Autocad 2026 2D Essentials – Complete Course

Master AutoCAD 2D: Draw, edit, layer, layout & block with hands-on projects.

What you'll learn

Draw accurately in AutoCAD: Use core drawing tools to create precise 2D designs.

Edit with confidence: Master modification tools to adjust and refine your drawings.

Organize with layers: Create and manage layers to keep your designs clean and efficient.

Add clear annotations: Insert text, dimensions, and tables for professional documentation.

Create reusable blocks: Build and insert blocks to speed up your drafting workflow.

Manage layouts and viewports: Set up layouts and viewports for accurate plotting.

Print and plot effectively: Scale and prepare your drawings for printing or digital output.

Apply your skills to a real project: Complete a final floor plan from start to finish.

Requirements

No Prior Experience Required: This course is beginner-friendly and suitable for those new to AutoCAD.

Basic Computer Skills: You should be comfortable with general computer use (file management, browsing, saving).

AutoCAD Software: A computer with AutoCAD installed is required. The course is based on AutoCAD 2026, but earlier or newerversions will also work.

Windows OS Recommended: AutoCAD is fully compatible with Windows. Make sure your system meets the required specs.

Mac OS: You may need to make adjustments as the interface and features can vary slightly from the Windows version. Follow AutoCAD’s installation guidelines for Mac OS.

Mac OS Users: Some features and shortcuts may differ. Minor adjustments may be needed.

Internet Connection: A stable connection is required to access video lessons and downloadable materials.

Description

Are you ready to master AutoCAD 2D and confidently create professional technical drawings? This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a complete beginner to an advanced user, guiding you step by step through all the essential tools, techniques, and practical skills you need to succeed in real-world design projects and professional environments.We’ll begin with the basics, AutoCAD’s interface and navigation, then move on to essential drawing commands like lines, circles, arcs, and polylines. You’ll also learn how to modify your drawings using commands like trim, offset, mirror, and rotate.To keep your work organized and efficient, you'll gain a solid understanding of layers, object properties, and visibility controls, key skills for producing clean, accurate, and professional designs every time.As the course progresses, you’ll create and reuse blocks, set up viewports, add annotations, apply standard scales, and prepare your work for printing or digital sharing. Each concept is reinforced through hands-on projects, allowing you to build confidence, practical experience, and creativity as you go.Whether you're pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, interior design, or construction, or simply looking to enhance your CAD skills, this course is your path to becoming proficient, efficient, and confident in 2D drafting with AutoCAD software tools.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction & User Interface

Lecture 1 Getting Started with AutoCAD: Setup and Course Overview

Lecture 2 Creating a New Drawing & Setting AutoCAD Preferences

Lecture 3 Navigating AutoCAD: Mastering Mouse, Zoom, and Pan

Lecture 4 Understanding the AutoCAD Interface: Tools, Tabs, and Menus

Section 2: Selecting and Managing Objects

Lecture 5 Selecting Objects, and Using Undo and Redo

Lecture 6 Hands-On Practice: Object Selection Techniques

Section 3: Basic Drawing Tools

Lecture 7 Drawing with the Line Tool

Lecture 8 Practice: Drawing with the Line Tool

Lecture 9 Hands-On Practice: Drawing a Stair with Lines

Lecture 10 Understanding UCS and Cartesian Coordinate Systems

Lecture 11 Hands-On Practice: Drawing with Cartesian Coordinates

Lecture 12 Drawing with the Circle Tool

Lecture 13 Hands-On Practice: Drawing Circles

Lecture 14 Drawing with the Rectangle Tool

Lecture 15 Hands-On Practice: Combining Lines and Rectangles

Section 4: Object Snap

Lecture 16 Using Object Snap & Object Snap Tracking

Lecture 17 Object Snap Overrides

Lecture 18 Hands-On Practice: Object Snap in Action

Lecture 19 Hands-On Practice: Drawing Tools with Object Snap

Section 5: Advanced Drawing Tools

Lecture 20 Drawing with the Polygon Tool

Lecture 21 Practice: Polygons

Lecture 22 Drawing with the Arc Tool

Lecture 23 Hands-On Practice: Arcs, Lines, and Rectangles (project 1)

Lecture 24 Hands-On Practice: Arcs, Lines, and Rectangles (Project 2)

Lecture 25 Drawing with the Ellipse Tool

Lecture 26 Hands-On Practice: Ellipses and Lines

Lecture 27 Drawing with the Polyline Tool

Lecture 28 Practice: Polylines, Join & Explode

Lecture 29 Drawing with Construction and Ray Tools

Lecture 30 Drawing with the Spline Tool

Lecture 31 Drawing with Point, Divide, and Measure Tools

Lecture 32 Hands-On Practice: Points, Divide, and Measure Tools

Section 6: Organizing and Analyzing Drawings

Lecture 33 Setting Drawing Units

Lecture 34 Object Properties

Lecture 35 Quick Properties

Lecture 36 Creating Layers

Lecture 37 Modifying Layers

Lecture 38 Layer States

Lecture 39 Hands-On Practice: Drawing with Layers

Lecture 40 Hands-On Practice: Object and Quick Properties

Section 7: Editing Tools

Lecture 41 Erase Tool

Lecture 42 Editing with Grips

Lecture 43 Copy Tool

Lecture 44 Hands-On Practice: Using the Copy Tool

Lecture 45 Move Tool

Lecture 46 Trim & Extend Tools

Lecture 47 Fillet Tool

Lecture 48 Chamfer Tool

Lecture 49 Offset Tool

Lecture 50 Scale Tool

Lecture 51 Explode, Join & Blend Tools

Lecture 52 Hands-On Practice: Editing a Mechanical Part

Lecture 53 Design Challenge: Simple Floor Plan (Part 1)

Lecture 54 Hands-On Practice: Floor Plan (Part 2)

Section 8: Advanced Editing Tools

Lecture 55 Stretch Tool

Lecture 56 Mirror Tool

Lecture 57 Array Tools

Lecture 58 Rotate & Align Tools

Lecture 59 Hands-On Practice: Drawing a Sprocket

Lecture 60 Hands-On Practice: Drawing and Modifying a Mechanical Part

Section 9: Working with Blocks

Lecture 61 Tool Palettes & Design Center

Lecture 62 Creating and Inserting Blocks

Lecture 63 Adding Blocks to Tool Palettes

Lecture 64 Hands-On Practice: Creating a Block – Bed

Lecture 65 Hands-On Practice: Creating a Block – Table

Lecture 66 Design Challenge: Working with Blocks

Section 10: Isometric Drawings

Lecture 67 Drawing with Isometric Tools

Lecture 68 Isometric Ellipse (Isocircle)

Lecture 69 Hands-On Practice: Using Isometric Tools

Lecture 70 Creating Top, Front, and Side Views

Section 11: Layout and Printing

Lecture 71 Creating and Editing Named Views

Lecture 72 Working with Layouts and Viewports

Lecture 73 Printing: Single Sheet and Batch Plot

Lecture 74 Hands-On Practice: Named Views, Layouts, and Printing

Section 12: Annotation: Measuring and Dimensioning Tools

Lecture 75 Utilities: Measure Tools

Lecture 76 Linear Dimensions

Lecture 77 Dimensions: Aligned, Radius, Diameter, and Angular

Lecture 78 Creating Dimension Styles

Lecture 79 Annotative Dimensions - Architectural Drawing

Lecture 80 Dimensions for Isometric Drawings

Lecture 81 Hands-On Practice: Dimensioning – Bracket

Lecture 82 Hands-On Practice: Dimensioning – Flange

Section 13: Annotation: Text, Tables & Hatch

Lecture 83 Multiline Text

Lecture 84 Creating Text Styles

Lecture 85 Creating Tables

Lecture 86 Creating Table Styles

Lecture 87 Hatch Tool

Lecture 88 Hands-On Practice: Using the Hatch Tool – Dartboard

Section 14: Skill Assessment

Section 15: Final Project: Floor Plan from Start to Finish

Lecture 89 Download Final Project Checklist

Lecture 90 Creating Layers

Lecture 91 Setting Drawing Units & Limits

Lecture 92 Drawing the Walls Outline

Lecture 93 Creating an Architectural Dimension Style

Lecture 94 Drawing Exterior & Interior Walls

Lecture 95 Creating Door Openings

Lecture 96 Creating and Inserting Custom Door Blocks

Lecture 97 Creating Windows

Lecture 98 Creating and Organizing Custom Blocks

Lecture 99 Annotating the Drawing with Text and Dimensions

Lecture 100 Creating Viewports and Publishing the Drawing

Lecture 101 Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Aspiring Designers: Individuals new to drafting who want to build a strong foundation in AutoCAD.,Students & Recent Graduates: Especially those in architecture, engineering, or design programs who need practical CAD skills.,Technical Professionals: Working in fields like construction, architecture, or engineering and seeking to upgrade their drafting skills.,Career Changers: Professionals looking to transition into design-related roles requiring AutoCAD knowledge.,Small Business Owners: Especially in design or construction who need to create and manage their own CAD drawings.,Hobbyists & DIY Enthusiasts: Those interested in learning AutoCAD for personal or creative projects.,General Learners: Anyone looking to start from scratch or refresh their AutoCAD 2D drafting skills.