Online Self-Paced CAD Training
Not everyone can commit to a fixed class schedule, and now you don’t have to. Spectrum Solutions’ self-paced CAD training courses give you the flexibility to learn CAD online on your own timeline, without sacrificing the quality instruction you’d expect from an Autodesk and Hexagon-authorized training center. Purchase a course, access your video content, and move through the material as fast or as gradually as your schedule allows. Whether you want to learn CAD design skills for the first time or need to add a new software to your professional toolkit, these courses put you in control of your own training.
What's Included in Each Self-Paced Course
Each self-paced course follows the same structured curriculum used in our in-person and online/virtual sessions. You’ll get access to video instruction recorded by experienced industry practitioners.
You can pause, rewind, and revisit any lesson as many times as needed. There’s no live session to keep up with and no waiting for the next scheduled class, just focused instruction you can access from anywhere with an internet connection.
Because the self-paced format covers the same essential CAD design concepts as our structured programs, you finish with practical, job-ready skills regardless of how quickly you complete the material.
Why Learn CAD Online with Spectrum Solutions
There’s no shortage of generic video tutorials on the internet. What separates our self-paced CAD courses from the rest comes down to the source. We’re an authorized training center for Autodesk and Hexagon. Our course content reflects current tools, real workflows, and the specific software versions used in professional plant design and structural engineering environments. Our instructors are industry practitioners who bring hands-on field experience into every lesson, and our E-learning/online curriculum is Autodesk-approved courseware. When you learn CAD online with us, you get the same caliber of instruction as our live courses, packaged in a format you can access anywhere and complete on your own terms.
Your CAD Skills Don't Have to Wait for the Next Scheduled Class
Spectrum Solutions’ self-paced courses give you a direct, flexible path to learn CAD design online from authorized instructors who know the industry firsthand. Purchase a course today and start building the skills that put you ahead in plant design, structural drafting, and beyond. View our available programs and enroll the moment you’re ready.
Who This Training Is For?
We built our self-paced format with three groups of learners in mind:
Independent learners: Self-motivated learners who prefer to learn at their own pace, on their own schedule, and in their own environment outside of the classroom. If you’re working toward a drafting or design role in the energy and oil & gas industry, these courses give you a direct path to software proficiency.
Busy learners: People who don’t have the time or schedule to meet in person for class regularly. Scheduling conflicts, shift rotations, and geographic distance can make live training difficult to coordinate.
Businesses training their teams: Self-paced courses let learners train independently, without the company needing to pull multiple people away at once. Companies can have employees enhance or learn new skills, and each employee completes the course on their own timeline. Your business can buy a subscription that grants access to any or all software, which can be assigned to employees at the company’s discretion, and everyone receives consistent, verified instruction from a Hexagon- and Autodesk-authorized source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have CAD software installed on my computer before purchasing a self-paced course?
The software requirement depends on the specific course. For self-paced video courses, we will provide you with access to the relevant software on your own machine to practice the exercises alongside the instruction. We recommend confirming the software requirements listed on each individual course page before purchasing.
Are Spectrum Solutions' self-paced courses recognized by employers in the energy and oil & gas industry?
Because Spectrum Solutions is an authorized training center for Autodesk and Hexagon, the two primary software vendors behind AutoCAD Plant 3D and CADWorx, completing a course through a program like ours carries significant weight with employers in the energy and oil and gas sector, where these software platforms are standard. While individual employers set their own hiring criteria, training from an authorized source demonstrates verified, vendor-recognized instruction.
How long do I have access to a self-paced course after I purchase it?
Access duration varies by course. Specific access terms will be listed on each course’s purchase page when enrollment opens. If you have questions about access length for a particular program before making a purchase decision, contact us directly at 713-936-3623, and our team will walk you through the details.
