Master Architectural Floor Plans & Elevations in AutoCAD

Learn to draw floor plans and elevations by creating a full example property from scratch.
What you'll learn
Read floor plans with confidence - understand walls, openings, dimensions, symbols, and room relationships.
Use architectural scale properly - measure real dimensions and understand scaled drawings (1:100).
Sketch simple, accurate layouts - turn ideas into clear plans suitable for early-stage proposals and feasibility checks.
Spot development potential from drawings - identify constraints, opportunities, and layout improvements.
Communicate design ideas clearly - mark up drawings, speak confidently with architects, and understand key terminology.
Requirements
Very basic AutoCAD skills - such as opening files, panning/zooming, and using simple commands.
No architectural or drafting experience required - everything else is taught step-by-step.
A computer with AutoCAD (or similar CAD software) - free trials or student versions are fine.
The provided blocks, hatches, and template files - included in the course.
Basic computer skills - navigating folders, clicking/dragging, and typing commands.
Willingness to follow along and practice as you complete each lesson.
Description
Learn how to create professional architectural floor plans and elevations, even if you're a complete beginner. In this course, you'll follow a real project from start to finish, developing a full set of plans for an actual property, including ground and first floor layouts, front, rear, and side elevations, and a fully formatted drawing package ready to print or present.Through hands-on lessons, you'll gain the skills to draw accurate, clean, and readable architectural drawings. You'll understand scaling, dimensions, and layout structure, and develop professional drafting habits that transfer directly to real-world projects. By the end, you'll have the confidence to produce drawings you could submit to a client, tutor, or include in your portfolio.This course is perfect for architecture students, aspiring designers, hobbyists, or anyone curious about how professional architectural drawings are made. No prior experience is required, just very basic AutoCAD knowledge and a willingness to follow along.I'm Jordan, a CAD designer with experience in architectural and engineering drafting, and I've designed this course to give beginners the workflow I wish I had when starting out: practical, simple, and project-focused.By the end of the course, you'll walk away with real drawings, practical skills, and a clear understanding of how to create professional architectural documentation from scratch. All you need is AutoCAD, and you'll be ready to start drawing like a pro.What You'll Gain• Learn to draw professional floor plans and elevations from scratch• Build a full, printable drawing package for a example property• Master scaling, dimensions, and clean, readable layouts• Develop practical AutoCAD skills for real-world architectural projects• Finish with portfolio-ready drawings you can confidently show
Who this course is for
People with no prior experience who want to learn how to read and produce architectural drawings.
Students exploring architecture, interior design, or construction careers.
Individuals wanting foundational drawing skills before applying to apprenticeships, junior roles, or university courses.
People interested in home design, extensions, or renovation projects who want accurate, industry-standard drawing skills.
Early-stage developers or investors who want to interpret architectural drawings or sketch basic layouts for proposals.
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