Mechanical Designer

Career Certificate
Cost
$3,073*

Design key machine parts

Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to make your mark on the world. With a Mechanical Designer Certificate, you can become the specialist your firm needs. Course work such as labs, lectures and reading assignments cover:

  • using AutoCAD to complete drawing sets
  • choosing appropriate drawing tools for each design to increase productivity
  • measuring and reading dimensions using scales

What can you do with a certificate in Mechanical Designer?

Develop your knowledge of specific areas of CAD drafting with this certificate. Use your interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure to collaborate on teams that plan and execute design projects.

After they receive their certificate, some students take steps to getting licensed and return to CLC for a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree. If you’re just starting out, begin in an entry-level role working in a mechanical engineering firm.

Depending on your current education and experience your role could be:

  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Entry-level CAD designer

Highlights

  • 100% Online

    Can be completed 100% online.
  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 4 Months

    Full-time students finish in 4 months.

Career Outlook

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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CAD 110 3
    CAD 117 3
    CAD 170 3
    CAD 270 3
    • Course Code CAD 110
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CAD 117
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CAD 170
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CAD 270
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

12

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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CAD-Drafting Technology at CLC

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