Description

Are you an AutoCAD novice? Do you want to know how to open, print, and do some basic editing of AutoCAD files? Looking to improve your technical skills so you can handle basic design changes to AutoCAD line work without involving your design staff? Then this class is for you!

Multi-day:  September 23, 30, October 7 & 14, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00PM  ET | 7:00 – 9:00AM HST

This is a beginner level course.

Course Curriculum

Session 1: Understanding the Basics

•Opening/Saving AutoCAD Files
•Using the AutoCAD User Interface
•Working with View and Zoom Controls
•Drafting Primitives (Lines, Arcs, Shapes, etc.)
•Understanding Concepts of Scale
•Working with Model and Paper Space

Session 2: Editing Essentials

•Understanding SNAP and OSNAP Tools
•Grip Editing and Control of Objects
•Working with Basic Editing Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, etc.)
•Working with Object Selection Tools
•Controlling Object Properties

Session 3: Beginning to Draft

•Understanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes
•Working with Hatch Patterns
•Working with Grouped Objects
•Creating and Using Named Blocks
•Editing and Re-Defining Blocks

Session 4: Annotation Tools

•Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
•Adding Text Annotations to a Drawing
•Adding Dimension Annotation to a Drawing
•Working with Associative Annotations

Meet the Instructor: 

Cyndy Davenport has been in the AEC industry for 30+ years in the area of design and technology solutions. Most recently, as a technology specialist, she has provided implementation services and technical support for strategic software directives such as virtual design and visualization for civil engineers and company communication and collaboration platforms.

Ms. Davenport’s experience prior to consulting is in civil engineering design, surveying, and construction. Her project experience includes site planning and overall infrastructure design (streets and utilities) in the federal, commercial, industrial, and residential markets, as well as highly specialized alignment design such as oil and gas pipelines, duct banks, and transportation development.

Ms. Davenport’s technology proficiency also relates to laser scanning, GIS initiatives, BIM interoperability, and visualization harnessing the interoperability of AutoCAD & Civil 3D, Infraworks, Revit, ArcGIS, and TwinMotion. Her endeavors have also involved me with Autodesk Gold Support, network administration, CAD management, project management, and software customization.

On the side, Ms. Davenport has co-authored three books that have been used as texts in many universities: Mastering Civil 3D 2014, 2015, and 2016. She has also served as an instructor in past years at Autodesk University.