Computer-aided drafting or commonly known as CAD is used for the creation of objects real and virtual. This program is extensively used in a number of applications that create designs and models for many organizations. Students can gain certification in CAD through online schooling and be a part of the computer design industry while working in numerous fields. There are a number of things to know about an education and career in the field prior to enrollment.

Current software packages range from 2D based drafting systems to 3D drafting models that allow rotations of a created object in all directions.

The overall use for this field of study is the engineering of 2D and 3D models and drawings for buildings, small homes, special effects in movies, and more. CAD has become more important over time because it has lowered the cost in the development process and it has shortened the … Continue reading >>>