
- Drawing limits
- Zoom all
- Drawing the court
- Download Court_Metric.dwg
- Download AAU_Court_Imperial.dwg
03A - Arcs and Circles
- Drawing Applications
- Download Ex_03.dwg
03B - Drawing an AC Duct
- Staring new files based on metric units
- Units setup - Centimeters
- Drawing limits
- Zoom all
- Drawing the duct
- Download AC_Duct_Metric.dwg
- Download AC_Duct_Imperial.dwg
- Download MetalPlate.jpg
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
04B - Drawing an Oriental Door and Window
- Staring new files based on metric units
- Units setup - Millimeters
- Drawing limits
- Zoom all
- Drawing the door using offset techniques
- Download Door_Metric.dwg
- Download Door_Imperial.dwg
05A - Advanced Drawing Techniques
- Polyline
- List
- Boundary
- Rectangle
- Donut
- Polygon
- Pellipse
- Ellipse
- Spline
- Xline
- Solid
- Point
- Divide
- Measure
- Download Ex_05.dwg
05B - Calculating the Area of a House
- Pline
- Pedit
- List
- Download Ex_05B.dwg
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
06B - Named Views
- Zoom in
- Creating Named Views
- Retrieving Named Views
- Download Ex_06B.dwg
07 - Plotting
- Setting up a printer
- Saving the plot settings
- Plotting given different scales and units
- Download 2DPlan.dwg
- Download AAU_Court_Metric.dwg
- Download AC_Duct_Metric.dwg
- Download Door_Imperial.dwg
- Download Door_Metric.dwg
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
09 - Layers
- Creating layers
- Layer properties
- Managing layers
- Freeze/thaw
- On/off
- Lock/unlock
- Layer filters
- UCS
- Plan
- Download Ex_09A.dwg
- Download Ex_09B.dwg
- Download Ex_09C.dwg
- Download Ex_09D.dwg
10 - Hatching
- Pattern hatch
- User defined hatch
- Snapbase
- Gradient hatch
- Hatch properties
- Match properties
- Wipeout
- Download Ex_10.dwg
- Foundation.dwg
- Ground Floor.dwg
12 - Dimensioning
- Linear
- Aligned
- Quick
- Multileader
- Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
- Overrides
- Download Ex_12.dwg
11 - Annotation
- Single line text
- Multiline text
- Editing text
- Text style
- Annotative text
- Download Ex_11.dwg
13 - Blocks
- Create
- Insert
- Explode
- Redefine
- Edit
- Import
- Export
- Design Center
- Download Ex_13.dwg
- Download 2D_Sym.dwg
- Download blocks.zip beds, sofas, ...
- Download House_Plan.dwg
14A - Templates
- Saving templates
- Working with templates
- Download House_Plan_I.dwg
- Download House_Plan_m.dwg
14B - Drawing a Full Scale Architectural Drawing
- Setup
- Layers
- Axes
- Walls
- Hatch
- Blocks
- Furniture
- Doors
- Windows
- Dimensions
- Annotation
15 - Layouts
- Understanding model space and paper space
- Placing a title block
- Creating viewports
- Setting a viewport scale
- Controlling viewport display
- Placing annotations
- Changing the space of an object
- Printing
- Download A1-ETC-Sheet.dwg
- Download Elie.dwg
- Download Exercises and PDF Lesson 15
16 - External References (Xrefs)
- Attaching Xrefs
- Modifying Xrefs
- Managing Xrefs
- Attachement Vs Overlay
- Relative Vs Full Path
- eTransmit
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
18 - Final Project
- Plan Views
- Elevations
- Sections
- Tables
- Layouts
- Isometric Drawings
- Render with AI
- Getting an Autodesk Certificate of Completion
- ETC Completion Certificate Attestation Requirements
- Shop Drawing Exercise: Stairs.dwg
- Isometric Exercise JPG
- How to dimension isometric objects JPG
- Samar Kitchen.dwg
- Villa AutoCAD Files
Related AutoCAD Courses
This course is part of ETC's AutoCAD training program in Lebanon. Explore the other courses in the department:
- All AutoCAD & CAD Automation Courses in Lebanon
- AutoCAD Professional
- AutoCAD 3D Modeling
- AI for AutoCAD Users
- AutoCAD Production Workshop
- Construction Documentation with AutoCAD
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