Autodesk® Training Center

The Autodesk Training Center network is Autodesk's premier channel for delivering technical product training to business and industry professionals. Centers are recognized worldwide as the leading authorities of Autodesk software training, and they share Autodesk's goal of and commitment to improving a customer's on-the-job performance and productivity.

The Tidewater Community College Autodesk Training Center located on the Portsmouth Campus is an authorized Autodesk Testing Center and has received numerous awards for training, facilities and instruction from Autodesk.  The college offers complete training programs for the industry professional.  Training sessions are offered during the day, evenings and weekends.  Companies can work with TCC to arrange customized sessions that cover specific needs forany number of employees.

SPACER

TCC now offers Autodesk Certification Testing

Autodesk Certification Exam testing is now available at the Tidewater Community College – Autodesk Training Center located on the Portsmouth Campus. The Portsmouth Campus was recently named an Autodesk® Authorized Certification Center. The center will administer a range of certifications on Autodesk Products including Associate and Professional Level Certifications. Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.

TCC's Authorized Training Center meets Autodesk's rigorous standards of excellence for Autodesk Certification Exam Testing, and the standards for Program Certification. The center provides discipline-specific training for professionals who use design and drafting applications.

SMALL CLASS SIZES

No more than 10 participants per course.  Day, evening and weekend courses available. 

INSTRUCTORS

All instructors are Autodesk Certified.

RECOGNITION

TCC has received more than 45 awards from Autodesk for outstanding training and customer satisfaction.  TCC's Autodesk Training Center is consistently ranked in the top 10% of Autodesk Training Centers in North America.

COURSES AVAILABLE

AutoCAD Level I - CADD 1001

This four-day course builds a solid foundation for the more advanced AutoCAD applications. It is designed to familiarize CAD or computer beginners with: hardware and software operating systems, AutoCAD terminology, and graphical user interface, drawing, editing, layering,

and dimensioning commands. Learn efficient methods for setting up drawings, prototypes, and navigating within the drawing editor.

Prerequisite: It is assumed that students have had some background in drafting or blueprint reading prior to taking this course.

Textbook included.

AutoCAD Level II - CADD 1002

This three-day course is a continuation of the introduction course or for those who have taken Level I or have learned the basic skills on the job. Emphasis is on improving efficiency by utilizing the more advanced features and by customizing the interface.  Topics include: selection sets, Xrefs, raster images, drafting tools, layouts, Attributes, symbol libraries, file management, advanced dimensioning, system variables, scripts, working in 3-D and more.

Prerequisite: AutoCAD Level I. Textbook included.

Autodesk Inventor Level I - CADD 1003

This course is an introduction to creating 3D solid models with Autodesk Inventor. The course covers the Autodesk Inventor 2008 features used to create, edit, document and print part and assembly files. Students will create a variety of simple and complex parts, generate engineering drawings, create both assemblies and animations using the Inventor software. Classes are small and students receive a great deal of one-on-one instruction from a certified instructor. This class meets for three days.

Who should attend: Drafters, designers and engineers creating and working with 3D mechanical designs

Prerequisite: It is assumed that students have had some background in drafting or blueprint reading prior to taking this course. A basic understanding of a personal computer is helpful.

Textbook and tax included.

There is a MAXIMUM of 10 students per class

REGISTRATION

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Return completed form

with payment to TCC Workforce Development by:

Mail/Walk-in:

Tidewater Community College

Workforce Development

300 Granby Street

Martin Building, Floor 5

Norfolk, VA 23510

Fax:

757-822-1160

Payments Accepted: 

Check or credit card.  No cash payments please.

CONTACT US

Autodesk Training Center                        Phone:  757-822-1234

Portsmouth Campus                                 Fax:  757-822-1160

Tidewater Community College                 Email: bfix@tcc.edu         

7000 College Drive                   

Portsmouth, VA 23703

David A. Steinhauer,

Certified Autodesk Instructor/Academic Advisor

Phone:  757-822-2424

Email:  dsteinhauer@tcc.edu  

William E. Moore,

Manager - Autodesk Training Center
Certified Autodesk Instructor
Phone:  757- 822-2412

Email:  wmoore@tcc.edu