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Michael Blackwell

This Course really provided a well-rounded explanation of how AutoCAD can be used in Industrial Automation. A must review for any professional who is respons...

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This Course really provided a well-rounded explanation of how AutoCAD can be used in Industrial Automation. A must review for any professional who is responsible for Automation and is exposed to AutoCAD in any level.

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Valuable Skills You Can't Get Anywhere Else

People who can draw schematics for industrial automation are in high demand, but you can't learn these skills anywhere.  Sure, there are plenty of resources for architects using AutoCAD, but unless you want to learn how to draw couches and toilet seats, that's not going to help very much.  I looked high and low for a course to train my own employees, and when I couldn't find one, I made my own.  

This is it - a professional-grade course teaching real skills.  Quickly learn the ins and outs of a real job.  Learn how to produce quality drawings quickly.  We'll talk about all the tricks and tools, and then you can join me in putting together a full drawing set.  

The video format supports learning at your own pace.  Fast-forward, rewind, revisit later.  No need to take notes.  It's all organized to quickly find what you need.

At the end of this program, you'll walk away with everything you need to produce drawings like a pro.

Benefits

  • Learn Hands-On

    Follow along with numerous examples. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to approach any new drawing.

  • Work Like a Pro

    This isn’t just another AutoCAD tutorial. This is how to do a job. We briefly introduce AutoCAD, then we dive into real-world examples that culminate in a complete drawing set. Each example will expand on the student’s understanding of AutoCAD, always focusing on the end result and an explanation of how to get there.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    The content is divided into easy to digest pieces. Watch a video today and a couple tomorrow, or binge them all together. Rewatch anything that went too fast and speed through the parts you already know. The remote is in your hands.

  • No Book To Buy

    Since the content is all recorded, there’s no need to buy a lab manual or take notes. After you’ve taken the course, you can always refer back to it with questions. Just pull up the appropriate video and rewatch it. We’ve already fast-forwarded through the boring parts, so it’s easy to quickly find what you’re looking for.

  • Over 40 Downloadable Examples

    Every example in the course has an accompanying downloadable file. Follow along, draw it with me, then download the example and compare. Or if you get stuck, use the example files to quickly get back on track. Are you just refreshing your memory and don’t need to work through all the examples? Use the downloads as a starting point for your next project. This is your library of reusable blocks and templates.

  • Student Pricing Available

    Send an email to [email protected] from your college or university email address for 50% off.

  • 90-Day Guarantee

    If you complete the course and don’t feel it’s taught you a valuable skill, let us know within 90 days for a full, no-hassle refund.

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In This Course

  • 45 Videos

  • 44 Downloadable Files

  • Plan 2-3 Days To Learn

  • Certificate of Completion

Course curriculum

  • 1

    1 - Getting Started

  • 2

    2 - Drawing

    • 2.1 - Drawing Basics

      FREE PREVIEW

    • 2.2 - Modifying Objects

    • 2.3 - Drawing Accurately

    • 2.4 - Text

    • 2.5 - Object and Layer Properties

    • 2.6 - Practice 1 - Schematic Symols

    • 2.7 - Practice 2 - Title Block
  • 3

    3 - Reusing Content

    • 3.1 - Quick Overview

    • 3.2 - Creating and Inserting Blocks

    • 3.3 - Editing Blocks

    • 3.4 - Working With External Blocks

    • 3.5 - Practice 3 - Starting the Block Library

    • 3.6 - Template Drawing Set
  • 4

    4 - Title Page

    • 4.1 - What's it For

    • 4.2 - Let's Draw It
  • 5

    5 - Power Distribution

    • 5.1 - What's it For

    • 5.2 - 120V Blocks

    • 5.3 - 120V Power Distribution

    • 5.4 - 24V Blocks

    • 5.5 - 24V Power Distribution
  • 6

    6 - PLC and IO

    • 6.1 - What's if For

    • 6.2 - PLC Blocks p80

    • 6.3 - PLC and IO p80

    • 6.4 - PLC Blocks p82

    • 6.5 - PLC p82
  • 7

    7 - Panel Drawing

    • 7.1 - What's it For

    • 7.2 - Layouts and Dimensioning

    • 7.3 - Enclosure

    • 7.4 - Panel Blocks

    • 7.5 - Panel
  • 8

    8 - Architectural Drawing

    • 8.1 - What's it For

    • 8.2 - Let's Draw It
  • 9

    9 - Pulling It All Together

    • 9.1 - Drawing Files and Organization

    • 9.2 - Printing

    • 9.3 - Publishing
  • 10

    10 - Other Useful Drawings

    • 10.1 - Peripherals Overview

    • 10.2 - Peripherals Example

    • 10.3 - Safety Overview
  • 11

    11 - Other Techniques

    • 11.1 - Working with PDFs
  • 12

    Downloads

    • Example Files

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Meet the Instructor

Controls Engineer

Jon Breen

Jon is an engineer, entrepreneur, and teacher. His passion is creating and improving the systems that enhance human life, from automating repetitive tasks to empowering people in their careers. In his spare time, Jon enjoys engineering biological systems in his yard (gardening).

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Bonus material

  • Reusable Templates

    Take these templates right into the real world on your next project. They'll save you time and give your drawings a consistent, professional look.

  • Reusable Blocks

    Quickly fill in your template files with the right symbols to make a complete drawing set.

  • All Example Files

    Every example in the course is available for download. Check your work or get unstuck.

A Note From Jon

Dear Life-Long Learner,

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.  Often in industry, a few rules of thumb and a simple framework is all that separates a pro from a novice.  It’s easy to find a class on how to use a tool, like AutoCAD, but it’s hard to find training on all those tips and tricks that make the pros valuable.  

I created this course to teach people how to do a job.  Specifically, I show you how to create and edit electrical drawings for industrial automation using AutoCAD LT.  I’ve boiled down years of experience as a controls engineer - designing, modifying, and upgrading automation in many industries - into an easy to follow process for drafting.  I show you all the tricks I’ve learned to quickly and cleanly produce schematics, panel layouts, and other drawing formats.  And with realistic examples, I walk you through every step of the process, tuning your eyes and mind to what’s important, and giving you the intuition to handle any project.  

This is so much more than just how to use AutoCAD; this is how to do a job, and makes you more valuable in your career.  You could spend years drawing and googling, or you could just take this class and hit the ground running.

I truly believe this course will support you in your career.  Whether you love it or hate it, I’d like to know what you think.  And if you don’t believe this course has given you the tools and know-how for real work, let us know within 90 days for a full refund.  

Education is always an investment in the future, and I want to challenge you to make that investment in yourself.  There’s nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Keep on reaching!

Jon

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Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of electrical schematics

  • Access to AutoCAD LT or higher