# AutoCAD Certified User (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Design

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/design/

This certificate offers students credit college courses in solid modeling that transfer to local universities and prepare students to take the AutoCAD certification exam and become a certified user. Beginning students who complete this certificate are on a path toward completing an associate degree in computer aided drafting and transferring to a four-year university. The certificate is also valuable to industry professionals seeking to upgrade their skills and obtain certification.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

At the end of the program students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the certification exam schedules and be able to apply success skills and strategies to prepare for certification exams.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| DESN 101 | Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| DESN 201 | Advanced AutoCAD Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 3 |
| DESN 286 | Professional Certification Preparation | 1 |
| **Total Units** | | **8** |