AutoCAD 2D and 3D with Design Thinking

Free of cost

by funding

With Design Thinking, the course introduces an approach to solving problems and developing new ideas. You will also create 2D/3D drawings and 3D models with AutoCAD and learn about basic visualization techniques and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your profession.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    Certificate "AutoCAD 2D and 3D"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 5 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications


5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)


Research Phase

Methodological input on qualitative research

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Synthesis phase

Methodical input on analysis and synthesis

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Ideation phase

Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Prototyping phase

Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Testing phase

Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Basics (approx. 1 day)

AutoCAD interface

Drawing functions

Input options with mouse and keyboard

Grid/ Snap


Drawing creation (approx. 4.5 days)

Working with absolute and relative coordinates

ORTHO and POLAR

Query

Drawing functions

Editing functions

Working with object snapping functions

Editing objects via handles

Object snap track

Dynamic input

Properties window


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Drawing organization (approx. 1.5 days)

Layers

Layer filter

Further layer tools

Create template


Hatching and filling objects (approx. 1 day)

Hatching

Fill areas


Repeat parts (approx. 1 day)

Creating and inserting blocks

Working with the DesignCenter and tool palettes

Using dynamic blocks

Editing blocks


Labeling and output (approx. 3 days)

Scale list

Plotting from the layout

PDF output file

Create and change texts, text style

Create and change dimensioning, dimensioning style

Multi-guide line


Additional topics (approx. 1 day)

Blocks with attributes

External references


Insight into 3D (approx. 3 days)

Modeling with the help of geometric solids and sketch-based modeling

Editing solids

Section, 2D image

visualization


Project work 2D (approx. 4 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After the course, you will be able to use the 2D functions and techniques of the latest version of AutoCAD software quickly and effectively and create complex two-dimensional drawings. The Autodesk product range is the most widely used CAD software in the world. As a vector-oriented drawing program, AutoCAD is based on simple objects such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs and texts and therefore offers you an excellent introduction to the field of CAD. You will also get to know 3D drawings and basic visualization techniques.

The course also teaches the design thinking approach, which can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.

The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering and experience in the field of design, product designers, technicians, technical draughtsmen from the fields of mechanical or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.

Design thinking was initially an innovative method for product development, but it has now spread to the entire corporate culture and is therefore in demand across all industries.

Today, CAD specialists have interesting career opportunities in almost all sectors - from dentistry and plant engineering to aerospace.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
free of charge from all German networks.
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.