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Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans

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Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5.0

12 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply AutoCAD drafting tools to create accurate architectural drawings and layouts.

  • Design, detail, and annotate architectural plans using professional drafting standards.

  • Complete a full architectural case study project from setup to final detailed plan.

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January 2026

Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 2 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to create accurate architectural drawings, apply essential drafting tools, refine structural layouts, design detailed plan components, and annotate technical drawings using professional standards.

This hands-on AutoCAD Case Study course guides learners step-by-step through the full drafting workflowβ€”starting with foundational tools and ending with a fully detailed architectural plan. Designed for beginners and emerging professionals, the course breaks down complex drafting tasks into clear, manageable lessons that build confidence through real project application. Learners benefit from practical demonstrations, precise explanations, and guided exercises that mirror real-world drafting scenarios used by architects and designers. What makes this course unique is its project-based learning approach: instead of learning tools in isolation, students develop a complete plan from start to finish, gaining experience in workspace setup, drawing fundamentals, plan detailing, hatching, furniture placement, dimensioning, and lettering. Whether preparing for industry work or strengthening design skills, learners leave equipped with essential AutoCAD drafting competencies that can be applied immediately to professional projects.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of AutoCAD, including core interface elements, essential workspace tools, and the basic drawing functions required to begin creating professional drafting layouts. Students build a strong foundation that prepares them for more advanced architectural planning tasks.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosβ€’Total 35 minutes
  • Introductionβ€’10 minutes
  • Introβ€’3 minutes
  • Workspace Editingβ€’6 minutes
  • Toggle Keys and functionsβ€’4 minutes
  • Menu bar and Basic shapesβ€’7 minutes
  • Basic Planβ€’5 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Getting Started with AutoCADβ€’10 minutes
  • Navigating the Workspaceβ€’10 minutes
  • Mastering Basic Drawing Toolsβ€’10 minutes
  • Foundations of AutoCAD Designβ€’30 minutes

This module guides learners through the process of developing a complete architectural floor plan by refining structural elements, adding essential building components, detailing materials, placing furniture, and finalizing drawings with dimensions and annotations. Students gain hands-on experience producing a polished, construction-ready plan.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosβ€’Total 61 minutes
  • Detailed Planβ€’14 minutes
  • Windows and Doorsβ€’9 minutes
  • Hatchesβ€’7 minutes
  • Placing Furnitureβ€’12 minutes
  • Placing Furniture continueβ€’3 minutes
  • Dimensioningβ€’7 minutes
  • Letteringβ€’9 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Building Plan Structuresβ€’10 minutes
  • Enhancing the Drawing with Detailβ€’10 minutes
  • Finalizing the Architectural Drawingβ€’10 minutes
  • Developing a Complete Architectural Planβ€’30 minutes

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Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

A masterpiece of CAD education. The instructor’s passion for drafting is contagious. I left this course not just with skills, but with a renewed love for the art of architecture.

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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

The sections on refining architectural plans were enlightening. I learned how to create clean, professional layouts that impress every client.

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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

A rare find in the world of online learning. Deeply technical yet accessible, focusing on professional architectural drafting excellence throughout.

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