Autodesk Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
The Autodesk Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting course prepares drafters, designers, and CAD technicians to master advanced 2D design workflows, solve complex drafting challenges, and meet industry standards expected by 80% of architecture and engineering firms requiring certified AutoCAD expertise. It targets professionals with 400–1,200 hours of real-world experience seeking to validate high-level skills in annotation, drawing management, and design output.
This course prepares learners for the Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting exam—a 120-minute, 45–60 question assessment. With Koenig Solutions’ official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, candidates gain hands-on proficiency to enhance credibility, accelerate career growth, and stand out in competitive design roles.
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Course Overview
The Autodesk Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting course, offered by Autodesk, is designed to prepare candidates for the Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting certification exam. This program targets professionals such as CAD drafters, design technicians, and architectural technologists who rely on AutoCAD for creating precise 2D drawings. With over 2 million professionals using AutoCAD globally, this certification validates advanced proficiency in one of the most widely adopted design platforms in architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The curriculum is structured for individuals with approximately 400 to 1,200 hours of hands-on experience, ensuring candidates can manage complex design workflows independently.
Students engage with core AutoCAD tools and features including Layer Management, User Coordinate Systems (UCS), the Properties Palette, Sheet Set Manager, External References (Xrefs), and PDF underlays. The hands-on lab component utilizes the official Autodesk dataset (ACADCP24_Course_Dataset.zip) and is conducted within the AutoCAD desktop environment, allowing learners to configure real-world project files. Participants complete practical exercises such as managing drawing health using PURGE and AUDIT commands, creating and editing polylines and splines, configuring layout viewports, and incorporating external design data via data links and fields. A key project involves setting up a fully annotated furniture plan layout with properly scaled viewports and plot configurations, simulating professional drafting deliverables.
This course prepares candidates for the globally recognized Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting credential, which remains valid for three years and is proctored through Pearson VUE. According to PayScale, professionals holding this certification earn an average salary of $88,000 annually, with opportunities for advancement into roles like BIM Manager or Project Lead. Koenig Solutions enhances preparation with Guaranteed-to-Run live instruction using official Autodesk courseware, ensuring candidates master exam domains such as drawing management, annotation, collaboration, and output configuration. Earning this certification empowers design professionals to stand out in a competitive market and pursue higher-level responsibilities in design and drafting workflows.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Completion of Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD Associate or equivalent industry experience, defined as 400-600 hours of hands-on professional drafting practice.
- Mandatory software proficiency: Access to and operational knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 or newer versions, running on hardware meeting Autodesk's minimum system requirements for Windows or macOS.
- Competency in 2D coordinate systems and experience with standard CAD drafting protocols for design and documentation.
- Proficiency in creating and editing complex geometry, utilizing advanced annotation tools, and managing layout configurations for professional output.
- Technical capability to manage reusable content, external references (Xrefs), and data linking within the AutoCAD environment to support complex project workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to implement drawing management standards and collaboration workflows consistent with professional Autodesk AutoCAD certification requirements.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the ACD_DES_101 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Autodesk Professional in AutoCAD Environment
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Day 2– Advanced Annotation for Autodesk Professional Certification
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Day 3– Authoring Content for Autodesk Professional in AutoCAD
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Day 4– Output Management for Autodesk Professional Standards
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Day 5– Collaborative Workflows in Autodesk Professional AutoCAD
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of ACD_DES_101 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ACD_DES_101 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- CAD Designer
- Mechanical Drafter
- Architectural Draftsman
- Civil Drafting Technician
- Design and Drafting Specialist
- Senior AutoCAD Operator
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking ACD_DES_101 certified professionals
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