Northern Lights College | AutoCAD Basics

AutoCAD Basics will introduce you to the fundamentals of using AutoCAD. You will start at the very beginning by creating drafting symbols, kitchen and bath fixtures, and a floor plan, bringing everything together on a deliverable printed sheet. You will also create an abbreviated set of construction documents, such as a floor plan, roof plan, structural foundation plan, electrical plan, and building elevations. During this online course, you will learn about paper/model space and create deliverable sheet files. If you need to get an introduction to AutoCAD, this course for beginners will get you up — and running. This class is hands-on, real-world applicable, and includes optional projects. No prerequisite.

Online, Self-Guided. Choose your own start date.

Register to start between:

September 2, 2025 to March 9, 2026 (Eligible for funding through Stronger BC future skills grant)
Course Code: 2025FC CE-TI125-WZ001

January 5, 2026-June 30, 2026 (Ineligible for funding through Stronger BC future skills grant)
Course Code: 2026WC CE-TI125-WZ001

Before You Register

If you’re a B.C. resident interested in taking this course using Future Skills Grant (FSG) funding, please do not use the regular registration process below.

Instead, follow the steps below:

1. Register for the course:
Click the red “Apply” button (top left, 4th button over) at:
🔗 https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/apply

2. Apply for the grant:
🔗 https://futureskillsgrant.gov.bc.ca/login

📌 Important: You will need a BCEID to apply for the grant.
If you don’t have one, you can create an account here:
🔗 https://id.gov.bc.ca/account

Questions? Click here for more information, or email us at FSG@nlc.bc.ca — we’re happy to help!

Non-Future Skills Grant Registration

Is your employer sponsoring you (paying your tuition)?

Student: complete the registration form and Third Party Authorization/Release of Information
Sponsor/Payer: Complete the Sponsorship Information and Authorization Form
Send all completed forms to ce@nlc.bc.ca. All forms must be complete to confirm registration.
Questions? Email ce@nlc.bc.ca or call 250-784-7587

If you are paying yourself:

By phone
You will need to provide the course code and a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) to register by phone at 1-866-463-6652

By email
Complete the registration form and send to studenthelp@nlc.bc.ca. We’ll contact you when it’s time to pay.

In-person
Register in person at your local campus with the registration team. You can pay with credit card, debit or cash. You will need to provide the course code.

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AutoCAD Basics

Before You Register

Course Info