Civil Drafting

Certificate
Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster

Why choose Civil Drafting?

  • Perfect for problem solvers who love complex designs.
  • Get started in drafting and engineering with skills in computer-aided design.
  • Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications and cutting-edge, computer-generated virtual models for the civil engineering industry.
This certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!

Program Locations

Online

What You'll Learn

Outcomes

  • Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering drawings. 
  • Practice using various drafting programs and tools to prepare sketches to scale with annotations.  
  • Create subdivision, property, traverse, topographic, and contour drawings. 
  • Create drawings for sanitary sewers, water mains, and dry utility layout and modeling. 

Employability Skills

  • Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
  • Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
  • Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
  • Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
  • Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility

Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.

Estimated Entire Certificate Cost

Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.

  • Tuition & Fees: $1,151.04
  • Books: $53.30
  • Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
  • Total Estimated Cost: $1,204.34

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending. 

Instructors

Careers

Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

“The education I received at Mid-State has been invaluable. It built a foundation that is endlessly improving, providing excellent growth opportunities in my career.”

KEVIN BELLA
GRADUATE

Choose Your Path

Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.

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