Program Description
Prepare for a career in Computer Aided Design by obtaining a Basic CAD certificate. CCBC Catonsville is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and a Bentley Systems Inc. educational partner.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
Financial Aid and Payment Options
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Baltimore County College Promise
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
70 hours; number of weeks and start dates vary
Program Requirements
Minimum age of 16 with parental permission.
Recommended - Previous design or CAD experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Application Process
To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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Prerequisites (if applicable):
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VOD 525
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Fab Lab Introduction
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2
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None
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$99
T-$50/F-$49
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TEC 610
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Blueprint Reading
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14
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Course materials are provided and included in the course cost.
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$259
T-$125/F-$134
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Prerequisite Totals :
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16
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$358
T-$175/F-$183
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Course Series:
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TEC 005
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Basic AutoCAD
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21
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Course materials are provided and included in the course cost.
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$995
T- $436/F-$559
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TEC 504
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Autodesk Revit Level I
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35
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Course materials are provided and included in the course cost.
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$900
T-$491/F-$409
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Course Series Totals:
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56
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$1895
T-$927/F-$968
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Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:
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72
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$2253
T-$1102/F-$1151
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Additional Information
Additional Offerings (if applicable):
SketchUp Fundamentals – TEC 510, Introduction to MicroStation Graphics - TEC 400
Skills for Success:
Self-motivated; punctual and prompt; ability to work alone; ability to follow directions.
Career Opportunities:
Entry-level or assistive CAD designer/drafter positions in fields such as architecture, electronics, construction, and civil engineering.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA . Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.
Program Contact Information
Coordinator: Steve Ricketts | sricketts@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4442 | Catonsville | BESS 100
Administrative Assistant: Ollie Wright | owright@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4476 | Catonsville | BESS 100
