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AutoCAD Drafting and Design Technology
Multidisciplinary CAD, BIM, 3D modeling, rendering, and technical design.
Best for: building a versatile portfolio across multiple industries.
Computer-aided design training
Turn design ideas into industry-ready skills
Find the right CAD program for your career goals, timeline, and preferred area of design.
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AutoCADRevitCivil 3DSketchUpInventor3ds Max
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What Do You Want to Design?
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Your Program Options
Start broad or specialize early. Each program combines technical software skills with the drawing, documentation, and project knowledge used in professional design environments.
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Construction and Drafting Technician
Construction systems, CAD drafting, BIM, estimating, inspection, and documentation.
Best for: connecting technical drawings with construction processes.
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CAD Drafting for Building
Focused architectural drafting, building plans, documentation, and BIM fundamentals.
Best for: fast-track entry into architectural and building drafting.
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CAD Drafting for Civil Infrastructure
Roads, utilities, grading, site plans, and municipal infrastructure drafting.
Best for: focused entry into civil and infrastructure design support.
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Skills you can show
From software training to portfolio-ready work
Practice the workflows used across architecture, construction, civil infrastructure, and technical design while developing work that demonstrates what you can do.
2D draftingPlans, elevations, sections, and technical details
BIM & 3D modelingCoordinated models and design documentation
VisualizationRendering, presentation, and portfolio work
Industry contextBuilding, construction, and infrastructure applications
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Browse examples across 3ds Max, AutoCAD, Inventor, Civil 3D, Revit, and SketchUp.
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Watch on YouTube ↗“I decided to go to Brighton College for the AutoCAD programs. The experience was all that I expected it to be. I liked the interaction with instructors and students. It was great for learning.”— Dominique Tagalog, Construction Technician and Drafting Certificate
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