AutoCAD Electrical Corporate Training
Learn to author electrical schematics, wire control circuits, and design panel layouts in AutoCAD Electrical through live guided labs.
Edstellar, a corporate training company, delivers corporate training that helps electrical design teams master AutoCAD Electrical: building intelligent schematics, configuring PLC hardware, designing control panel layouts, and producing audited BOM reports.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / off-site10 languagesDelivered inEnglish, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian100+ countriesWe have delivered inUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build a production-ready electrical design team
The Edstellar CAD & DESIGN ENGINEERING Capability Model
Diagnose schematic practice
Skill checks map your team's schematic standards, template discipline, and drawing turnaround before training starts.
Standardize the project setup
Templates, symbol libraries, and wire numbering formats are aligned to one house standard your whole team shares.
Practice in guided labs
Hands-on labs build ladders, circuits, PLC modules, and panel layouts against your own templates and standards.
Measure drawing quality
Audits and instructor design reviews check accuracy, cross-references, and reports against your quality bar.
Scale across projects
Reusable catalogs, projects, and templates carry the standards to new teams, sites, and product lines.
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Program Overview: What is AutoCAD Electrical?
AutoCAD Electrical is Edstellar's instructor-led technical program for electrical designers, control engineers, and panel builders who produce industrial control schematics. Participants master project setup, intelligent schematic authoring, wiring with automated cross-referencing, PLC configuration, and panel layout design. The program also covers report generation, drawing audits, and project reuse for production-grade electrical documentation.
Training is hands-on from the first module. Participants build real electrical projects in guided labs: setting up the design environment, authoring schematics with intelligent components, wiring circuits with live cross-referencing, then configuring PLCs and laying out panels. Instructors coach your team through each drawing with direct, drawing-by-drawing feedback. The program closes with a capstone where each participant completes a full electrical project build and defends it in review.
Control drawing sets keep failing the same way: wire numbers that don't cross-reference, schematics divorced from the PLC program, panels redrawn per job. This program teaches schematic discipline, automated cross-referencing, consistent tagging, reports generated from drawing data. Everything is practiced on realistic control circuits, so it transfers to the next panel you build.
The capstone is a complete electrical project build: full schematic set, PLC configuration, panel layout, and generated reports, assembled and reviewed like a client deliverable. Your designers go back producing drawings where every wire number cross-references, every component tag stays consistent, and the bill of materials matches the schematics.
The program follows your team's real work: set up an electrical project the way your shop runs it, author schematics with intelligent components that carry catalog data, wire and cross-reference circuits, configure PLC hardware, build panel footprints and terminal plans, then generate audited reports. Guided labs use your templates and drawing standards so every technique transfers directly to day-to-day work.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
24 instructor-led hours
Six modules from project setup to a full capstone build.
- 2
6 guided labs
Every module ends with a hands-on lab on your templates.
- 3
1 capstone project
A complete electrical project package reviewed by the instructor.
- 4
Audited reports pack
BOMs, wire lists, and audits produced from your capstone.
- Instructor-led live sessions in a hybrid format
- Guided labs on every module with instructor review
- Training templates aligned to your design standards
- Symbol and catalog library setup guidance
- Post-training reference material and checklists
- Scheduling in batches around your team's calendar
Build your team's skills. Anywhere in the world.
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AutoCAD Electrical Course Topics and Program Outline
24 hours across 6 modules: project setup, schematic authoring, wiring and circuits, PLC and panel layouts, reports and audits, and a capstone build.
Built by Edstellar with CAD and electrical design expertise
Built by control panel designers and electrical CAD specialists who author schematics and panel layouts in production, shaped around your templates and design standards.
We review your templates, standards, and drawing workflows, then target labs to the gaps that matter most.
Live sessions cover project setup, schematic authoring, and component intelligence with instructor demos.
Build wiring, PLC, and panel layouts hands-on in your test project, with an instructor correcting as you go.
Complete a capstone electrical project and audited reports, reviewed against your own design standards.
From first schematic to a capstone project package, every technique is practiced in guided labs.
Delivered as
Delivered as a hybrid program of live instruction and guided labs, scheduled around your team's calendar in flexible batches.
Create a project, apply title blocks and wire numbering formats, then build a shared template drawing your team can reuse.
learna)Navigating the Project Manager and project descriptions
b)Creating and organizing project drawing lists
c)Template drawings, title blocks, and drawing properties
d)Wire numbering formats and ladder defaults
e)Symbol libraries, menus, and catalog database basics
Author a multi-ladder control schematic with intelligent components and linked catalog data.
learna)Ladder insertion, rung numbering, and referencing
b)Inserting and editing schematic components
c)Parent and child contact relationships
d)Assigning catalog data to components
e)PLC module insertion and one-line diagrams
Wire a motor control circuit with cross-references and formatted wire annotations.
practicea)Multiwire circuits and wire routing workflows
b)Source and destination signal arrows
c)Automatic wire annotation and numbering
d)Cross-reference formatting and updates
e)Circuit builder for standard control circuits
Build a PLC cabinet layout with footprints, terminal strips, and DIN rail runs.
practicea)Parametric PLC module insertion
b)I/O point configuration and addressing
c)Panel footprints and nameplate layouts
d)Terminal strips, jumpers, and numbering
e)DIN rail, wireway, and layout planning
Generate audited BOM reports and migrate a legacy project into your new templates.
applya)BOM, parts list, and wire list reports
b)Project audits and error checks
c)Title block attribute updates across drawings
d)Copying, reusing, and archiving projects
e)Data exchange formats for downstream tools
Deliver a complete electrical project package: schematics, panel layout, and audited reports.
applya)End-to-end electrical project build
b)Schematic to panel layout handoff
c)Assembling the report and BOM package
d)Instructor design review and feedback
e)Standards compliance sign-off checklist
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Practical electrical CAD capability your team applies on live projects: from project setup to audited drawing packages.
Configure electrical projects
Set up projects, drawing lists, and templates so every team member works from the same electrical standards.
Author intelligent schematics
Build ladders and insert components that carry catalog data, ratings, and parent-child relationships.
Wire and cross-reference circuits
Route multiwire circuits with automatic numbering, source and destination arrows, and synced cross-references.
Configure PLC hardware
Insert parametric PLC modules, assign I/O points, and keep hardware documentation aligned with drawings.
Design panel layouts
Generate footprints, terminal strips, and DIN rail plans that production teams can build without rework.
Produce audited reports
Generate BOMs, parts lists, and wire lists, and run project audits before drawings leave the shop.
Reuse projects and templates
Copy, archive, and standardize projects so proven designs and libraries spread across teams.
Teams that Benefit from this AutoCAD Electrical Group Training
Built for electrical design, panel building, controls, and plant teams that produce electrical documentation. Content adapts to role and experience, so each cohort practices the design workflows it owns day to day.
Faster, cleaner electrical schematics
Electrical design engineers author control schematics with intelligent components, correct wire numbering, and catalog-driven parts so drawings stay accurate.
Workflow friction
- Manual wire numbering that drifts
- Components without linked catalog data
- Inconsistent project templates
How the program helps
- Build ladder schematics with intelligent components
- Apply consistent wire numbering formats
- Insert catalog-backed parts in one click
Practice use cases
- Control schematics
- Motor circuits
- Ladder diagrams
- Component libraries
Production-ready panel layouts and wiring
Panel builders and manufacturing teams translate schematics into footprints, terminal plans, and wire runs that production can build without rework.
Workflow friction
- Footprints redrawn from scratch
- Terminal plans built by hand
- Rework from wiring errors
How the program helps
- Generate panel footprints from schematics
- Plan terminal strips and jumpers
- Lay out DIN rails and wireways
Practice use cases
- Panel layouts
- Terminal strips
- DIN rail plans
- Wireway routing
Accurate PLC integration for machine controls
Controls engineers configure PLC modules and I/O assignments inside the same project, keeping drawings and hardware documentation aligned.
Workflow friction
- PLC drawings detached from hardware
- I/O lists managed in spreadsheets
- Address conflicts found late
How the program helps
- Insert parametric PLC modules fast
- Assign I/O points consistently
- Document hardware addresses clearly
Practice use cases
- PLC I/O wiring
- Module layouts
- Address lists
- Control panels
Maintainable documentation for plant electricals
Plant and maintenance teams keep drawings current so troubleshooting, expansions, and audits use documentation that reflects installed reality.
Workflow friction
- Outdated as-built drawings
- Slow fault isolation
- Missing audit trails
How the program helps
- Update as-built drawings quickly
- Trace circuits for fault finding
- Run audits before inspections
Practice use cases
- As-built updates
- Troubleshooting
- Plant expansions
- Audits
Every cohort trains on workflows drawn from its own project types, templates, and design standards.
Prerequisites: Electrical designers, CAD technicians, panel builders, and controls engineers who produce or maintain electrical documentation benefit most. Familiarity with basic CAD drafting helps but is not required. Teams can start with their own templates and projects, and the program adapts to each cohort's tools and drawing standards.
Electrical designer to design lead
Skills build from project setup and schematic basics to PLC and panel design, ending with audited reports and full project ownership.
One program that grows with electrical design careers, from basics to confident practice.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Choose the delivery mode that fits your team's schedule and work locations. All modes are instructor-led with guided labs on your templates.
Hybrid Training
Blend live virtual sessions with onsite lab days, so design teams learn theory online and practice on your drawings together.
- Live instructor for every session
- Guided labs on your project templates
- Mix virtual and onsite days
- Flexible batch scheduling
Onsite Training
Train at your office with the instructor alongside your team, using your workstations, templates, and live project drawings.
- Instructor at your location
- Practice on your live projects
- Teams learn side by side
- Customized to your standards
Live Virtual Training
Join live virtual sessions with screen sharing and guided labs, designed for distributed electrical design teams.
- Live sessions over video
- Remote guided labs with review
- Train from any location
- Session recordings for revision
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your team size, locations, and preferred dates using the group quote form. We respond with a tailored plan and commercial proposal.
Yes. A discovery call with a training advisor maps your templates, standards, and skill gaps to the program before anything is scheduled.
Yes. Live virtual sessions run instructor-led with screen sharing, guided labs, and real-time feedback for distributed teams.
Yes. Onsite delivery at your office uses your workstations and live project drawings, with the instructor alongside your team.
The program runs 24 instructor-led hours across six modules, ending with a capstone electrical project reviewed by the instructor.
Question not answered here?
Put it in the request. A training specialist answers it directly, within one business day.
Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
AutoCAD Electrical follows standard drafting skills and leads into automation and safety work. Your team drafts in AutoCAD, designs electrical controls in this course, then programs the PLCs that run those panels, and finishes with arc flash and electrical safety.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your AutoCAD Electrical Corporate Training Provider
Edstellar delivers instructor-led AutoCAD Electrical training that adapts to your templates, standards, and project types, with every lab reviewed by a practitioner.
EXPERT TRAINERS
YEARS DELIVERING
ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED
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Tailored
Labs are tuned to your templates, symbol libraries, and design standards, so exercises mirror the drawings your team produces.
Proven Methodology
A learn, practice, and apply flow takes teams from project setup to a reviewed capstone that meets your quality bar.
Practice-Based Learning
Guided labs build real schematics, PLC configurations, and panel layouts instead of passive demonstrations.
Expert Trainers
Instructors are practicing electrical CAD specialists who design control panels and schematics in production environments.
Global Scale
One consistent program runs across sites and time zones, with scheduling and delivery matched to each team's calendar.
Measurable Outcomes
Audits and the instructor-reviewed capstone show drawing quality improvements against your own design standards.
Produce Coordinated Electrical Documentation Through Intelligent AutoCAD Project Workflows
Our AutoCAD Electrical training follows an electrical project from its drawing standards to its final reports. Participants develop intelligent schematics, connect component data, and coordinate wiring, PLC hardware, and panel layouts. The completed package provides a practical setting to check cross-references, reporting consistency, and the reuse of reliable project templates.
- Step 01
Consult
We discuss your electrical documentation responsibilities, drawing conventions, and recurring errors to prioritize project setup, intelligent components, cross-references, panel layouts, and reporting.
- Step 02
Plan
We establish project templates before schematic authoring, circuit wiring, PLC and panel configuration, then audit reports and complete the electrical project package.
- Step 03
Align
We align electrical designers, controls engineers, and CAD technicians around the documentation workflow, adjusting drafting support and confirming the component data available for exercises.
- Step 04
Customize
We tailor sample motor-control circuits, wire numbering, and cabinet layouts to relevant documentation practices while keeping the exercise focused on design records rather than installation.
- Step 05
Execute
Participants build a ladder schematic, link catalog data, place panel components, and generate reports with feedback on cross-references and consistency across project documents.
- Step 06
Evaluate
We assess the electrical package for coherent schematics and panel layouts, consistent wire and component references, accurate BOM output, and resolved audit findings.
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AutoCAD Electrical Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request AutoCAD Electrical Training for Your Team
Tell us about your team size, locations, and training goals. We will design an AutoCAD Electrical program around your templates and design standards.