AutoCAD Essentials

This 3-day AutoCAD Essentials course is designed for new AutoCAD® / AutoCAD LT® software users who require comprehensive training. The course incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings. Turn AutoCAD from a confusing tool to a powerful asset, in just three days.

Course content for AutoCAD Essentials

  • Create accurate, professional 2D drawings
  • Use AutoCAD to create drawings efficiently, avoid errors, and work smarter
  • Avoid developing bad habits that come from self-teaching or trial-and-error
  • Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interface
  • Use basic drawing tools to create simple line drawings
  • Learn how to get around your drawings using time-saving view tools
  • Discover how to use the edit commands to help you draw more productively
  • Organise your drawing using AutoCAD layers
  • Become skilled at using more advanced drawing tools to make objects parallel, longer, repeat, or symmetrical
  • Realise the power of reused symbols known as blocks
  • Master precise input methods such as object snaps, coordinates, and constraints
  • Discover how to add annotations to your AutoCAD drawings
  • Dimension angles, arcs, and circles
  • Use hatch patterns to represent different parts or materials
  • Prepare a drawing to print using layout mode, plot to scale
  • Understand the importance of AutoCAD viewports
  • Learn how to get information back out of your drawing such as distances and areas
  • Move from being hesitant or dependent on others to being able to start, modify, and finalise drawings on your own

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Please contact us on 0345 370 1444 or fill in the form below to speak to one of our training specialists who can answer any questions you may have or to register your interest.

Upcoming course dates

Sept
Online Training - 3 days
Course administrator Sonya Scott
Date
22 September 2025 09:30 - 16:30
23 September 2025 09:30 - 16:30
24 September 2025 09:30 - 16:30
Price £785

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Oct
Manchester - 3 days
Course administrator Trudie Hughes
Date
20 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
21 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
22 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
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Oct
Online Training - 3 days
Course administrator Sonya Scott
Date
20 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
21 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
22 October 2025 09:30 - 16:30
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Nov
Online Training - 3 days
Course administrator Sonya Scott
Date
24 November 2025 09:30 - 16:30
25 November 2025 09:30 - 16:30
26 November 2025 09:30 - 16:30
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Jan
Online Training - 3 days
Course administrator Sonya Scott
Date
12 January 2026 09:30 - 16:30
13 January 2026 09:30 - 16:30
14 January 2026 09:30 - 16:30
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Feb
Online Training - 3 days
Course administrator Sonya Scott
Date
09 February 2026 09:30 - 16:30
10 February 2026 09:30 - 16:30
11 February 2026 09:30 - 16:30
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