Most drafters use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems to prepare drawings. Drafters prepare drawings and plans which include technical details, dimensions, materials, and procedures. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in CAD are expected to increase by 4 percent from 2008 to 2018 while careers in architectural and civil drafting are expected to increase by 9 percent from 2008 to 2018. The job outlook for drafters is best for those having a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary training in a drafting program that provides strong technical skills and experience with CAD systems. By taking CAD courses online, students can learn at their own pace and from the convenience of their own home.
Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College was accredited in 1974 by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Kishwaukee College CAD Technology program offers three online AutoCAD courses: "Fundamentals of CAD -- AutoCAD", "Descriptive Geometry" and "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing." Fundamentals of CAD -- AutoCAD is a 3 credit-hour, 16-week course. Descriptive Geometry is a 3 credit-hour, 16-week course. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a 2 credit-hour, 12-week course. Tuition for distance learning AutoCAD courses is the same as the in-district tuition rate. Tuition for a 3 credit-hour course, including fees and text, is about $300. The cost of the student version of the AutoCAD program is about $400. Financial aid available to qualified students includes scholarships, grants, loans, military and veterans' benefits and installment payment plans administered through a third party.
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Rd.
Malta, IL 60150
1-815.825.2086
kishwaukeecollege.edu
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville Community College was accredited in 1971 by the Commission in Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Hopkinsville Community College offers an online Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Technical Studies degree program. Hopkinsville Community College offers 3 online certificate programs: Computer Assisted Drafter, Detailer and Drafter Assistant. Financial aid available to qualified students includes scholarships, grants, loans, and military and veterans' benefits. Federal and state tuition waivers are available to Kentucky residents age 65 and older, teachers, foster and adopted children, veterans, dependent children of veterans killed in action, dependents of disabled police officers and firefighters and survivors of police officers and firefighters killed on duty. Installment payment plans are also available.
Hopkinsville Community College
720 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42241-2100
1-270-886-3921
Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster Career School was accredited in 1956 by the Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission. Penn Foster Career School offers an online Drafting with AutoCAD diploma program. All textbooks, study materials, and course supplies are included with this program. Students may complete the course in a few months. Penn Foster Career School also offers online associate's degrees in engineering with experience in CAD systems: Associate's Degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology, Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and an Associate's Degrees in Civil Engineering. Penn Foster is the largest online or distance learning college currently in operation, according to its website. Penn Foster Career School offers not only lower tuition rates than do brick-and-mortar colleges but also offers a monthly payment plan with 0 percent financing. Graduates of the Penn Foster Career School receive career services including access to a certified professional resume writer free of charge to assist graduates in writing a resume.
Penn Foster Career School
925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
800-214-6230
pennfoster.edu
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