A Certificate in Architectural Drafting

By | February 24, 2016

Our certificate in drafting is handy for those wanting entry level positions in the architectural field. If you're interested in receiving a drafting certificate, you can readily receive it here at House Plan Drafting because we offer training in the skill set that will help you build a career in architectural drafting. This program generally takes 2 to 3 months to complete (recommended), depending on you and your willingness to learn! However, you do have 1 year from enrollment to finish.

https://i0.wp.com/houseplandrafting.us/hpdsite/mandraft.jpg?resize=78%2C78Going through this curriculum allows the students to learn how to prepare the technical drawings needed for a building inspector to approve new home construction and for the builder to accomplish this task. These skills will give you the needed discipline to work for a residential architect, designer, or engineer.

Admissions Requirements:

Acceptance is guaranteed as there is no application for enrollment. A high school diploma is a plus but not required. You do need to posses the following however:

  • Have a basic understanding of elementary geometry. (basic shapes)
  • Have basic computer and internet skills in order to access these courses.
  • A willingness to learn a new software, ie... Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) unless you are taking these courses using a drafting board.

Certificate Achievement:

https://i0.wp.com/houseplandrafting.us/hpdsite/cert.h1.jpg?resize=247%2C189Your certificate will be awarded to you once you complete the following steps:

  1. Complete all 10 of the the Single Story lessons.
  2. Submit your finished Single Story drawings in PDF format to be reviewed.
  3. Complete corrections to your Single Story drawings as instructed. (if any are required) You will be graded at this stage.
  4. Complete all 9 of the the Two Story lessons
  5. Submit your finished Two Story drawings in PDF format to be reviewed.
  6. Complete corrections to your Two Story drawings as instructed. (if any are required) You will be graded at this stage.

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31 thoughts on “A Certificate in Architectural Drafting

  1. David Hu

    Hi Tim,
    I am interested in the training courses you are offering here because I want to be able to draw the complete set of submission ready plan for residential remodeling and/or even residential constructions. Do you think this is the courses I will need? Also, may I know what software was used in all your online courses? I am using AutoCAD 2019, if a different software is used in your courses, would it be having hard time to follow with the commands for step by step drafting as different software will have different interface and dialogues. Thanks.

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      David, there will be no problem using AutoCAD 2019. The commands in the courses are based on AutoCAD.

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Yes, Anywhere where International Building Code is adhered to.

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  2. mohammed jaleel

    hello sir I am a senior Architectural Drfatsmen In Saudi Arabiya since 18 years I have only a private diploma 6-month course so please I need at least 1 years draftsmen course what is the procedure, please cooperate with me thanking

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  3. David Ares

    Hello Tim,
    I am wondering if using DraftSite is mandatory or would I be okay to use my current drafting/design software with your course?

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Sure, that’s not a problem David. Which one will you be using?

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  4. Angie

    This course looks like exactly what I’ve been searching for. I do most everything on an IPad. Will any of the recommended programs work for me with an IPad?

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      I haven’t seen one that works with Ipad. Sorry.

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  5. Miko Lau

    Hi, Will the certificate from the course be recognized in canada?

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Miko, we’ve had many Canadian students and have yet to hear that their certificate wasn’t accepted.

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  6. Marcy Valentine

    Do I need a cad program? What operating system do I need to run it?

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  7. Oliver C. Waka

    I have just registered for the house plan drafting course. I look forward to having an amazing moment with you.

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      I see where you’ve paid the tuition but not where you’ve registered. Are you having any trouble with that to access the courses?

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  8. Beverle M.

    Hi Tim
    I find this concept very interesting. How many members do you have doing the course? Has it been active for one year only?
    As an investor, I want to be able to do a draft design of townhouses and smaller units myself which I could then hand over to a professional designer or architect. My objective is to have a better understanding of the process so I can convey my ideas clearly and quickly. Secondly to develop good design principles and spacial awareness.
    Will your course allow me to do townhouses or small blocks of units (say 6-8)?
    Kind regards
    Beverle

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Beverle, once completed you’ll had the knowledge to do that adding much more to what you already know.

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  9. Ernest

    I’m interested in learning on line architectural reading.

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      All you need do is click the JOIN US link above.

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Orlando,
      As I just told someone in an email just a few minutes ago: “The courses are worth a whole lot more than the $50, but we want everyone who is willing to learn to afford it. As you probably read from my website, the proceeds are used for our ministry at http://parsonscorner.org. It is a high quality set of courses in my humble opinion.”

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  10. Mike Tallent

    Tim, I enrolled in the courses 2 months ago and just would like to say, well done sir. Most all that I know was self taught and I had tried to learn residential drafting on my own using text books. I just was missing one element. That element was the methodology you used to create these courses.

    Instead of giving me a broad spectrum of information, your studies took me step by step, and as you know, I had very few questions. Bravo for your efforts. I plan to move on to the site plan course shortly. I’m sure it will be as good or even better an experience.

    Thank you

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      It was a pleasure Mike. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. I emailed your certificate out today. Your grade was 100%. Well done to you too sir…

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  11. Gaynor Alexander

    Hi,

    I am looking for a house plan drawing course to do online and am interested in doing this course.

    Does the qualification at the end of this course enable me to legally draw house plans in Australia ?

    Gaynor

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    1. Tim Davis Post author

      Gaynor, I’ve yet to find any Australian law that says you’re prohibited from drawing house plans in Australia. There may be a limit on the square footage you’ll be allowed to draw without an engineers review in your particular municipality, but that’s no different than here in the US.

      Your certificate from us however, would show your local building inspector that you have had formal training in residential architecture, which is a big plus for your plans receiving approval.

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      1. Gaynor Alexander

        thank you for your reply.

        I would like to do this course but I am moving within the month and will sign up for it after then.

        Thank you

        Gaynor

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        1. Tim Davis Post author

          I look forward to it Gaynor. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you have any.

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