Computer-Aided Drafting
Industry & Career Technical Education
Overview
The Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. Students generate 2D and 3D technical plans and sketches used by engineers, architects, and other professionals.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Use the AutoCAD® software program to create drawings from scratch and to modify, manipulate, copy, delete, save, and plot drawings.
- Create and manipulate 3D AutoCAD® drawings and convert 2D drawings to 3D drawings.
- Use the full range of AutoCAD® commands and options, use the keyboard, toolbar, and menu interfaces, and employ shortcuts and time-saving strategies to operate effectively as a CAD technician.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication, computation, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the drafting industry.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of drafting techniques and blueprint reading.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic materials and processes used in the current technology workplace.
Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Degree & Certificates
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Certificate: 2-3 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Certificate: 16-26 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Certificate: 2-3 Semesters
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Certificate: 16-26 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

CIS/Computer Science Instructors
Name/Email |
Location |
Contact |
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S-LCC-1239 |
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S-LCC1249 |
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S-LCC-1238 |
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S-LCC-1241 |
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DTC-D103B |
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