AutoCAD is a 2-D and 3-D computer-aided drafting software application used in architecture, construction, and manufacturing to assist in the preparation of blueprints and other engineering plans
The entire process of learning AutoCAD will take at least a year for most people. If you plan to learn the software, expect your year to look like this. This timeframe can vary from person to person.
Aspiring drafters can complete a certificate program in AutoCAD drafting or enroll in an associate's degree in drafting and design technology. Another option includes a bachelor's degree program in industrial technology with an emphasis in computer-aided drafting and design technology.