Computer-aided design (CAD) refers to computers being used to assist the design process in all sorts of industries. With SolidWorks and other CAD software, it’s possible to build an entire 3D model in an imaginary space, letting you visualize properties like height, width, distance, material, or color before the model is used for a particular application.
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology’s Certificate in CAD Drafting Technology will prepare you for an in-demand career as a CAD technician in just 8 months.
We offer both a day and an evening program, so you can choose the certificate option that works best for your schedule. This program offers start dates in September and January.
CAD technicians work with project designers to create a detailed visual representation of a project. Using SolidWorks and other computer design programs, they sketch the object from multiple perspectives and include relevant details such as materials, dimensions, and fasteners. Once these digital drawings are complete, CAD designers show builders, designers, and manufacturers how to construct the project in an effective way that takes into account regulatory requirements.
CAD technicians must have a solid grasp of math and scientific concepts, strong computer skills, an eye for detail, and strong knowledge of the components needed to create real-world versions of their virtual designs.
Our certificate program leads to industry certification as a CAD SolidWorks technician, a credential that will make your resume stand out.
Entry-level CAD technicians earned a median salary of $50,800 nationwide, according to a 2019 Burning Glass job market analysis.
Potential job titles include:
Computer-aided design (CAD) refers to computers being used to assist the design process in all sorts of industries. With SolidWorks and other CAD software, it’s possible to build an entire 3D model in an imaginary space, letting you visualize properties like height, width, distance, material, or color before the model is used for a particular application.
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology’s Certificate in CAD Drafting Technology will prepare you for an in-demand career as a CAD technician in just 8 months.
We offer both a day and an evening program, so you can choose the certificate option that works best for your schedule. This program offers start dates in September and January.
CAD technicians work with project designers to create a detailed visual representation of a project. Using SolidWorks and other computer design programs, they sketch the object from multiple perspectives and include relevant details such as materials, dimensions, and fasteners. Once these digital drawings are complete, CAD designers show builders, designers, and manufacturers how to construct the project in an effective way that takes into account regulatory requirements.
CAD technicians must have a solid grasp of math and scientific concepts, strong computer skills, an eye for detail, and strong knowledge of the components needed to create real-world versions of their virtual designs.
Our certificate program leads to industry certification as a CAD SolidWorks technician, a credential that will make your resume stand out.
Entry-level CAD technicians earned a median salary of $50,800 nationwide, according to a 2019 Burning Glass job market analysis.
Potential job titles include: