Build Your Skills. Explore Your Opportunities.
Whether you're interested in launching a career in drafting or expanding your existing technical skills, Austin Community College offers flexible CAD and Autodesk software training to help you reach your goals. Choose from two training pathways designed for different experience levels and career objectives.
Training Pathway Options
Certified CAD Drafter Program - $1,992.00 $996.00 - Save 50% on Fast Track!
Start Your Career in CAD — No Experience Required! Our Certified CAD Drafter Program is designed for beginners and individuals looking to start a new career in drafting and design.
Through two instructor-led, 80-hour courses, students learn foundational drafting principles, industry standards, and AutoCAD skills while completing hands-on projects. By the end of the program, students develop an interdisciplinary portfolio featuring architectural, civil, mechanical, electronic, and 3D CAD drawings that can be shared with potential employers.
Program Highlights:
- No previous drafting experience required
- Flexible HyFlex format — attend on campus or live online
- Daytime and evening course options
- Hands-on instruction and portfolio development
- Opportunities to convert completed courses to college credit
- Free one-year educational AutoCAD software license
Self-Paced Online CAD & Design Software Training - $295 / Course
Expand Your Skills — Learn at Your Own Pace! Our self-paced online courses are ideal for industry professionals, students, and individuals with drafting or design experience who want to learn new software or improve their technical skills.
These courses focus on developing proficiency with Autodesk software through instructional videos, reading materials, and interactive exercises. Students work independently and progress through lessons on their own schedule.
Available Courses:
- AutoCAD Complete Guide
- Revit Architecture Complete Guide
- Civil 3D Complete Guide
- Inventor Complete Guide
Program Highlights:
- 100% online with no scheduled class meetings
- 60 days to complete the registered course
- One year of access to online learning materials
- Access to additional Autodesk software training
- Certificate of Completion documenting Autodesk-authorized training
- Free one-year educational software license
These courses focus on software skills rather than drafting principles or portfolio development. If you're new to drafting and interested in pursuing a career as a CAD drafter, we recommend starting with the Certified CAD Drafter Program.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
We're happy to help you find the training option that best fits your background and goals.
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