Technical Designer, Career Pathway certificate

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The Technical Designer uses CAD to assist in the design, 3D modeling, and creation of production drawings. Using technical CAD skills, the technical designer works with others to assist in the creation of design solutions.

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete
Award Length (attending full-time) Financial aid eligible Currently accepting students?
Career Pathway Certificate: Technical DesignerLess than 1 year

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Courses

Course listing for the 2025-2026 catalog year.

CADD?115Practical Mathematics for CAD Designers and Drafters4
CADD?160Drafting Fundamentals4
CADD?175SolidWorks Fundamentals3
CADD?195CAD Simulation for Drafters and Designers4
CADD?235Materials and Design for Manufacturing Processes3
CADD?245Product Design and 沙巴体育官网ment Fundamentals3
CADD?100CADD Orientation3
CADD?105Digital Design and Fabrication Fundamentals3
or?CADD?280 Cooperative Education: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
or?CADD?110 STEM Electric Guitar Build
Total Credits27

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