Earn SPC's 24-credt-hour (8-class) Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Certificate and gain the skills you need to assist engineers in planning, designing and detailing. You can also work toward industry certifications in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Learn in our Collaborative Center for Emerging Technologies
You will sharpen your SolidWorks and AutoCAD skills in our state-of-the-art training facilityCollaborative Center for Emerging Technologies on the Clearwater Campus.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
7,780
2033
8,950
Percent Change
15
Projected Job Openings
890
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
1,400
2033
1,570
Percent Change
12
Projected Job Openings
140
skills you learn in SPC's Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Certificate
- Advanced CAD commands
- Three-dimensional (3-D) drawings
- Solid modeling software
- Digital engineering design fundamentals
- Digital modeling fundamentals
Business Administration Transfer Plan
BUS-TR
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2025 (655)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2025 (655), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. The following requirements are intended for students interested in completing an Associate in Arts Degree from SPC and transferring to the Business Administration Bachelor program at SPC or an equivalent in the State of Florida (CIP Code 52.0201). You should always consult with your desired transfer institution to determine if your anticipated program is limited access and to ensure the correct coursework is being taken (including any foreign language requirements). For institution specific information, click here to access the FloridaShines website.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1192401010 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Federal CIP Code
24.0101 - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Continuing YOUR EDUCATION at SPC
The Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Certificate is part of and transfers to SPC's Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree.
