Design & Draft Architectural Plans Using AutoCAD

About this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze site conditions, design functional layouts, draft architectural plans using AutoCAD, refine structural details, and prepare accurate project quotations. This course equips learners with a complete, practice-oriented pathway from initial site evaluation to producing professional architectural drawings. Through real-world case studies, learners gain hands-on experience in developing area programs, creating climate-responsive floor plans, transitioning from single-line concepts to detailed double-line drafts, and integrating windows, openings, and interior layouts. The course uniquely blends architectural reasoning with technical AutoCAD proficiency, ensuring learners understand not only how to draft, but why each planning decision matters. By completing this course, learners will confidently apply industry-standard planning rules, improve drafting accuracy, and deliver polished architectural documents suitable for clients and construction teams. Whether you're a beginner or refining your architectural workflow, this course provides a structured, skill-building journey that bridges design thinking with professional CAD execution.

Course objectives

• improve drafting accuracy
• deliver polished architectural documents
• understand architectural reasoning behind planning decisions