CAD Foundations Certificate
Certificate
Industry, Manufacturing and ConstructionContact Information
(850) 201-8352
techedu@tcc.fl.edu
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About this Program
The CAD Foundations Certificate program provides students with the knowledge on how to produce and technically interpret both manual and computerized Auto Cad/Revit drawings.
Total Credit Hours:
15
Estimated Time to Complete Program:
1 terms*
*based on 15 credit hours per term
Estimated Tuition Cost:
$1,512.45*
Eligible for Financial Aid:
No
Eligible for Veteran's Aid:
No
*based on current in-state tuition rate of $100.83 per credit hour
Program Overview & Requirements
Program Purpose:
To prepare students to produce and technically interpret both manual and computerized Auto Cad/Revit drawings.
Coursework in this program articulates into the Drafting and Design Technology, A.S. (2135) degree program.
Program Length:
15 credit hours
Academic Division:
Business, Industry and Technology
Contact:
(850) 201-8352 or techedu@tcc.fl.edu
View Information about Graduation Requirements and Year of Entry .
Program Courses (15 credit hours)
- EGN1111C Engineering Graphics 3 credit hour(s)
- EGS1002 Introduction to Engineering Technology 3 credit hour(s)
- ETD1320 Introduction to CAD 3 credit hour(s)
- ETD2340 Advanced CAD 3 credit hour(s)
- ETD2390 3D Auto CAD/Revit 3 credit hour(s)
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