Technical Designer, Career Pathway certificate
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
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Pathway Certificate: Technical Designer | Less than 1 year |
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý115 | Practical Mathematics for CAD Designers and Drafters | 4 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý160 | Drafting Fundamentals | 4 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý175 | SolidWorks Fundamentals | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý185 | Inventor Fundamentals | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý155 | Fusion Fundamentals | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý·¡±·³Ò¸éÌý105 | 3D Modeling and Engineering Graphics | |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý275 | SolidWorks Advanced | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý285 | Advanced Inventor | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý225 | Advanced Fusion 360 | |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý255 | Kinematics Drafting | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý265 | Mechanical Design Drafting | |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý280 | Cooperative Education: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý195 | CAD Simulation for Drafters and Designers | 4 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý235 | Materials and Design for Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý245 | Product Design and Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý100 | CADD Orientation | 3 |
| °ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý105 | Digital Design and Fabrication Fundamentals | 3 |
| ´Ç°ùÌý°ä´¡¶Ù¶ÙÌý110 | STEM Electric Guitar Build | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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