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Bespoke Autodesk AutoCAD 2 Day Introduction Training Course


Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD with this bespoke course to get started with this industry-standard drawing program. We will guide you on creating, editing, and printing your own creations as you learn what goes into making useful production drawings.
- Private Training
- Bespoke Course Content
- Online & Onsite courses
- Date(s) arranged to suit
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Autodesk AutoCAD training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Bespoke AutoCAD - 2 Day Introduction Overview
After we give you a complete tour of the AutoCAD environment, we will focus on the basic commands you need to know in order to design and draft your own 2D production drawings. Our experts will discuss fundamental features of the program and cover its precision drafting tools. We will also show you how to present drawings in ways that will impress your audience.
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in AutoCAD. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes 2D production drawing to a new level. With our help you will quickly be able to design and draft your own drawings. As well as covering the basics of object snapping and polar tracking, we will show you various ways to manipulate objects, adjust properties, and execute commands. You will also learn how to create your own drawing templates and add your own text annotations to drawings.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the AutoCAD environment
- Create basic objects
- Understand snapping and tracking
- Adjust object positions and angles
- Break and join objects
- Annotate drawings with text
- Build drawing templates
Our goal is for you to understand the basics of creating and manipulating 2D production drawings.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Bespoke AutoCAD - 2 Day Introduction Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Taking the AutoCAD Tour- Navigate the Working Environment
- Working with Files
- Displaying Objects
- Inputting Data
- Creating Basic Objects
- Using Object Snaps
- Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap
- Using Object Snap Tracking
- Working with Units
- Selecting Objects in the Drawing
- Changing an Object's Position
- Creating New Objects from Existing Objects
- Changing the Angle of an Object's Position
- Creating a Mirror Image of Existing
- Creating Object Patterns
- Changing an Object's Size
- Using Layers
- Changing Objects Properties
- Matching Objects Properties
- Using the Properties Palette
- Using Linetypes
- Using Inquiry Commands
- Trimming and Extending Objects to Defined Boundaries
- Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry
- Joining Objects
- Breaking an Object into Two Objects
- Applying a Radius Corner to Two Objects
- Creating and Angled Corner Between Two Objects
- Changing Part of an Object's Shape
- Using Layouts
- Using Viewports
- Creating Multiline Text
- Creating Single Line Text
- Using Text Styles
- Editing Text
- Creating Dimensions
- Using Dimension Styles
- Editing Dimensions
- Using Multi-leaders
- Hatching Objects
- Editing Hatch Objects
- Using Blocks
- Working with DesignCenter
- Using Tool Palettes
- Working with Polylines
- Creating Splines
- Creating Ellipses
- Using Tables
- Using Page Setups
- Plotting Drawings
- Using Drawing Templates
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
What's Included
The following are provided for your best experience on this bespoke course:
- Tailored course content arranged around your requirements
- Flexible dates to suit your desired timeframe
- Course location either at our training centres or onsite at your premises.
- All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems (not onsite)
- Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
- 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
- Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
- Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs (not onsite)
- Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits (not onsite)
Delegates attending scheduled or bespoke courses at our training centres will receive lunch and plentiful refreshments including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for each day of the course.
Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.
After your class with XChange Training you will receive our official Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the course.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Training Location Options
This course is offered for your convenience either at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow or onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.
The location details of our bespoke training centres are shown below:
LONDON
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BH
St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
MANCHESTER
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP
Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
GLASGOW
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DX
The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
Courses are run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Bespoke Course Enquiry
If you are considering this Autodesk AutoCAD Course but would like further information simply send us your query quickly & easily with the form below. Whether you would like to check date availability, pricing, course suitability or just need further information about a course send us your query and we will get you a swift reply, usually within 2 business hours!
If you would prefer to check course details by phone please call us on 0345 363 1130.
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
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Autodesk AutoCAD Introduction 2 Days - Online
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Testimonials
Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Really engaging and a small group of three people.
Alice Dean, LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Very good course, very informative. Delivered excellently by trainer.
Adrian Rigby, NU-Form Fire UK, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Fantastic course, covered everything I needed! Very professional and friendly instructor. Fantastic facilities. Great location!
Jamie Beard, SAR Products, AutoCAD Two Day Introduction
Entirely met my needs and expectations. Excellent trainer and facilities.
Mike Claydon, JDE Interim, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
Excellent tutor, nice small group with lots of one to one teaching.
Alexander Dixon, University of Salford, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days
The trainer was very informative and helpful, and approach the course in a relaxed manner at a good pace. Many thanks
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Karen Rust, Netsuite, Dreamweaver CS6 for HTML Emails Introduction
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Rachel Burns, Paragon Group , Flash - 2 Day Introduction
Bespoke Training Prices
The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
- 1 delegate: £1195
- 2 delegates: £1295
- 3 delegates: £1395
- 4 delegates: £1495
- 5 delegates: £1595
- 6 delegates: £1695
- 7 delegates: £1795
- 8 delegates: £1895

Never used Autocad before and was very informative and the instructor made everything very easy to understand being a complete novice. Excellent course and would highly recommend!
Stacey Griffiths, Craig Bragdy Design, AutoCAD Introduction - Two Days