AutoCAD Course
➲ Learn AutoCAD through practical drafting exercises that strictly mirror real engineering and design workflows.
➲ Build accurate 2D drawings using industry-standard drafting practices and AutoCAD tools.
➲ Start from the basic workspace and end up producing a full 2D drawing set that is dimensioned, layered, and ready to plot.
➲ Produce the exact kind of output a drafting supervisor would actually accept.
➲ Master the fundamentals in this foundation-level programme so you leave fully able to sit down at a real drafting task and get on with it.
Course Details
Duration
1 month
Training Mode
Classroom + Software Labs
Location
ETI Thane & Pune
What You will Get?
Certification
Who Should Enroll
Anyone starting from zero is welcome — engineering and diploma students, ITI graduates, working professionals who suddenly need CAD skills for their job. You don’t need any AutoCAD or drafting background to join. The only real requirement is being comfortable using a computer; everything else gets built from there.
Skills You’ll Master
You’ll work through the core AutoCAD commands and tools used every day on the job — drawing and editing geometry, managing layers properly, applying dimensioning and annotation the way a checker expects to see it, and building blocks and attributes you can reuse instead of redrawing from scratch each time. Along the way you’ll get comfortable switching between model space and paper space, setting up a layout for plotting, and using object snaps and the coordinate system precisely enough that your drawings are actually accurate, not just close enough to pass a glance.
Detailed Curriculum
Introducation
The course builds up gradually, from basic commands to a full professional drawing workflow.
Module 1 — AutoCAD Workspace and Basic Commands
- Getting familiar with the AutoCAD workspace and interface
- Core drawing, modifying, and editing commands
- Coordinate system and precise input methods
Module 2 — Object Snaps and Drawing Accuracy
- Using object snaps (OSNAP) for precise geometry
- Drawing aids and tracking tools
- Common accuracy mistakes and how to avoid them
Module 3 — Layer Management and CAD Standards
- Setting up and managing layers correctly
- Applying CAD standards consistently across a drawing
- Working with drawing templates for repeatable setups
Module 4 — Dimensioning and Annotation
- Dimensioning styles and correct application
- Text, annotation, and leader tools
- Scale considerations when dimensioning
Module 5 — Blocks, Attributes, and Hatching
- Creating and inserting blocks
- Working with attributes and dynamic blocks
- Hatch and gradient fills for sections and materials
Module 6 — Layout, Plotting, and Xref
- Model space versus paper space
- Setting up a layout for plotting and printing
- Using xref to link and manage drawings across files
- Capstone project: a complete, plot-ready 2D drawing set
Learning Methodology
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Immediate Application: Pair a short explanation with instant practice to use a command within minutes of learning it.
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Active Execution: Focus entirely on hands-on drafting right away rather than wasting time watching someone else use the software.
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Dedicated Labs: Run intensive practical exercises every single session on ETI’s own workstations in Thane and Pune.
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Professional Shortcuts: Master the exact AutoCAD shortcuts and productivity habits that experienced drafters use without thinking.
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Drafting Efficiency: Build the technical speed and execution skills that quietly make one drafter twice as fast as another.
Course Outcomes
By the end, you can take a drawing from a blank file to a finished, properly scaled, dimensioned, and templated output, and export it correctly for print or review. That’s really the whole point of the course — the gap between someone who’s opened AutoCAD before and someone you can actually hand a drafting task to.
Software Covered
This is a focused AutoCAD course, so the whole 2D toolset gets proper attention: draw and modify commands, the AutoCAD workspace and interface, layer management, dimensioning and annotation, blocks and dynamic blocks, hatch and gradient fills, and working with xref (external references) across linked drawings. Labs run on ETI’s own licensed machines in both Thane and Pune, so there’s nothing you need to buy or install yourself.
Hands-on Projects & Portfolio
Partway through the course, you’ll take a rough sketch and turn it into a properly dimensioned, layered drawing built on a real template. Your capstone goes further: a complete drawing set from scratch, including layout, dimensioning, blocks, and plotted output, checked against the same basic CAD standards a drafting job would actually apply.
Industries Hiring Piping Designers
Secure high-demand technical roles across massive global sectors that rely entirely on industry-standard CAD workflows for real-world execution.
Mechanical Manufacturing: Prepare precise engineering and manufacturing drawings for production lines and machinery components.
Architecture & Construction: Develop comprehensive construction documentation and structural blueprints for modern building projects.
MEP & Electrical Engineering: Design complex schematic layouts for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing networks.
Fabrication & Assembly: Generate highly accurate fabrication layouts ready for workshop execution and physical production.
Infrastructure Projects: Map out foundational technical drafting deliverables for large-scale civil and public utility developments.
Engineering Consultancies: Deliver client-ready engineering drawings and project designs for top-tier global contractors.
Career Growth Roadmap
Entry Level (0–2 Years)
Role: CAD Trainee
Salary: ₹2.0L–₹3L p.a.
Career Progression (2–5 Years)
Role: CAD Drafter
Salary: ₹3L–₹5L p.a.
Leadership Stage (5–8 Years)
Role: Specialised Drafter
Salary: ₹5L–₹9L p.a.
Advanced Career Path (8+ Years)
Role: CAD Designer
Salary: ₹9L–₹13L p.a.
Certification Details
You’ll receive the ETI course completion certificate listing the modules covered and the software skills developed during training. It helps for entry-level applications and for getting into further study. Along with the ETI certificate, your capstone drawing portfolio demonstrates the practical drafting skills developed during the course, making it useful for interviews and further technical training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any prior computer or drafting experience to join?
No, none at all. The course starts right from the AutoCAD basics and builds up from there. All you really need is to be reasonably comfortable using a computer — the software-specific parts are taught from scratch in the labs, step by step.
Is this useful if I want to specialise in mechanical or architectural drafting later?
Yes, that’s exactly what it’s built for. It covers the general drafting and detailing groundwork that every specialisation depends on, so when you move into a mechanical, architectural, or electrical drafting course afterward, you’re not starting from zero.
How is this different from just learning AutoCAD off YouTube?
Tutorials show you commands one at a time, out of context. This course works toward one connected outcome — a full, plot-ready drawing set — with someone actually checking your work and correcting mistakes, closer to how a real drafting job would run.
Do you run this course in both Thane and Pune?
Yes, both centres run the same course, same curriculum, same licensed software. Pick whichever’s easier to get to — there’s no difference in what you’ll learn either way.
Will I actually get help during the labs, or am I mostly on my own?
You’ll get real attention. Labs are kept small enough that instructors can look at your drawing directly and point out what’s wrong while you’re still working on it, instead of you finding out later that something was off the whole time.
Ready to Start?
Seats for the next AutoCAD Course batch are open now at our Thane and Pune centres.
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