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With the Computer Aided Design certificate, students develop skills to use computer systems for design creation, modification, analysis, or optimization. The program allows students to:
For drafters, CAD operators, and similar other professions predicted as per BLS between 2020-30.
Enroll full-time and earn a certificate in just one year!
Interested in learning CAD software for creating technical drawings? The Computer-aided Drafting and Design program helps students demonstrate in-demand designing skills using state-of-art CAD software.
This program teaches students to build skills for design, learn business information modeling, and demonstrate safe handling of 3D modeling equipment.
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Throughout the coursework, students learn core concepts of CAD drafting such as CAD applications, CAD applications lab, introduction to civil CAD lab, building information modeling, and more. Our Computer-Aided Drafting and Design certificate allows students to:
Blue Ridge CTC facilitates inclusive learning opportunities and a collaborative campus environment to support personal and professional growth.
Here is what the learners have to share about their experiences after earning the Computer Aided Design certificate.
“The instructors are amazing. I also received assistance when my family was in financial need with dry goods and food.”
“Blue Ridge CTC makes education accessible to anyone and is teaching the next generation of professionals.”
Blue Ridge CTC provides need-based financial aid to qualified applicants, ensuring all students have equal access to a quality education.
Whether you are a student worrying about tuition fees or are a parent assisting a child pay for college, we have a wide variety of financial resources available.
Select a certificate program aligned with your interests, skills, and career objectives. Explore other certificate programs available!
With a one-year economical and flexible Computer-aided Design and Drafting Certificate program, students obtain foundation knowledge to pursue jobs in areas of mechanical design, architecture, mechanical design, civil design, surveying, or geographic information systems.
The Blue Ridge CTC Computer Aided Design program develops real-world skills through hands-on training and expert guidance from qualified faculty.
Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.
