Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp

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Type
Professional / Short Course
Duration
12 Weeks (1 Evening or Morning Per Week)
Validated by
Griffith College
Mode
Part-Time
Campus
Dublin Main Campus
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Course Overview

Master the art of 2D Drawing and the fundamentals of computer aided design (CAD) systems.

This advanced professional certificate course enables students to develop advanced skills in architectural drawing techniques using 2D CAD and building 3D models using 3D CAD.

 

This course is validated by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development of professional skills, while it does not sit on the national framework the module is drawn from Griffith College's suite of QQI-validated programmes.

 

Why Study Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp at Griffith College?

The AutoCAD 2D Advanced course runs on a part-time basis over a 12-week period. CAD is used at all stages of the design process, from conceptualisation and production of working drawings to the production of virtual reality images, and has become an essential part of the modern working environment.

  • This course covers a wide range of 2D drawings, editing commands, and routines to aid the application of AutoCAD.
  • Students will learn the necessary techniques to produce and edit drawings of medium complexity and prepare drawings for output.
  • Introduces principles of 3D modelling techniques using 3D CAD.
  • Enables students to develop advanced skills in architectural drawing techniques using 2D CAD, and building 3D models using 3D CAD.
  • Provides a perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace.
  • Option to further your studies by progressing onto the Certificate in Introduction to BIM (using Revit).

Intake Dates

  • Dublin - Part-Time - October 2025

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