AutoCAD Specialist Certificate

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Design meets precision.

Build the skills to create precise technical drawings using industry-standard CAD software.

The AutoCAD Specialist Certificate at Moraine Valley prepares you to create precise technical drawings used to design real world products and systems. You鈥檒l learn industry standard AutoCAD software while developing the skills to draft, modify and communicate design concepts for a variety of technical fields.

This certificate is ideal for those looking to enter design related roles or enhance their skills for careers in engineering technology, manufacturing and industrial design.

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Turn innovative ideas into a Career in Automation and Engineering

Demand for electro-mechanical technicians is likely to grow as demand increases for engineers to design and build new equipment in various fields.

The AutoCAD Specialist Certificate prepares you for entry-level roles that support design and drafting across a range of industries.
You鈥檒l develop skills used to create technical drawings and plans for products, buildings and systems. These skills are in demand in fields like manufacturing, engineering, construction and architecture.

The Autodesk inventor specialist at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.

The AutoCAD Specialist Certificate can typically be completed in about one year when attending full time. Students will complete coursework in two-dimensional drawing and three-dimensional modeling, building skills in industry-standard AutoCAD design software.

Potential careers in AutoCAD

Moraine Valley鈥檚 AutoCAD training prepares you for roles supporting design, drafting and technical documentation across industries such as architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing.

CAD Technician
Architectural Drafter
Civil Drafter
Mechanical Drafter
Engineering Technician
Design Technician
Junior CAD Designer

Employment Outlook

About 1,100 openings for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Demand for CAD and drafting professionals remains steady as industries continue to rely on precise technical drawings to design and build products, structures and systems.

Professionals with AutoCAD skills are needed in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, construction and architecture, where accurate design documentation is essential to project planning and production.

$34.02

Median Hourly Pay

$70,760

Median Annual Salary

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Explore credentials within this program

These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.

  • Mechanical Drafting Associate Certificate
  • Additive Manufacturing Specialist Certificate
  • Architectural CAD Certificate
  • Autodesk Inventor Specialist Certificate
  • Automation and Engineering Technology A.A.S.

Faculty with real-world experience.

Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material, they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.

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Program Details

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ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
Certificate1363Computer Integrated Technologies

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