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Course Description

Learn how to produce 2D drawings using AutoCAD software. In this course, you'll be introduced to AutoCAD’s layout and user interface, commands, system variables, initial settings and basic techniques for creating, editing, organizing and printing drawings.

Key topics include:

  • drawing theory
  • constructing and editing 2D geometry
  • drawing objects, correcting errors, object verification, measurement and controlling graphic display
  • using grids, text, layers and object symbology.

Note: Registrations will be closed one week prior to the start of class

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Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

  • understand AutoCAD’s workspace and user interface
  • execute basic commands in AutoCAD to open, view, navigate, edit, print and save a drawing
  • use basic drawing, editing and viewing tools to create an object
  • organize drawing objects on layers
  • use reusable symbols (Blocks)
  • prepare a layout for printing or plotting
  • add and edit text, hatching and dimensions.

Prerequisites

CADD 111 is the mandatory requirement for this course. You are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca.

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
AutoCAD I
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $725.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
The required textbook for this course is:  AutoCAD 2024 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih, SDC Publications.  Visit the SAIT Bookstore to purchase.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
CADD 111 is the mandatory requirement for this course. If you have completed this requirement at a school other than SAIT, email your proof of completion documents to conedadvising@sait.ca at least one week prior to the course start.

Extensions:
One optional extension available for purchase.  This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca at least seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course.

Section Title
AutoCAD I
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Dec 01, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $725.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
The required textbook for this course is:  AutoCAD 2024 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih, SDC Publications.  Visit the SAIT Bookstore to purchase.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
CADD 111 is the mandatory requirement for this course. If you have completed this requirement at a school other than SAIT, email your proof of completion documents to conedadvising@sait.ca at least one week prior to the course start.

Extensions:
One optional extension available for purchase.  This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca at least seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course.

Section Title
AutoCAD I
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 27, 2025 to Jan 25, 2026
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $725.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook
The required textbook for this course is:  AutoCAD 2024 Tutorial First Level 2D Fundamentals by Randy H. Shih, SDC Publications.  Visit the SAIT Bookstore to purchase.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
CADD 111 is the mandatory requirement for this course. If you have completed this requirement at a school other than SAIT, email your proof of completion documents to conedadvising@sait.ca at least one week prior to the course start.

Extensions:
One optional extension available for purchase.  This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca at least seven (7) days prior to the end date of your course.

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