Autodesk AutoCAD Training: Intermediate

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Take your AutoCAD skills to the next level with this 2-day Intermediate course! Elevate your design skills with advanced techniques and tools, and gain the confidence you need to tackle complex projects. In this hands-on course, you will learn how to create 2D drawings more efficiently and accurately. From dimensioning and annotations to working with blocks and layouts, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of AutoCAD and enhance your productivity. Sign up for our Intermediate course and take your design skills to the next level!

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Intermediate

Cost

(ex VAT)

Company: £375
Self-funding: £315
Online: £275

Autodesk AutoCAD Training: Intermediate

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Intermediate

Cost (ex VAT)

Company £375

Self-funding
£315

Online £275

Overview of the course

The AutoCAD Intermediate course is a comprehensive 2-day training program designed to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level. This course builds on the fundamentals of AutoCAD, and is perfect for those with a basic understanding of the software looking to develop their expertise.

Over the course of the program, you’ll learn advanced techniques and best practices for creating 2D drawings, such as working with complex objects, blocks and dynamic blocks, advanced dimensioning and annotation, creating tables, working with layout and plot, and much more.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through each topic, providing hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises to help you master the software. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of AutoCAD’s advanced features and be equipped to create more complex drawings and designs.

Whether you are looking to further your professional development or simply gain a new skill, the AutoCAD Intermediate course is the perfect next step to take your AutoCAD skills to the next level.

Dates

Next Course Date: 19 October, 2023

This course runs over two consecutive days. The next available start dates are listed below.

Upcoming dates:

19 October, 2023
9 November, 2023
7 December, 2023

If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.

To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here

Course outline

Here is what you will learn on this AutoCAD course in more detail. Click the topics to explore what is covered in each section.

Drawing Complex Objects

Learning the hidden gems of AutoCAD Multiline
Create multiple parallel lines, especially useful when drawing floor plans
Working with revision clouds highlight points of your drawing for revision
Using Wipeout within a block to create incredible components for your projects
How to work with the boundary tool to access the total areas quickly and more

Manipulating Objects and Data

Improve your selections technics with the use of selection by
filtering properties (quick select)
Free up your drawings by purging unused content for your final project
Learn how to divide a basic object (line, circle, ellipse, arc) into even spaces / segments

Advanced Dimensioning and Annotation

Ins and outs of dimension styles
understanding the dimension styles and the full power of the “if” command
Working with multiline text, dynamic columns and format within a text box
Everything about multileader styles, using the “if” command

Re-usable Content

Working with the design centre to quickly import content into your drawing
Creating dynamic block, the next step in the world of reusable content
How can dynamic block improve drastically your workflow saving you hours of work
How external references can improve your workflow as a team across multiple files
Importing non-native AutoCAD files such a JPEGs and PDFs

Blocks and Attributes

How to add data to your block by using attributes
Extract data from your blocks
Create tables that can keep track of changes in blocks
Using attributes to tag block references

Layer Management

Learn the power of layer filters, whether is a dynamically updated filter or just a group filter this can save you loads of scrolling through your layer list
How can the layer state manager help you to quickly switch from one version of your layers to another
Unifying you layers to the standards of your company

Layouts and Views

Learn how to bring your project to print size using layouts
Create viewports to show your projects on a paper size space at different scales
Present your project using multiple layouts
How set up the page size, configure the page layout and get everything ready for printing

Sheet Sets

Creating sheet sets to export all layouts in one go
Proper use of the properties pallet to adjust and edit your drawing and blocks
Fields, and automated ways to extract data

Working with Tables

How you link external data using tables from an Excel spreadsheet
Inserting and editing tables

Work Samples

Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this AutoCAD course. Click the thumbnails to see more.

Working with Selections

You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.

Adjustment Layers

Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.

Retouching Skin

One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.

Working with Layers

Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.

Advanced Selections

Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.

Typography

Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.

What's included?

Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.

Course Certification

At the end of your AutoCAD training, you will receive a certificate of completion which you can use to demonstrate your competence in using Autodesk AutoCAD. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Autodesk Certified Instructors

Lifetime Support

After your AutoCAD training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your AutoCAD course.

Course Notes

As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual that is hundreds of pages long.

Training Videos

After attending a classroom or online AutoCAD training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com

Free Class Retake

Once you complete your AutoCAD course, you can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months. This is especially useful to fill the gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.

Course Recording

During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.

As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACU is the industry-recognised certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!

Offers

We want to provide you with the best possible AutoCAD training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.

Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not truly satisfied with your AutoCAD training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.

Early Bird Discount

Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.

Group Bookings

If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.

Schools and Non-profits

If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.

Instalment Plans

We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your AutoCAD training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.

Want to learn more than one software?

This AutoCAD course is also included in our 3D & CAD Bundle. If you'd like to learn more than just AutoCAD, be sure to check out our 3D & CAD Bundle below.

3D & CAD Bundle

This bundle consists of the AutoCAD, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max and Photoshop courses. It's the ideal one if you'd like to create 2D and 3D visualisations.

View Bundle

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FAQ

Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.

Where does the classroom training take place?

Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.

We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.

What time does the course start / finish?

The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.

How big are the classes?

We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.

What's the booking procedure?

When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.

Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.

When do I need to make the payment?

Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.

How can I pay for my course?

You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.

Can I use my own laptop on the training?

If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.

Can I use my own files during the course?

If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.

How does the online training work?

Overview: Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.

The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.

Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.

Can I postpone my booking to another date?

Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.

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