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FROM FRUSTRATED TO CONFIDENT
70% Of Our Students Draw Their First Complete Architectural Floor Plan Within 30 Days Of Starting...
- Taught By Professional Draftsmen (Coaching Included!)
- Focus On Architecture & Construction
- Built With Real-Life Examples
- Create Your Own Hands-On Projects
- Every Lesson Based On The AutoCAD Certified Professional Requirements
Create a stunning portfolio, learn by creating real-world projects, and get prepared for your official certification exam.
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Built On Success. Designed For Your Future
For almost half a decade, we've helped hundreds of students and in the last 3 months 26 aspiring architectural designers build beautiful portfolios, gain real-world experience with real-world projects, and get trained for AutoCAD Certification, all through our industry-leading Academy.
After building and refining our curriculum with a team of students and experts, we built the AutoCAD Architect Academy: Design & Certification. A rigorous, career-ready program designed for todays market.
Our focus is straightforward: help you build a portfolio that showcases your knowledge by working on real projects that actually prepare you for work done in the construction design industry. Plus get you ready to take your AutoCAD Certification exams. In addition, get 1-on-1 coaching and access to our exclusive community space to back you up!
Your Path To Becoming Certified
Step 1
Apply & Enroll
Apply online to confirm fit, review expectations, and get clear next steps. No sales calls or pressure.
Step 2
Build In-Demand Skills
Learn by doing through on-demand lessons, group coaching calls, and hands-on projects. In-depth feedback is provided at every stage.
Step 3
Make Real Projects
Design real-world projects that show you think, make decisions, and solve problems (not just lines and circles).
Step 4
Earn Your Certification
Graduate with the knowledge required to tackle the AutoCAD Certified User & Professional exams confidently to prove you have what it takes.
Step 5
Land Your New Role
Get structured support throughout the program. We'll give you tips on freelancing, what the industry is really looking for, and support you in finding a role you'll love!
Realistic Feedback To Become Job-Ready
At the AutoCAD Architect Academy, feedback & real world projects are the core of how you learn.
You won't submit a project, get a quick "looks good" and move on. Instead, you'll receive clear, detailed feedback on your work, we'll discuss the issues that you had in making the project, and help you refine your process and your projects until they reflect the details a client would expect.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
1. Submit work whenever you're ready (No deadlines)
2. Receive actionable, specific feedback within a defined review window
3. Tune your project and get the guidance you need so you're never guessing what to do next
You'll work closely with our design team, get live feedback during our monthly group coaching calls & 1-on-1 calls, and receive detailed step-by-step answers in the community space.
We focus on quality, not just completion. We'll stick with you to the end (giving examples, guidance, and personalized feedback) so the work you do reflects what's required in the industry so you can confidently start doing your own design work freelancing, or working at a firm!
Build A Real, Transformative Career
For most Architect Academy students, starting or changing careers isn't about chasing a trendy job.
It's about designing projects their proud of and stepping into roles where their skills are valued.
Our students come from many backgrounds:
1. Students who are looking to upskill on their resume, so they can freelance or work at a firm.
2. Professionals who are looking to upskill and learn AutoCAD to gain confidence.
3. People from outside construction looking for a way to get into the design field.
What changed wasn't just their job title.
They learned how to:
1. Think like an Architectural / Construction Designer
2. Build a portfolio of projects that show judgement, critical thinking skills, and professionalism
3. Work in AutoCAD with confidence and with the ability to troubleshoot by themselves
That combination: quality drawing skills, mentorship, and a professional goal, is what helps people successfully transition into designing beautiful floor plans and designs with AutoCAD.
The Industry Is Growing & The Bar Is Rising
AutoCAD design roles continue to grow across industries, but especially in construction. According to U.S. labor data, specialized design roles in AutoCAD, such as in civil engineering, architecture, and interior design are expected to grow due to infrastructure needs.
But growth hasn't made hiring easier.
As more people attempt to get into the growing design field, hiring teams are raising the bar.
Many applicants are struggling to stand out: not because they lack interest, but because their experience and their education don't teach them how to create stunning, realistic drawings. Their skills don't match day-to-day work, and their experience isn't clearly communicated.
The AutoCAD Architect Academy is designed to help you meet the current hiring standard, not an outdated one: by building practical skills, doing hands-on projects, and earning credentials and skills that signal readiness and professionalism.
Community Changes How You Learn
Learning how to design beautiful plans in AutoCAD isn't done in isolation.
At the AutoCAD Architect Academy, you become part of a professional community made up of current students, alumni, mentors and experienced designers who have jobs in the field.
That connection shows up in practical ways:
- Learning alongside peers who are working towards the same goal
- Getting perspective and feedback from designers at different stages of their careers
- Seeing how others tackled challenges in their designs, projects, and how they landed their jobs
The community is knit together into the program through monthly group coaching sessions, 1-on-1 support when you need it, and group chats.
This isn't about networking for the sake of networking. It's about developing your design skills at a professional level, in a professional environment, and building connections that last after you finish.
Our Industry-Leading Curriculum
Our online AutoCAD course curriculum focuses on the practical skills and hands-on experience that employers are looking for.
With over 125+ lessons across 6 comprehensive modules, you'll develop a complete skillset to confidently enter the architectural or construction design field.
AutoCAD Fundamentals
Quickly learn AutoCAD drawing skills and shortcuts to help you draft efficiently & confidently.
AutoCAD 3D Essentials
Use the basic tools of AutoCAD 3D and use AutoCAD Architecture to make your drawings come to life.
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Preparation For Certification
Prepare for AutoDESK Certification to get even more professionalism for your resume.
Principles Of Drafting
Follow proven drafting processes to create complex, detailed floor plans that build confidence using AutoCAD.
Blueprint Foundations
Craft exquisite and professional blueprints that any client would find beautiful and easy-to-read.
Bonus Modules
Bonus content focused on AutoCAD Architecture + AutoCAD Electrical to get you confident in the toolsets.
Build Real Projects That Give You Confidence
Real world projects aren't just something that is there for you to figure out once you start working. It's how employers and clients evaluate how you think, solve problems, and approach real architectural & construction design work in AutoCAD.
The AutoCAD Architect Academy program helps you develop professional skills creating a portfolio of real projects that reflect a level of professionalism and problem solving that employers and clients expect.
Inside the program you will:
1. Design projects based on realistic requirements (not just generic line drawings or basics)
2. Apply advanced techniques to draft faster and more efficiently in ways that are easily understood
3. Graduate with a portfolio of real projects that reflect your professionalism and attention to detail
The results speak for themselves. We've helped students use their skills to start freelancing & land high-paying jobs at design firms. As well as those who are already struggling with designing in AutoCAD to finally get the clarity they needed to start drawing beautiful plans in half the time.
The Verwey Drafting Inc. Promise
We've designed the AutoCAD Architect Academy for real AutoCAD Design roles, and we're willing to stand behind that commitment.
If you enter the program and within 14 days determine it is not a good fit for you, you may be eligible for a full tuition refund*, in accordance with the terms outlined in the enrollment agreement.
This promise exists for a reason.
We ask our students to invest time and effort into building job ready skills and a strong portfolio of projects. In return, we commit to providing the curriculum, mentorship, feedback, and career support needed to meet today's hiring standards.
The full refund criteria, timelines, and responsibilities for both parties are clearly defined in the enrollment agreement, which we will review and accept together.
*Must have completed under 20% of the course & have been enrolled for less than 14 days to be eligible.
A Certification That Shows Professionalism
The AutoCAD Architect Academy by Verwey Drafting Inc. is designed to reflect practical skills and readiness, not just the completion of the course.
Because the AutoCAD Architect Academy curriculum is reviewed by experts annually, the certification and the skills you learn show that you've completed a structured program aligned with industry expectations (including project design skills, basic drafting skills, and following professional standards and guidelines).
Through the program you will:
1. Earn a Certificate of Completion & build the skills needed to take official Certification exams
2. Graduate with the skills needed to create stunning floor plans and drawing sets
3. Join a growing group of designers who share a common standard in their skills
Our academy never expires. You retain lifetime access to all the course content, as well as the community space for life!
Is AutoCAD Architect Academy The Right Fit?
The AutoCAD Architect Academy is a strong fit for people who:
- Are serious about moving into the architectural / construction design industry
- Want to build real projects and get the skills that the workplace demand & get detailed feedback
- Are comfortable receiving direct, constructive feedback to improve their work and processes
The AutoCAD Architect Academy may not be the right fit if you:
-Are looking for a quick crash course that's doesn't test your skills
-Prefer theory with no desire to do real practice or work on real projects
-Want guaranteed outcomes without actively engaging in the work
We'd rather help you make a clear, informed decision than push you into the wrong program.
Hands-On Real Skills vs. Academic Credentials
Academic degrees have a place.
But for Architectural or Construction design roles, adding another degree on its own doesn't always get you confidence or real world skills that matter.
We regularly work with aspiring designers (including those already in the workforce or having graduated architectural degrees) who are still working to bridge the gap between their academic work and the expectations they were faced with from employers.
That's why many career changers and novices choose the AutoCAD Architect Academy instead of yet another traditional degree program.
AutoCAD Academy
Industry-relevant experience
2-6 months (+ Lifetime Access)
Personalized coaching
Realistic, hands-on curriculum
Flexible and remote
From $333.33/mo (6-month plan)
$1,999 ($1499 With Full Pay)
University Program
Academic experience
36 Months on Average
One teacher with many students
Traditional, lecture-style education
Inflexible and rigid
$10,000+ or more
All salary and tuition figures reflect publicly available data from February 2026 from catalogs.
AutoCAD Architect Academy vs Other Programs
Choose The Right Program
Launching a career in Architectural or Construction design is a meaningful decision, and the quality of your preparation for that role matters.
Many programs focus on speed or surface-level credentials & skills leaving your frustrated when you finally start designing as a career. The AutoCAD Architect Academy is designed differently: with an emphasis on mastering skills, creating beautiful, quality drawings and projects, and being prepared to become an AutoCAD Certified Professional.
Rather than being "good enough", we focus on helping our students create projects that reflect what's required in the professional workplace and to stop the struggles associated with regular academics.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
If the AutoCAD Architect Academy feels like the right fit, the next step is to apply.
Submitting an application is how we review fit, confirm expectations, and share clear next steps (without pressure or sales calls).
If accepted, you'll move forward with access to working on self-paced content, plenty of hands-on projects to get you confident in doing complex design work, and get you prepared for your AutoCAD Certification exams.
When you're ready, you can apply below!
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