Course description
AutoCAD Intermediate - 3-day Intermediate level AutoCAD course for users in all industries.
Looking to build on your existing AutoCAD skills? Want to increase your productivity in AutoCAD? This AutoCAD Intermediate course teaches delegates how to use AutoCAD's more advanced features and commands; becoming more productive in its use.
Hands-on exercises are used to create 2D production drawings and to provide candidates with through understanding of the principal AutoCAD drawing commands and techniques. These techniques can be applied across a broad spectrum of industries.
This is an Autodesk-authorised course, run by an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI).
Upcoming start dates
Training venue
This AutoCAD Intermediate training course is hosted at our centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Reading
For our Bromsgrove courses, we offer a free daily taxi service from Bromsgrove train station to our training centre.
Delegates can enjoy fantastic facilities at our centres, with lunch and refreshments included.
AutoCAD information
Training is based primarily on AutoCAD 2025 for Windows. It is relevant to all recent versions (2020 and later).
If you use AutoCAD LT, there are a small number of the topics covered you won’t be able to carry out; please see the course outline attached for details. If you’re going to be using AutoCAD on a Mac, we offer a separate course; let me know if you require details.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This AutoCAD Intermediate training is ideal for existing users of AutoCAD.
Pre-requisites
Delegates should be familiar with the fundamentals of AutoCAD, i.e. have attended AutoCAD Essentials training or have equivalent knowledge.
To find out if this course is right for you, please send an enquiry here.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Autodesk e-certificate
Armada is an Autodesk authorised Training Centre (ATC), and the AutoCAD Intermediate course is accredited by Autodesk. Delegates receive an industry recognised e-certificate from Autodesk to confirm they have attended and successfully completed an accredited AutoCAD training course.
Training Course Content
This course typically covers the following topics:
Advanced drawing techniques
- Working with splines
- Creating advanced polylines
- Isometric drawings
Tables and table styles
- Creating a table style
- Importing from and exporting to tables
Working with reusable content
- Advanced tool palettes
- DesignCenter
- Autodesk Seek
Using Macros for Customisation
Customising the User Interface
Using system variables
Dynamic blocks
- Creating a dynamic block
- Adding an action
- Adding a parameter
- Creating multiple shapes in one block
Parametrics
- Creating parametric objects
- Using structural constraints
- Using AutoConstrain
- Using formulae
Attributes
- Creating user-defined attributes
- Creating field-driven attributes
- Editing attributes
- Text fields
- Data Extraction
External references (Xrefs)
- Raster Images
- Drawing files
- Overlay vs attachment
- Team collaboration
- Using eTransmit for distribution
Draw orderUser Coordinate Systems (UCS)
- Working with the World Coordinate System (WCS)
- Setting custom UCS
- Saving multiple UCS
Importing PDF files
- Controlling the PDF display
- Importing a PDF as an AutoCAD drawing
Advanced dimension styles
- Dimension sub styles
- Using the dimension tool
- Dimension tolerancing
Multileader stylesWipeouts and revision cloudsAnnotative behaviour
- Creating and using annotative text
- Creating and using Dimensions
- Creating and using Leaders
- Creating and using blocks
- Creating and using hatching
Advanced use of layer groups and filters
- Creating a group filter
- Layer visibility within a viewport
Advanced layouts and paper space
- Advanced creation techniques
- Viewport manipulation
- Creating custom viewport scales
- Named views
Line weight control (pen setup)
- Object line weight
- Layer line weight
- Colour line weight (CTB files)
Advanced plotting and exporting
- Sheet sets
- Batch plotting
- Exporting DWF and DWFX files
Working efficiently
- Purging
Setting up and configuring AutoCAD
Course delivery details
Training is designed for the busy professional, being fast-paced and intensive. The tuition combines lecture, demonstration and practical exercises carried out under guidance. It goes beyond a basic ‘how to’ approach, offering best practice advice.
Delegates have ample opportunity to discuss their specific requirements and issues with the trainer.
Why choose Armada
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Reviews
Average rating 5
The course was extremely useful and the instructor, John, was great at getting the information across.
Very informative course delivered by a very knowledgeable instructor. My aim was to develop new skills to add to my daily use of AutoCAD, this was achieved.
Expenses
Course fees are inclusive of all relevant course documentation, refreshments and lunch. Discounts available for multiple bookings. Delegates are also entitled to 30 days' after-course support via email.
Armada can also provide on-request AutoCAD training, either one-to-one or exclusively for your group. This can be hosted at our training centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Reading, or your venue anywhere in the UK.
Continuing Studies
Following AutoCAD Intermediate, we also offer AutoCAD 3D (2 days) training.
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The course was extremely useful and the instructor, John, was great at getting the information across.