West Virginia University, through a partnership with Gatlin Education Services, offers online career training services for adults who want to attain the skills needed for many in-demand professions such as AutoCAD 2007 Certification.

Computer Requirements
Autodesk recommends a Pentium IV or better system, 800MHz or better running, a minimum of 256 MB of RAM. AutoCAD only works on IBM PC's (not Macs) with operating systems Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition). You must also have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Service Pack 1 (or later) installed on the machine before installing AutoCAD.

Materials
Gatlin Education Services will provide each student with the required textbook, but will require all students to provide their own software, or have access to the software to perform course assignments.

Background
First released in 1982, AutoCAD is now the leading program for computer-aided design throughout the world. It is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, facilities planning and management. More employers use it, and need workers skilled in it, than any other CAD system.

Course Goal
This course is intended for students who are interested in Computer Aided Design or for students who want to become proficient using AutoCAD software.

Course Objectives
By completing this course, the student will learn to:

• Create accurate dimensioned drawings.
• Setup drawings to plot.
• Build a library of symbols that can be reused.
• Develop template files with standard settings.
• Coordinate reference drawings.

Course Structure and Schedule
This is a non-credit course offered for 150 hours. The student can register at any time during the year. Cost is $1,795 per student. A certificate for course completion will be issued.

Prerequisite(s)
There are no specific prerequisites for this course other than an Internet connection and emailing capabilities.

Overview/Subject Matter

Registration

Register online through our secure server or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be given class access by email within five working days. Call 1-800-2Learn2, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards and electronic checks are accepted.

Refund Policy
Any cancellation and refund request must be submitted in writing by the student to WVU Extended Learning. A $50 processing fee will be charged to the student for a cancellation requested before materials (books) are mailed to the student. If the student cancels within ten days after the materials are mailed to the student, then a $100 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within five days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. If the student cancels any time between eleven and thirty days after the materials ae mailed to the student, then a $300 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within 5 days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. No other refunds will be considered.