Build a strong foundation in CAD with this three-day Beginner AutoCAD course. Learn to create precise 2D drawings, use essential tools, and develop real-world drafting skills through practical exercises. Gain confidence creating professional designs. Sign up today and begin your AutoCAD journey.
Autodesk AutoCAD Training: BeginnerAutoCAD is a cornerstone software for engineering, architecture, and construction professionals. This AutoCAD beginner course provides a structured introduction, ensuring you gain a solid foundation in 2D drawing and the AutoCAD interface. You’ll learn how to navigate tools, set up templates, and manage objects efficiently, enabling you to work accurately from the start.
The course emphasizes practical, hands-on exercises, guiding you through the creation, editing, and manipulation of drawings. You’ll understand the importance of units, object snaps, and symmetry, and how these fundamentals improve speed and precision in projects.
In addition, you’ll develop essential skills for organising your work through layers, colours, line types, and reusable content. The course also covers annotations, dimensions, and layouts, preparing your drawings for professional presentation and printing.
Available in London or online, this AutoCAD training for beginners provides expert guidance from Autodesk Certified trainers. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to produce high-quality 2D drawings.
Here is what you will learn on this AutoCAD course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.
Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.
Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in AutoCAD.
Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your AutoCAD course.
Need a refresher? Retake the same AutoCAD course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.
Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.
We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your AutoCAD course more accessible and affordable.
Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.
Book your AutoCAD course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.
If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your AutoCAD course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.
Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.
Ricardo's skills are so diverse that it would be impossible to list them all. He is an extremely talented architect and CAD technician, as well as one of the very first Autodesk Certified Instructors in the UK. And all round CAD wiz!
Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.
As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.
Location:London or Online
Duration:3 days
Times:10am - 4pm
Level:Beginner
Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.
No. The courses are designed for beginners as well as those with some experience. You’ll start with the basics and gradually progress to advanced 2D and 3D drafting techniques.
Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.
Docklands Media’s 3-day AutoCAD Beginner course is a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD, designed for individuals with little or no prior experience who want to develop a strong foundation in 2D drafting and design. This course is ideal for beginners entering fields such as architecture, construction, engineering, interior design, or technical drawing.
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