Introduction

The AutoCAD (Intermediate) training program is designed by Global Horizon Training Center to build upon foundational AutoCAD knowledge and advance participants’ capabilities in producing precise, efficient, and professionally structured technical drawings.

This program focuses on enhancing productivity through advanced drafting techniques, improved drawing organization, and the application of industry-standard workflows. Participants will develop deeper expertise in annotation, dynamic blocks, external references, layout management, and data extraction—enabling them to handle more complex design tasks across engineering, construction, and architectural environments.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Apply advanced drafting and editing techniques efficiently

• Manage complex drawings using layers, blocks, and references

• Create and utilize dynamic blocks for reusable components

• Implement annotation scaling and advanced dimensioning standards

• Work with external references (Xrefs) for collaborative projects

• Develop and manage layouts, viewports, and plotting setups

• Enhance productivity through shortcuts, customization, and tool palettes

• Extract and manage drawing data for reporting and documentation

Course Methodology

The program is delivered using a highly practical and application-oriented approach:

• Instructor-led interactive sessions

• Live demonstrations of intermediate AutoCAD techniques

• Hands-on exercises and guided practice

• Real-world case studies and drawing scenarios

• Individual assignments and project-based learning

• Continuous feedback and technical coaching

Organizational Impact

Organizations will gain:

• Increased efficiency in handling complex design projects

• Improved drawing consistency and standardization

• Enhanced collaboration across technical teams

• Reduced time spent on repetitive drafting tasks

• Higher quality outputs aligned with industry standards

• Strengthened technical expertise of design and engineering staff

Target Audience

This program is suitable for:

• Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)

• Architects and design professionals

• Draftsmen and CAD technicians

• Project engineers and coordinators

• Professionals with basic AutoCAD knowledge seeking advancement

• Technical staff involved in design documentation

Course Outline

Day 1: Advanced Drawing Management & Precision Tools

• Review of core AutoCAD concepts

• Advanced coordinate systems and precision techniques

• Object snaps, tracking, and constraints

• Advanced selection tools and filters

• Drawing organization and best practices

• Introduction to advanced layer management

Day 2: Blocks & Dynamic Blocks

• Creating and managing blocks

• Block attributes and data integration

• Introduction to dynamic blocks

• Parameter and action definitions

• Editing and modifying dynamic blocks

• Practical applications for reusable components

Day 3: External References (Xrefs) & Collaboration

• Understanding external references and workflows

• Attaching, overlaying, and managing Xrefs

• Layer control in Xrefs

• Working with multiple drawings and coordination

• File management and project structuring

• Best practices for team collaboration

Day 4: Annotation, Dimensioning & Annotation Scaling

• Advanced text styles and annotation tools

• Dimension styles and customization

• Annotation scaling and annotative objects

• Multileaders and tables

• Hatching and advanced fill techniques

• Ensuring drawing clarity and standards compliance

Day 5: Layouts, Plotting & Productivity Tools

• Advanced layout management

• Viewports configuration and scaling

• Plot styles and page setups

• Batch plotting and publishing

• Tool palettes and customization

• Final project: developing a complete professional drawing set

• Review, feedback, and performance evaluation