Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Specialist
- Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
21 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (2 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Computer - Aided Design Specialist?
Position yourself at the forefront of the architectural and engineering professions, equipped with the skills and certifications that employers value most.
- Take advantage of an affordable and specialized program where you gain targeted skills for immediate employment.
- Benefit from the guidance of our dedicated instructors, who bring real-world industry experience and a combined 70 years of teaching expertise.
- Complete the program in just 12 months and prepare to sit for at least three industry-recognized accreditations.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Gain a competitive edge and thorough training in CAD programs, enabling students to create intricate graphics and special effects. This training ensures graduates are proficient in the latest industry-standard tools and techniques.
Certify your skills to advance your career in a program that prepares you to sit for three industry-recognized accreditations: Certified AutoCAD User, Certified Revit User, and Construction Specification Institute’s CDT (Construction Document Technician).
Experience a supportive learning environment focused on your career goals. Our caring staff is committed to helping you succeed, offering hands-on help throughout the certificate program.
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Professor Name
Class Highlights
DRF 231 - Computer-Aided Drafting I
Study computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components and operating a typical CAD system.
ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I
Learn the principles and techniques of architectural drawing practices through the use of architecture-specific CAD software.
ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents, and Professional Office Practices
Explore the professional role of the architectural technician in regards to the construction industry, including building codes.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Computer Aided Design program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The rapidly evolving field of computer technology has had a dramatic impact on the architectural/engineering professions. The Computer-Aided Design Specialist Career Studies Certificate was created to meet the contemporary graphic needs of architectural and industrial design firms. This program provides the student with thorough training in two-and three-dimensional computer graphics, including studies in visualization and animation.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: CAD Technician, Presentation (Rendering) Graphics Specialist, and CAD Manager.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
