CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Design Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Stormwater Management, Drafting and Engineering Design, Network Model, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Coordination, Design and Product, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, 3D Assets, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Architecture and Construction, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Commercial Construction, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Autodesk, Layout Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Quality, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Assembly Drawing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), 3D Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Autodesk, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Model Optimization, Graphical Tools, Fine-tuning, Color Theory, Layout Design, Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, 3D Assets, Computer-Aided Design, Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months