Practical command-based CAD training for AutoCAD®-style workflow
Most CAD training jumps straight into buttons, menus, and endless tools—leaving beginners frustrated and overwhelmed.
Shortcut CAD takes a different approach by focusing on practical drafting workflow, commands, shortcuts, and real-world drawing techniques that help CAD finally start making sense.
Whether you’re brand new to CAD or returning after years away, this course helps you build confidence without getting lost in complexity.
Simplify CAD with Shortcut CAD
Most CAD users struggle not because CAD is impossible to learn—but because they’re trying to learn too many things at once.
Shortcut CAD focuses on practical drafting workflow, commands, shortcuts, and real-world drawing habits that help CAD start feeling more logical and less overwhelming.
Instead of memorizing endless tools and menus, you’ll learn how experienced CAD users simplify the drawing process and build faster, more natural workflow habits over time.
Why Shortcut CAD Works Differently
If you’ve spent hours jumping between YouTube videos, forum posts, and random tutorials without feeling truly productive, you’re not alone.
Most CAD training teaches isolated tools and features without explaining the workflow behind efficient drafting.
Shortcut CAD focuses on practical command-based workflow, shortcuts, reusable techniques, and real drawing habits that experienced CAD users rely on every day. Instead of trying to memorize everything at once, you’ll learn how CAD actually works so the drawing process becomes simpler and more natural over time.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of the course, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of how CAD workflow actually works—from commands and object snaps to scaling, layouts, annotations, and reusable drafting techniques.
More importantly, you’ll build confidence using CAD in a practical way so drawing begins to feel more natural, organized, and productive over time.
Introducing Shortcut CAD
Shortcut CAD is a practical online CAD course designed to simplify the learning process through command-based drafting workflow, shortcuts, and real-world drawing exercises.
Instead of overwhelming you with endless tools and menus, the course focuses on helping you understand how experienced CAD users actually work so you can build faster, more efficient drafting habits over time.
What’s Included In Shortcut CAD
Short, Focused Lessons
Each lesson is broken into manageable 5–10 minute sessions so you can learn CAD without feeling overwhelmed.
Real Drawing Examples
Follow practical drafting exercises including floor plans, piping layouts, dimensions, annotations, scaling, and reusable CAD workflow techniques.
Command-Based Workflow Training
Learn commands, shortcuts, object snaps, Dynamic Input, layers, templates, and drafting methods that help reduce clicking and improve productivity.
Downloadable Resources
Includes PDF references, reusable drawing examples, templates, and workflow materials you can continue using after the course.
Lifetime Access
Go at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever needed as your CAD skills continue improving over time.
Modules Overview
Module 0: Welcome/Setup – Introduction and software requirements.
Module 1: Creating a Simple CAD Workspace – Declutter your workspace and learn navigation.
Module 2: Basic Input of a Drawing – Learn X and Y coordinate systems and basic input.
Module 3: Importance of Object Snapping – Use object snaps and grips for accurate drawings.
Module 4: Understanding CAD Templates – Save time with DWT files.
Module 5: Using Blocks to Your Advantage – Create, edit, and use block attributes.
Module 6: Drawing Input – Work on a floor plan using dynamic input and polylines.
Module 7: Piping and Tanks Input – Add piping, valves, and tanks using blocks.
Module 8: Using Layers – Organize your project with layers.
Module 9: Annotations and Dimensions – Create styles for annotations and dimensions.
Module 10: Dimensions, Leaders, and Notes—Apply styles to dimensions and annotate your drawing. Module 11: Paperspace, Viewports & Scaling—Use Paperspace and create viewports.
Module 12: Plotting (Printing)—Make final revisions and print your project.
Bonus Modules: Recovery and Backup and Intro to 3D!
Hi, I’m Erik Z.
For over 25 years, I’ve helped CAD users simplify drafting workflow and become more productive using practical command-based techniques.
ike many users learning CAD in the early days, I spent years dealing with confusing workflows, trial and error, unnecessary clicking, and inefficient drawing habits. Over time, I realized experienced CAD users were often working in a completely different way—relying on commands, shortcuts, reusable systems, and workflow patterns instead of constantly searching through menus.
That realization completely changed the way I approached CAD drafting.
Shortcut CAD was created to help simplify the learning process so CAD starts feeling more logical, structured, and productive instead of overwhelming and frustrating.
Whether you’re brand new to CAD or returning after years away, the goal is simple:
👉 help you build practical workflow habits that make drawing faster and easier over time.
Shortcut CAD is just right for you if you are:
- Just starting CAD without any experience
- Overwhelmed with learning everything at once
- Have some CAD background, but struggle with productivity
- Want to become a CAD consultant and increase your earnings
- Too busy to learn CAD on your own
- Seeking support and mentorship as you learn CAD
Special Offer: Limited-Time Discount
Enroll in Shortcut CAD today for just $249 and receive lifetime access to the course content. This zero-risk purchase comes with a 2-week satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the course, you’ll receive a full refund, no questions asked.
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