Fundamentals Course Information
All of the Fundamentals of AutoCAD internet courses cover the basics of
creating two-dimensional drawings. Each version-specific course is divided into 16
different lessons, each covering a selected topic. For a complete listing of topics, view
the Course Content page associated with each course.
The course is divided into 16 units. For each unit you will take three
on-line tests and submit one or more drawings. You will receive feedback for EVERYTHING
you submit within 24 hours - 7 days a week. The instructor will personally look at and
evaluate every drawing, making comments and suggestions to help improve your AutoCAD
drawing skill. Questions are also answered within 24 hours.
Fundamentals Course Highlights
 | While each course is generic in nature, you have the option of
specializing in Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical drawings.
| Architectural Track. You
will specifically work on architectural CAD drawings, following the AIA (American
Institute of Architects) standards.
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| Mechanical Track. You will
create several mechanical CAD drawings following the ANSI (American Standards Institute)
and ISO (International Standards Organization) standards.
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| Electrical Track. This
track will have you drawing electrical components and printed circuit boards with AutoCAD
following the ANSI (American Standards Institute) standards.
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| Since each course is taught entirely on-line, you can complete the
course at your own rate, in the privacy of your own home or business. You never have to
appear on-campus or be on-line at a specific time.
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| Testing for each course is done on-line through the Prentice-Hall
website developed specifically to accompany the course. Click here to visit a sample
on-line test.
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| In the password-protected website, you will view assignments using the
AutoDESK WHIP plug-in, the
new standard for viewing CAD drawings on the Internet.
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| Ask questions at any time, and respond to questions posed by other
students through the discussion forum developed specifically for the course.
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| Constant interaction with the instructor through E-MAIL.
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| Submit questions via the CAD Institute Forum. The forum will allow you
to interact with other students in the course, as well as the instructor.
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| Feedback (normally within 24 hours) via the internet for all assignments
and questions submitted.
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| All tests are graded immediately on the Prentice-Hall testing website,
sending a copy of the results to yourself and the instructor.
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