AutoCAD Skills Certificate
Headed into the building or architectural design industry? AutoCAD is foundational for modern building design, and this certificate provides the fundamental tools for learning the program well. Focusing on two-dimensional application, courses employ practical application and assignments to test software skills and navigate layout and structural design.
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Campus
- Kelowna
- Distance
Legend:
- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
Credential
Certificate
Delivery options
Part-Time
Tuition and fees
2024-25: $3,593,58
- plus applicable textbooks and/or materials
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Program details
This 160-hour certificate program introduces students to the tools and applications of AutoCAD software. Emphasis will be on learning the concepts and practical uses of the program as well as developing acceptable practices for electronic file management. Concentrating on two-dimensional drafting, this program teaches the use of AutoCAD using examples of drawings from various industries. A hands-on approach emphasizing practical working techniques is applied to exercises and assignments. This program is suitable for individuals with previous background within residential construction, carpentry, drafting or manufacturing who are wishing to advance or expand upon their skills into computer-aided design.
John Kenny
Credentials:
MEng, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary
MEngSC, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland
BE, Civil Engineering, National University of Ireland
John Kenny joined мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ College in 2005 as a College Professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program. John continues to teach in the College’s Civil Engineering Technology program while also teaching part-time as a sessional lecturer in the School of Engineering at UBC мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. John completed the AutoCAD Skills Certificate program at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ College in 2008 and he has been co-teaching the program since 2019. John is a certified Autodesk AutoCAD professional.
Jason Besse
Education
- Autodesk University Workshops 2019; Las Vegas, Nevada
- Urban Design Certificate 2010; Simon Fraser University
- Building Technology Diploma (Architecture) 2003; British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Architectural Drafting Certificate 1995; Fraser Valley University
Experience
- мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ College Instructor (Revit and AutoCAD) 2013-Present
- CAD/BIM Technologist at several different architecture firms 2003-Present
Q1 Do I need to purchase AutoCAD to complete this program?
No. мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ College has a number of computer laboratories with the latest version of AutoCAD installed. Obtaining an AutoCAD student license for your personal laptop and/or home desktop is relatively straightforward. Simply set up an account at the link provided below and download the software.
Q2 Do I need to purchase textbooks?
No. There are no required textbooks for the program. Recommended textbooks (not required) include AutoCAD Fundamentals (Mixed Units) and AutoCAD Advanced (Mixed Units) by ASCENT the Authorized Publisher. The recommended textbooks can be viewed and ordered at the link given below.
Q3 What are the technology requirements?
Online classes:
- Laptop and Desktop AutoCAD installation requirements can be found at the following link:
- Fully functioning webcam and microphone.
Face-to-Face classes:
The latest version of AutoCAD will be provided in the College’s computer labs.
Q4 What prospective employment a certificate holder would be qualified for?
Depends on what other training or experience you have.
- With just the certificate, a student could look at some entry level drafting positions with a design or manufacturing firm.
- With added construction and design experience, a student could look for a more intermediate position with a company or contract work.
- Having mentioned that, instructors are noticing that the architectural design sector is trending more towards Building Information Modelling, which this course does not cover.
- Time and deadlines permitting, instructors in AutoCAD try to deliver a brief lesson on BIM and Revit at the very end of the course.
Online synchronous class two evenings per week and Saturdays, plus additional asynchronous study.
| Campus | Start date | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | Oct. 2024 | Online Synchronous. Tues/Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Kelowna | Mar. 2025 | Online Synchronous. Tues/Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Kelowna | Sep. 2025 | Online Synchronous. Tues/Thurs 6:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Kelowna | Oct. 2025 | Online Synchronous. Tues/Thurs 6:00-10:00pm Sat 9:00am-1:00pm |
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