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AutoCAD Level 2

Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD topics including external references, sheet sets, advanced annotation, and productivity tools.

Intermediate 2-Day Course Autodesk ATC
Certificate of Completion
Course Materials Included
Small Class Sizes
Certified Instructors

What you'll learn

Set up and manage external references across multiple drawings
Configure paper space layouts, page setups, and viewports
Plot and publish drawing sets to PDF and DWF formats
Attach and manage raster images in drawings
Create and populate tables using data extraction
Work with annotative objects for scale-aware annotation
Use fields and Design Center to manage drawing data
Package drawing sets with etransmit

Course Overview

AutoCAD Level 2 covers the file management and output tools that drive production workflows: external references, paper space, page setups, publishing, and data management. This two-day course is for users who have completed Level 1 — or who are already comfortable with the core drawing commands — and are ready to add the organizational and delivery skills that professional work requires. You'll work through external references and drawing file management, paper space, page setups, plotting and publishing, PDFs and DWFs, raster images, tables and data extraction, fields, annotative objects, line types, text from Microsoft Word, Design Center, and etransmit. These are the tools that govern how drawings are organized, shared, and delivered — and they're typically where workflows break down without proper training. Courses run with a certified instructor and a maximum of 12 students in-person. By the end of day two, you'll have a working command of AutoCAD's output and file management tools — and the confidence to run a complex drawing set without the usual friction.

Prerequisites

AutoCAD Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Topics Covered

1External References and Drawing File Management
2Paper Space and Viewports
3Page Setups, Plotting, and Publishing
4PDFs, DWFs, and Raster Images
5Tables and Data Extraction
6Text from Microsoft Word
7Line Types and Annotative Objects
8Fields and Design Center
9Etransmit
Autodesk Authorized Training Center

Why train with CAD Masters?

With over 30 years as a California ATC, we've trained more than 5,000 engineers, architects, and designers. Our curriculum is written in-house by instructors who work in the industry, not sourced from a third-party publisher. Small class sizes mean real access to your instructor, not a lecture hall experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AutoCAD Level 2 available online?

Yes. AutoCAD Level 2 is offered as a live, instructor-led online class as well as in person at our Walnut Creek and Sacramento, California training centers. Online sessions cover the same curriculum.

What are the prerequisites for AutoCAD Level 2?

AutoCAD Level 1 or equivalent experience.

How long is AutoCAD Level 2?

AutoCAD Level 2 runs 2 days. The exact dates and times for each scheduled session are listed on this page.

What's included with AutoCAD Level 2?

AutoCAD Level 2 includes live instruction from an Autodesk-certified instructor, downloadable course materials and exercise files, a certificate of completion, and three months of free post-class support.

Which software does AutoCAD Level 2 cover?

AutoCAD Level 2 covers AutoCAD. You'll work hands-on in the software throughout the class.

Is CAD Masters an Authorized Autodesk Training Center?

Yes. CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and one of the longer-standing ATCs in California. That designation means our curriculum, instructors, and facilities meet Autodesk's certification standards.

Who developed the course curriculum?

Our courses are written and continuously updated by our own certified instructors, not licensed from a generic training publisher. The exercises and workflows reflect how these tools are actually used in engineering, architecture, and design practice.

What's included with enrollment?

Every enrollment includes access to course materials developed by our instructors, a Certificate of Completion from an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, and access to your portal account where you can review materials after the course.

How large are the classes?

In-person sessions at our Walnut Creek and Sacramento locations are capped at 12 students so every student gets direct access to the instructor. Online sessions run live over Zoom with full interaction, not pre-recorded video.

Do you offer group or private training?

Yes. We run private sessions for teams and organizations: same curriculum, scheduled to fit your calendar, and tailored to your workflows when needed. Contact us for group pricing.

Can I attend online?

Yes. Our online sessions run live over Zoom with full instructor interaction and screen sharing, not pre-recorded video. The experience is equivalent to attending in person.

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