Engineering Technology/CAD Advanced Certificate
Total Program Credits: 13
The Engineering Technology/CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Advanced Certificate curriculum provides the student with the coursework needed to be in an entry-level position where skills and knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is required.
Contains coursework within the Engineering Technology AAS degree; a degree that gives graduates the education needed to fill technical positions in product design and development and transfers to four-year technology-related programs, including (but not limited to) the Illinois Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University and Purdue University/Calumet. These four-year programs further prepare the graduates to move into leadership roles, such as industrial supervision, machine and tool designer, technical buyers, production expediters and cost estimators.
Stackable Degree:
Engineering Technology/Mechanical Design, Associate in Applied ScienceEngineering Technology/Mechatronics, Associate in Applied Science
Stackable Certificate:
Engineering Technology/Design Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/CAD Advanced Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Measure in inches and metric system.
- Analyze a piece-part drawing to produce 2D/3D models.
- Generate 3D CAD models from isometric drawings of models.
- Produce detail drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor and Solidworks in 1st and 3rd Angle Projection.
- Generate assembly with bill of material drawings of model assemblies in Inventor and Solidworks.
(Reviewed Fall 2025)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
Note: The course list below is only a suggested grouping of courses to take in one semester.
These courses do not all need to be taken in one semester.
You must take ENT 110 first, or concurrently, with the other courses, as part of this certificate (or while working towards your degree in Engineering Technology).
You can take only ENT 110 in your first semester, and then take ENT 252, ENT 255, and/or ENT 280 in whatever order you find works for your schedule in subsequent semesters.
Please consult with the Engineering Technology Department for course availability and optimal scheduling by term based on your course scheduling needs.
| ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD | Core Course | 4 |
| ENT 252 ◊ # Introduction to Mechanical AutoCAD | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 255 ◊ # Autodesk Inventor Design & Rendering | Core Course | 3 |
| ENT 280 ◊ # Solidworks Design & Rendering | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See ENT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Andrea Blaylock, Ext. 3507; email: andreablaylock@triton.edu; Cell Phone: (708) 714-0029
KEY
(AAS/AA/AS/AGS/GECC/AES) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |
KEY
(CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |