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Upgrade Training

AutoCAD 2008
Upgrade Training
(4 Hours)

Using AutoCAD 2008

COST: $125.00

What you learn: An introductory/intermediate level course for professional designers, architects, engineers and others seeking professional advancement through acquiring computer design skills. At the conclusion of this class, participants with previous AutoCAD experience will be able to apply new AutoCAD 2008 commands for 2D design projects and will be qualified to enroll in the Advanced Working Drawings and 3D AutoCAD classes, if their experience is proven in the Upgrade Class.

Prerequisite: Fundamental working knowledge of the Windows environment and AutoCAD or instructor approval.

Course Description: This is a hands-on upgrade training session for AutoCAD 2008. AutoCAD is the dominant Computer-Aided Design and Drafting program in the world. The course will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to familiarize participants with the enhancements to the AutoCAD commands and menu systems. The course covers commands relevant to two-dimensional drafting and 3D modeling techniques. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to continue their professional use of AutoCAD, using many of the new features and tools incorporated in AutoCAD 2008 for 2D design projects and will be qualified to enroll in the Working Drawings and the advanced CAD Project Managemnt course.

Course Project: This course is being taught in a combined lecture/lab environment. A typical class period will involve the instructor's direct prompting the students on the computer through a series of steps until thorough comprehension of and execution of that command is demonstrated.

Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class. There will be quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.