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Career Area: Architecture and Construction
Local Certificate
Program Number: 99-106-A
Approximately 2-6 Months to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
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Applied Design Software Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this certificate:

  • Mechanical Designer
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • Engineering Technician
  • Architectural Designer
  • Architectural Drafter

Wisconsin Technical College Applied Design Software Programs

The Applied Design Software certificate is designed for individuals seeking entry-level employment as a 2D/3D computer-aided design/drafting technician or those looking to increase their computer design skills within the architectural, engineering and/or manufacturing industries.

The certificate will provide the necessary training in computer-based architectural and mechanical design to meet entry-level competencies for producing a wide range of documents in the various manufacturing industries. Learners will receive hands-on training in different 2D and 3D computer-aided design systems throughout their associated coursework.

Courses in this certificate will also ladder into the Architectural Design & Technology and/or Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Associate Degree programs at NTC.

Applied Design Software Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Northcentral Applied Design Software at Northcentral

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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