Computer-Aided Design
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If you’re detail-oriented and love to create, Pima’s Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs can help turn your interests into a high-demand career. CAD uses software to design, draw, and virtual model everything from buildings and roads to mechanical parts and products — turning ideas into real-world plans.
Whether you pursue a certificate or degree, you’ll learn everything from two dimensional drafting to advanced 3D modeling, utilizing industry-standard software. Your training can lead to jobs with mechanical and electrical manufacturing and defense companies, architectural and building systems firms, or civil engineering and landscape design firms.
In Tucson, there’s especially strong demand for skilled technicians and entry level designers in manufacturing, building, and land development design projects. With hands-on experience and a solid foundation from Pima, you’ll be ready to step into a career where your creativity and precision really make an impact.
Completing our program prepares you for a career as:
- CAD technician
- CAD parametric modeler
- Entry-level designer
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Design Your Future: CAD Skills Open Doors Everywhere
With a CAD certification, you're not just learning to draft and model — you’re stepping into a world of design opportunity. From mechanical and electrical manufacturing and defense companies, to architectural design and building systems firms, and civil engineering and landscape design firms, CAD skills are your passport to a high-tech, high-impact career. Whether you're creating designs for complex parts and assemblies; buildings and interiors; plumbing, HVAC, lighting and electrical systems, civil engineering projects for transportation or land development, or landscapes and pools, these versatile credentials let you bring big ideas to life — and get paid well doing it.
Degrees & Certificates
At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.
