Computer-Aided Parametric Modeler
Certificate
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Applied Technology Division
Step into the world of high-tech design with Pima’s Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Parametric Modeler Certificate. This hands-on program teaches you to create smart 3D models using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Revit, SketchUp, ArcGIS, or Civil 3D. Whether you’re interested in manufacturing, construction or land development, you’ll gain real skills that can lead to careers in design for manufacturing and defense, architecture and building systems, civil engineering or landscape design, and more.
Learn from experienced instructors at Pima’s Downtown Campus and train on the same tools used by professionals in the field. You’ll also be prepared to earn certifications like Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP). Want to go further? Stack your certificate into a CAD Associate of Applied Science and explore transfer options for a 90/30 bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University. With strong job prospects across industries, this program is a powerful first step toward a creative, tech-driven career.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Create detailed computer-aided drawings that bring design ideas to life and help communicate them clearly.
- Understand different graphic outputs — like 2D plans and 3D models — that are used throughout the design process.
- Build practical skills in industry-standard software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Revit,SketchUp, ArcGIS, or Civil 3D depending on your career path.
- Understand how to turn real-world concepts into precise technical drawings used in manufacturing, construction, and land development.
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Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
1 year
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Study Methods
In Person
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
Shape the future of design!
As a parametric modeler, you don’t just draw — you create smart, adaptable 3D models that can respond to real-world design challenges. Whether you are working with engineers on cutting-edge products, helping architects design energy-efficient buildings, or developing designs on the land from gardens to subdivisions, your work becomes the digital foundation for innovation. With parametric tools, a single change can update an entire model automatically, making the process faster, more precise, and more creative. You are not simply drafting, you are helping to design integrated and sustainable products and environments.
Take the Next Step
Build on your certificate by applying your credits toward the Computer-Aided Design AAS degree and continue advancing your career.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
