CAD for Beginners: Hands-On 1 Day Course in Ottawa

Group Discounts:

• Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
• Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

The CAD Basics course introduces you to the fundamental tools and techniques of computer-aided design (CAD) for creating professional 2D drawings and 3D models. You’ll gain hands-on experience with popular CAD software, enabling you to visualize ideas, draft designs accurately, and communicate technical concepts effectively—an essential skill for engineering, architecture, and product design.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the fundamental features and workflow of CAD software
• Create precise 2D engineering drawings using drafting tools
• Build and modify basic 3D models for visualization
• Apply standard dimensioning and annotation techniques
• Visualize designs in multiple views and realistic rendering styles
• Gain confidence to begin more advanced CAD drafting and modeling work

Target Audience

Engineering students, product designers, and technical professionals.

Why is it the Right Fit for You?

Whether you're planning a career in engineering, product design, or architecture, strong CAD skills are essential. This course gives you the foundational knowledge you need to begin designing with precision and clarity. Through hands-on training using industry-standard software, you'll learn by doing, guided by experts with real-world experience. Ideal for beginners, it helps you bridge the gap between ideas and executable designs while preparing you for further specialization or on-the-job application.

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Info: • Overview of CAD and its applications
• Interface navigation and file management
• Coordinate systems and units setup
• Activity

Info: • Drawing basic shapes and lines
• Creating geometric constraints
• Using layers and object properties
• Activity

Info: • Applying accurate dimensions
• Text and labeling techniques
• Standards for engineering drawings
• Case Study

Info: • Transitioning from 2D to 3D
• Creating basic 3D shapes and extrusions
• Modifying and editing solid models
• Activity

Info: • Rendering and view manipulation
• Visual styles and shading
• Creating orthographic and isometric views
• Activity

Info: • Use of templates and blocks
• Standardizing drawing elements
• Organizing layers and line weights
• Case Study

Info: • Create a 2D draft and 3D model from a given brief
• Apply dimensioning and standards
• Present the final model with views
• Activity

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus ON, Ottawa - Albert & Metcalfe, 116 Albert Street Suite 200 & 300, Ottawa, Canada

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