Comprehensive Live, Online AutoCAD & Civil 3D Training Taught by Professional Engineers & Designers

Award-Winning Online CAD Training for Eastern & Central Time Zones

You no longer have to be in California to get the benefits of CAD Masters’ training; we’re making our top training courses even more accessible to those in Eastern and Central Time Zones. We’re expanding our award-winning curriculum with dedicated class times for our most popular AutoCAD and Civil 3D courses: Introduction to AutoCAD, AutoCAD: Beyond the Basics, and Introduction to Civil 3D. These courses will be offered from 10am – 6pm EST, perfect for East Coast professionals and students. Join us for immersive, live online training led by CAD experts. Click the links below to view upcoming dates.

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The Benefits of Training with CAD Masters

When you choose CAD Masters for your AutoCAD or Civil 3D instruction, you’ll enjoy a number of key benefits: 

Digital Training Materials & Project Files

When you train with CAD Masters, you get more than just a class – you also receive comprehensive digital training materials, complete with project files and videos to help you reinforce and apply what you have learned in class.

Upon completion of your training course, you receive 90 days of technical support from CAD Masters Application Engineers & Instructors. Use this as a resource to implement what you have learned into real-world projects.

No matter your existing skills or training needs, CAD Masters has classes covering the full Autodesk CAD curriculum. Start from zero knowledge or dive into advanced and specialized topics – our comprehensive training path takes you from AutoCAD novice to true CAD mastery.

Our lead instructor, Matt Sparks, P.E., was named Autodesk’s 2023 AEC Instructor of the Year – a testament to his deep CAD knowledge and exceptional teaching abilities. He passes down his knowledge and expertise to all of our instructors, who all receive consistently high ratings from students.

CAD Masters Training Courses with Dedicated East Coast Times

We understand the importance of convenient education options. That’s why we’ve added these new East Coast class times to our schedule – ensuring you can receive top-notch training at a time that works best for you. The dedicated eastern time zone classes are available below.

If you are interested in exploring our full suite of live, online training options, please click the View All Courses button. (Please note those courses will take place in the Pacific Time Zone and the East coast classes are only available on this page.)

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3-Day Course Offered from 10am - 6pm EST

Introduction to AutoCAD

$1050

Designed for new users of AutoCAD products, this comprehensive Introduction to AutoCAD course focuses on building a strong foundation in fundamental 2-D drafting skills. Through expert instruction and hands-on exercises, you’ll master the fundamentals of this powerful CAD software.

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2-Day Course Offered from 10am - 6pm EST

Advanced AutoCAD

$700

This course is designed to sharpen your abilities in plotting and managing drawings. Explore advanced commands and techniques that are essential for experienced AutoCAD users, empowering you to create and manage drawings with precision and efficiency.

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3-Day Course Offered from 10am - 6pm EST

Civil 3D Fundamentals

$1200

Designed for drafters, designers, surveyors, and engineers the Civil 3D Fundamentals course focuses on equipping you with the essential tools for civil engineering projects. Dive into the core functionalities of Civil 3D and gain the skills needed to tackle real-world design challenges.

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3-Day Course Offered from 10am - 6pm EST

Civil 3D Advanced

$1350

This course is recommended for engineers and designers who would like to master Civil 3D. The course emphasizes advanced grading, advanced corridor and pipe network design & analysis.

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They are very knowledgeable about all that Autodesk has to offer, and have excellent training courses that have taught me more in a two day period than any 16 week course I have taken.
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Introduction to AutoCAD

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  • 3-Day Course
  • 10am - 6pm EST
  • 1050

Designed for new users of AutoCAD-based products, this comprehensive Introduction to AutoCAD course focuses on building a strong foundation in fundamental 2-D drafting skills.

Course Overview:

Through practical exercises and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to navigate the AutoCAD interface, create precise drawings, and effectively use essential drawing and editing tools. Discover techniques to create and manipulate basic geometric shapes, add text and dimensions, and organize your drawings using layers.

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Advanced AutoCAD

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  • 2-Day Course
  • 10am - 6pm EST
  • 700

AutoCAD: Beyond the Basics is recommended for users who have completed Introduction to AutoCAD or existing AutoCAD users looking to enhance their proficiency.

Course Overview:

This course is designed to sharpen your abilities in plotting and managing drawings. Explore advanced commands and techniques that are essential for experienced AutoCAD users, empowering you to create and manage drawings with precision and efficiency.

Prerequisites:

Introduction to AutoCAD or instructor’s consent

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Civil 3D Fundamentals

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  • 3-Day Course
  • 10am - 6pm EST
  • 1200

Designed for drafters, designers, surveyors, and engineers new to Civil 3D, the Civil 3D Fundamentals online course focuses on equipping you with the essential tools for civil engineering projects. Dive into the core functionalities of Civil 3D and gain the skills needed to tackle real-world design challenges.

Course Overview:

Discover the art of working with style-based objects, design constraints, and defaults, empowering you to create designs with precision and efficiency. Gain a deep understanding of the reactive dynamic design elements within Civil 3D, enabling you to take control of your projects and achieve faster design iterations with enhanced accuracy. Learn to thrive in a team project environment, effectively collaborating and managing multiple drawings in Civil 3D. Elevate your skills and become a proficient Civil 3D user, ready to tackle complex engineering projects with confidence.

Prerequisites:

AutoCAD Level I & II or instructor’s consent. Familiarity with the surveying and civil engineering disciplines.

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Civil 3D Advanced

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  • 3-Day Course
  • 10am - 6pm EST
  • 1350

This course is recommended for engineers and designers who would like to master Civil 3D. The course emphasizes advanced grading, advanced corridor and pipe network design & analysis. 

Course Overview:

From perfecting site grading for precision to creating detailed pipe and corridor designs, this course ensures every aspect of your project meets professional standards. Learn smart workflows, advanced labeling techniques, and practical solutions directly applicable to real-world projects. Our materials and teaching methods empower civil engineers with scalable skills they can apply immediately to improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.

In the Civil 3D Grading section, you’ll learn the tools and techniques needed to effectively grade your project site. From feature line creation to modifying tools and leveraging grading creation tools, you’ll gain the expertise to achieve precise grading results. Additionally, we’ll share valuable tips and tricks for combining multiple surfaces seamlessly.

The Civil 3D Corridor Modeling module will guide you through the entire process of creating road corridors, applicable to levee or channel corridors as well. Explore the intricacies of alignments, profiles, assemblies, intersections, and cul-de-sacs, empowering you to master corridor modeling from start to finish.

In the Civil 3D Pipe Modeling & Analysis section, we’ll delve into the creation of pipe and pressure networks in both plan and profile views. Discover the power of labels and styles in accurately representing your pipe networks. Furthermore, we’ll provide an overview of flow analysis and pipe sizing using industry-standard tools such as Storm Sewers (Hydraflow) and Storm & Sanitary Analysis.

Prerequisites:

AutoCAD Level I & II, and Civil 3D Level I, or instructor’s consent. Familiarity with civil engineering discipline.

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Project Management, understanding and manipulating styles, smart labeling, sites, advanced alignment creation, editing and labeling tools. Advanced Profile creation, labeling and editing tools, profile design, various profile views, superimposed profiles and sheet creation tools. Corridor assemblies and subassemblies, corridor creation, corridor surfaces, vertical and horizontal transitioning, intersection tools, volume computations, advanced section creation, labeling and editing. Grading tools including feature lines, daylighting, proposed surface creation, volume computation, and volume balancing techniques. Pipe design tools including calculations, drafting in plan and profile, and labeling. Also covered will be methods and theory of working effectively with and between Land Desktop and Civil Design.

Have Questions? Want to Explore Custom Training Options?

At CAD Masters, we’re committed to providing top-notch training solutions that meet your unique needs. Whether you have questions about how our courses work, want to explore custom curriculum options, or need to find a time for a class that fits your schedule, our team is here to help.

You can also call us at (925) 939-1378 to further discuss your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAD Masters Online Training?

CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center that offers industry-leading online CAD training that allows you to learn from the convenience of your home or office. The courses are meticulously crafted and taught by knowledgeable professionals, including Professional Engineers and Designers with real-world experience.

  • You’ll enjoy the flexibility of learning on your own schedule without compromising on the depth and quality of in-class training.
  • The training covers essential CAD programs like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and more.
  • Highly interactive live online sessions led by expert instructors.
  • Step-by-step guidance to ensure an immersive learning experience.
  • Tailored training to meet your specific needs.

When you take an online course through CAD Masters you get unlimited access to relevant digital training materials through our online portal. The portal provides access to training books, project files (.dwg), and videos so you can revisit lessons, practice skills, and reference valuable resources long after completing the classes.

Upon completion of your training course, you receive 90 days of free technical phone support from CAD Masters Application Engineers & Instructors. Use this as a resource to implement what you have learned into real-world projects.

Upon registering, a CAD Masters training expert will promptly reach out to provide comprehensive details about the course. You’ll receive Zoom Meeting links and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Once you complete your course Autodesk will send you a survey to rate our class as well as a certificate of completion.

Please note this is different from the Autodesk Certification Exam

CAD Masters is not an accredited college or university, so training hours do not count towards continuing education, however CAD Masters is a well-respected Autodesk Authorized Training Center and certificates of completion from CAD Masters are thought of highly in the industry. Our lead instructor, Matt Sparks, P.E. won Autodesk’s AEC Instructor of the Year in 2023.