Mastering AutoCAD 2023 for Architectural Design (Civil)
Duration: 6 Months | Daily: 2 Hours | Sunday: Off
Module 1: Fundamentals of AutoCAD 2023
Learning Objectives: Understand AutoCAD’s interface, tools, and basic navigation.
Introduction to AutoCAD and workspace setup
Installation, registration, and interface overview
Drawing area, command line, and coordinate system
Basic drawing and navigation tools
Outcome: Students can confidently use AutoCAD’s interface and basic drawing tools.
Module 2: Drawing Setup & Basic 2D Geometry
Learning Objectives: Learn project setup and accurate 2D drafting.
Setting up drawing units, limits, and scales
Drawing simple shapes (line, circle, arc, rectangle)
Using grid, snap, and object tracking
Outcome: Ability to create and structure drawings accurately.
Module 3: Key Plan & Site Plan Development
Learning Objectives: Design basic architectural layouts.
Understanding key plans and site plans
Drawing scaled layouts (1:500, 1:1000)
Labeling, annotations, and dimensioning
Outcome: Students can produce accurate key and site plans.
Module 4: Using Draw & Modify Toolbars
Learning Objectives: Master essential drawing and editing tools.
Line, Polyline, Polygon, Hatch, and Fillet tools
Modify commands: Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, Mirror
Using arrays and grips for advanced editing
Outcome: Strong command over 2D drafting and modifications.
Module 5: Dimensioning, Layers & Annotations
Learning Objectives: Apply professional drawing standards.
Dimension styles and text formatting
Creating layers for organization
Using annotation tools effectively
Outcome: Students can produce clean, well-structured drawings.
Module 6: Architectural Drafting (2D Plans)
Learning Objectives: Draft real-world building drawings.
Floor plans, elevations, and sections
Doors, windows, and stair detailing
Cross-sections and structural layouts
Outcome: Students can create professional 2D building plans.
Module 7: Advanced 2D Architectural Drafting
Learning Objectives: Work on complex, multi-level structures.
Multi-storey drawings and detailing
Mosque and residential layout plans
Metric-based drawings and area calculation
Outcome: Capability to draft advanced architectural layouts.
Module 8: 3D Modeling & Visualization
Learning Objectives: Transition to 3D modeling in AutoCAD.
Introduction to 3D workspace and commands
Creating 3D architectural components
Visualizing designs using lighting and materials
Outcome: Students can model and present 3D structures.
Module 9: Submission & Printing
Learning Objectives: Prepare professional submission drawings.
Understanding approval requirements and codes
Creating drawing sheets with title blocks
Plotting, printing, and exporting layouts
Outcome: Students can submit professional, code-compliant drawings.
Final Project
Objective: Create a complete residential or commercial project.
Full 2D + 3D design
Key plan, floor plans, elevations, and 3D views
Final presentation and printing
Outcome: Professional portfolio-ready project for architectural jobs.
AutoCAD Mechanical 2023 – Complete Course Outline
Duration: 6 Months | Daily: 2 Hours | Sunday: Off
Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Mechanical
Difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD Mechanical
Interface, workspace customization, and navigation
Setting up drawing units, templates, and limits
Outcome: Understanding the environment for mechanical drafting.
Module 2: Basic Drawing Tools
Line, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Polygon
OSNAP, Ortho Mode, Grid, Snap
Object selection, Zoom, Pan, Undo
Outcome: Ability to draw accurate mechanical shapes and layouts.
Module 3: Modify Tools & Editing Techniques
Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Offset
Trim, Extend, Chamfer, Fillet, Scale
Stretch, Explode, and advanced editing
Outcome: Proficiency in editing and refining mechanical designs.
Module 4: Layers, Blocks & Properties
Creating and managing layers
Dynamic blocks and object grouping
Match properties, standard templates
Outcome: Organized and reusable mechanical drawings.
Module 5: Dimensioning and Annotations
Creating and editing dimensions (linear, angular, aligned)
Using text and MText tools
Adding mechanical annotations (centerlines, hole notes, weld symbols)
Outcome: Students can annotate technical drawings professionally.
Module 6: Mechanical Design Tools
Using Shaft Generator and Calculation Manager
Working with Standard Parts Library
Inserting gears, bearings, springs, bolts, and nuts
Outcome: Ability to produce realistic mechanical components.
Module 7: Assembly Drawings
Creating multi-part assemblies
Exploded views and assembly layouts
BOM (Bill of Materials) generation
Outcome: Understanding of assembly-level mechanical drafting.
Module 8: Title Blocks & Printing
Title block insertion and customization
Page setup, plotting, and scale settings
Exporting drawings to PDF or other formats
Outcome: Ready-to-submit professional mechanical drawings.
Module 9: Mini Projects & Practice
Project 1: Simple gear mechanism
Project 2: Machine part assembly
Project 3: Shaft and bearing design
Outcome: Practical understanding of mechanical design.
Module 10: Final Assessment & Certification
Final project drawing
Evaluation and feedback
Certificate of completion
AutoCAD MEP 2023 – Professional Building Systems Design
Duration: 6 Months | Daily: 2 Hours | Sunday: Off
Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD MEP
Learning Objectives: Understand the basics of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design in AutoCAD.
Difference between AutoCAD Architecture and MEP
Interface setup for MEP projects
Managing drawing units and templates
Outcome: Basic understanding of MEP project structure.
Module 2: MEP Project Setup & Coordination
Working with building layouts and imported architectural plans
Setting up MEP layers and object styles
Drawing organization and scaling
Outcome: Ability to set up and manage coordinated MEP drawings.
Module 3: HVAC System Design
Creating duct layouts and air terminals
Working with fittings, diffusers, and air handling units
Annotating and labeling HVAC elements
Outcome: Ability to draft complete HVAC layouts.
Module 4: Electrical System Design
Creating lighting and power layouts
Adding panels, switches, conduits, and cable trays
Load calculation and circuit connections
Outcome: Ability to produce professional electrical plans.
Module 5: Plumbing System Design
Designing water supply, drainage, and sanitary systems
Adding pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures
Annotating and connecting plumbing systems
Outcome: Capability to design plumbing networks in 2D and 3D.
Module 6: Fire Fighting System Layout
Creating fire safety layouts (sprinklers, hydrants)
Using blocks and symbols for fire systems
Layering and labeling conventions
Outcome: Proficiency in fire protection drafting standards.
Module 7: Coordination & Clash Detection
Understanding MEP coordination principles
Checking interference between services
Using layers and colors for clash visualization
Outcome: Skill in resolving conflicts between MEP systems.
Module 8: 3D Modeling & Visualization
Converting 2D layouts into 3D
Working with system views and sections
Rendering and visualizing MEP models
Outcome: Students can model and present MEP designs professionally.
Module 9: Documentation & Printing
Creating title blocks and sheet sets
Plotting and exporting layouts
Annotating and preparing construction drawings
Outcome: Ready-to-print submission drawings for MEP services.
Module 10: Final Project & Certification
Complete MEP layout for a building
Integration of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
Presentation and documentation of the final project
Outcome: Students complete a full professional MEP design project.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2023 – Complete Course for Civil Engineers
From Land Surveying to Road Design & Infrastructure Projects
Duration: 6 Months | Level: Beginner to Professional
Software: AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024
📍 Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D
Learning Objectives: Understand Civil 3D fundamentals, interface, and core tools.
Overview of AutoCAD Civil 3D and its role in civil engineering
Installation, workspace setup, and customization
Understanding Civil 3D templates and drawing settings
Coordinate systems, units, and project setup
Difference between AutoCAD and Civil 3D environments
Outcome: Students can navigate the Civil 3D interface and set up their first civil engineering project.
📍 Module 2: Points & Survey Data
Learning Objectives: Learn how to import and manage survey data for terrain modeling.
Importing survey data from field instruments (CSV, TXT)
Creating and managing points
Point groups and description keys
Adding survey figures and breaklines
Understanding survey databases
Outcome: Ability to handle survey data and create accurate point-based terrain models.
📍 Module 3: Surfaces & Terrain Modeling
Learning Objectives: Build, analyze, and refine surfaces for civil projects.
Creating TIN surfaces from points and contours
Editing and analyzing surfaces
Adding boundaries, breaklines, and contours
Surface labels, analysis (elevation, slope, watershed)
Exporting surface data
Outcome: Students can create and analyze digital terrain models (DTMs).
📍 Module 4: Alignments & Road Layouts
Learning Objectives: Learn to design horizontal alignments for roads and highways.
Creating alignments from polylines or by layout
Adding tangents, curves, and spiral transitions
Setting alignment design criteria and constraints
Annotating and labeling alignments
Creating multiple road centerlines
Outcome: Capability to create professional alignment drawings for road projects.
📍 Module 5: Profiles & Profile Views
Learning Objectives: Design and analyze vertical geometry for roads and utilities.
Creating surface profiles
Designing layout profiles (vertical curves, gradients)
Editing profiles dynamically
Annotating and customizing profile views
Combining alignments and profiles for corridor design
Outcome: Students can design vertical profiles with precision and clarity.
📍 Module 6: Corridors & Road Modeling
Learning Objectives: Build full 3D corridor models for roads and highways.
Introduction to assemblies and subassemblies
Creating a corridor from alignment and profile
Adding regions and targets
Visualizing and editing corridor surfaces
Corridor cross-section creation
Outcome: Students can create realistic 3D road corridor models with accurate grading.
📍 Module 7: Cross Sections & Quantity Takeoff
Learning Objectives: Generate cross sections and compute material quantities.
Creating sample lines and section views
Adding data bands and labels
Calculating cut and fill volumes
Exporting quantity reports
Earthwork and volume analysis
Outcome: Students can generate professional cross-sections and perform quantity takeoffs.
📍 Module 8: Grading & Site Design
Learning Objectives: Apply grading tools for plots, roadsides, and site layouts.
Introduction to grading tools and feature lines
Creating pads, slopes, and retaining structures
Grading groups and surface integration
Analyzing grading volumes
Best practices for residential site grading
Outcome: Proficiency in using grading tools for site development and terrain reshaping.
📍 Module 9: Pipe Networks (Storm, Sewer, Water)
Learning Objectives: Design and model utility networks in Civil 3D.
Creating parts lists and pipe catalogs
Designing storm and sanitary sewer networks
Creating pressure pipe networks
Editing pipe networks and structures
Labeling and analyzing pipe systems
Outcome: Students can design and document underground utility networks.
📍 Module 10: Parcels & Land Development
Learning Objectives: Design residential and commercial site parcels.
Creating and labeling parcels
Working with parcel tables and area analysis
Right-of-way (ROW) and boundary layout
Lot subdivision techniques
Outcome: Ability to design and manage subdivision layouts professionally.
📍 Module 11: Sheet Set Creation & Plotting
Learning Objectives: Prepare final drawings and documentation.
Creating plan and profile sheets
Automating sheet generation
Managing sheet sets and view frames
Setting up scales, layouts, and plot styles
Exporting and printing professional drawings
Outcome: Students can prepare and print complete plan sets for submission.
📍 Module 12: Final Project & Professional Practice
Learning Objectives: Integrate all Civil 3D tools into a real-world project.
Complete road and drainage design project
Surface modeling, alignment, profile, and corridor integration
Grading, utilities, and plan preparation
Quality checks, presentation, and documentation
Outcome: Students complete a professional project portfolio suitable for job placement or freelance work.