Equip Your Electrical Engineering Teams to Design Smarter Control Systems with AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical is Autodesk's specialized toolset, built on AutoCAD, for designing and documenting electrical control systems. It adds electrical-specific tools, automatic wire numbering and component tagging, an extensive library of schematic and panel symbols, PLC I/O modules, and one-click reporting, so engineers can produce accurate control-circuit and wiring diagrams far faster than with general drafting software. Because so much industrial automation, machinery, and panel design depends on consistent, error-free electrical documentation, teams that work fluently in AutoCAD Electrical keep projects coordinated, standards-compliant, and on schedule.

As manufacturers and engineering firms automate more of their machinery and infrastructure, this program helps your teams design control systems and wiring schematics accurately and efficiently in AutoCAD Electrical. Empower your people with expert-led on-site, off-site, and virtual sessions delivered by Edstellar, a premier corporate training provider serving organizations worldwide in-person and virtually across popular languages. Built around your goals, the program turns AutoCAD Electrical skills into lasting capabilities that lift performance across your electrical design, controls, and engineering teams.

By the end of the program, your team can set up and manage project files, draw and number electrical schematics, tag and edit components, place PLC modules and I/O points, create and reuse custom symbols, and generate reports and audits automatically. The result is faster design cycles, fewer wiring errors, consistent documentation across projects, and an electrical engineering team confident across the full AutoCAD Electrical workflow.

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Skills Your Employees Will Gain

These are the core, hands-on capabilities your team builds during the program.

  • Electrical Drafting
    Electrical Drafting is the creation of detailed electrical schematics and layouts using specialized software. this skill is important for engineers and designers to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe electrical systems in projects.
  • Schematic Design
    Schematic Design is the process of creating preliminary design concepts and layouts. this skill is important for architects and engineers to visualize ideas, ensuring effective communication and project feasibility.
  • Panel Layout
    Panel Layout is the skill of designing and organizing components within a panel for optimal functionality and aesthetics. this skill is important for electrical engineers and designers, ensuring efficient space utilization and safety in installations.
  • Circuit Design
    Circuit Design is the process of creating electronic circuits to perform specific functions. This skill is important for engineers and technicians to develop efficient, reliable systems.
  • PLC Programming
    Plc Programming involves creating and managing software for programmable logic controllers, essential for automating machinery. This skill is important for engineers and technicians to enhance efficiency, ensure safety, and optimize production processes in manufacturing and industrial settings.
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
    A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list detailing raw materials, components, and assemblies needed for product manufacturing. This Skill is important for roles in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management, as it ensures accurate production planning, cost estimation, and inventory management.

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

After completing Edstellar's AutoCAD Electrical training, your team will be equipped to design, document, and validate electrical control systems end to end. Key capabilities include:

  • Set up and manage AutoCAD Electrical projects, WDF files, and project-wide settings.
  • Draw electrical schematics with automatic wire numbering and component tagging.
  • Design, connect, and validate control circuits, interlocks, and safety logic.
  • Place and configure PLC modules and I/O points and link them to external data.
  • Create, save, and share custom electrical symbols and customized menus.
  • Generate reports, audits, and project documentation automatically.

Topics & Program Outline

The curriculum is organized into focused modules built by industry experts and delivered virtually or on-premise. Interactive sessions reflect the evolving demands of the workplace, keeping the learning both relevant and practical.

  1. Interface and Navigation
    • Introduction to electrical CAD software and its benefits over traditional CAD
    • Understanding the main working area and customizing toolbars and dockable windows
    • Using the status bar for quick access to tools
    • Navigating menu bars, ribbons, and shortcut commands for efficiency
    • Accessing help and learning resources
  1. Projects and WDF Files
    • Initial setup, options, and defining project properties and settings
    • Organizing project data and files
    • Structure and importance of the WDF file in projects
    • Editing and managing WDF file properties
    • Adding, deleting, and organizing files with project-wide configurations
  1. Schematics, Wire Numbers, and Tags
    • Setting up wire numbering properties and applying automatic numbering
    • Basic tagging strategies and custom tag formats for different components
    • Updating and managing tags across a project
    • Design principles for control circuits: drawing and connecting components
    • Advanced schematic features for control logic, interlocks, and safety circuits
    • Editing tools, batch editing, and debugging schematic errors
  1. PLC Modules and I/O Points
    • Selecting, inserting, and customizing PLC models and unit parameters
    • Strategies for efficient PLC placement
    • Inserting, organizing, and labeling I/O points in schematics
    • Linking I/O points to external data sources
    • Automating I/O assignments with spreadsheets and verifying imported data
  1. Symbols, Menus, and Databases
    • Drawing and saving symbols with embedded intelligence
    • Consistent symbol naming and maintaining naming conventions
    • Adding custom symbols to menus and customizing menu layouts for the team
    • Sharing and exporting customized menus
    • Linking symbols to database information and maintaining database entries
  1. Reports, Audits, and Exports
    • Overview of report generation tools and customizing report contents and layout
    • Saving, sharing, and scheduling report configurations
    • Automating report updates with project changes
    • Exporting reports for external use
    • Running audits to identify errors and analyzing results for corrective action

Who Should Attend?

This program suits professionals at many levels across the organization, including:

  • Electrical Engineers
  • CAD Technicians
  • Electrical Designers
  • Draftsmen
  • IT Professionals
  • Project Engineers
  • Control Systems Engineers
  • Electrical Technicians
  • Systems Engineers
  • Product Designers
  • Manufacturing Engineers
  • Managers

What are the Prerequisites?

Participants should be comfortable with the basics of AutoCAD and general drafting, and have a working understanding of electrical or controls concepts such as schematics, wiring, and components. Familiarity with reading electrical diagrams is helpful, but no prior AutoCAD Electrical experience is required to get the most from the AutoCAD Electrical training course.

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Virtual AutoCAD Electrical Training

Virtual / online: expert-led live sessions delivered anywhere, with consistency and easy scheduling.

We deliver anywhere worldwide
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Join from own workspace, no travel
We scale to large groups across sites
Interactive tools keep remote learners engaged
On-site AutoCAD Electrical Training

On-site (in-house): immersive, instructor-led learning at your office.

Our trainers run face-to-face at your office
We tailor setup/content to your workplace and tools
Group exercises drive collaboration
Live demos +  hands-on practice
Direct trainer access to clarify doubts
Off-site AutoCAD Electrical Training

Off-site: focused, instructor-led group learning away from everyday workplace distractions.

We host your teams at a venue of your preferred choice
Built-in group activities for bonding
Full uninterrupted schedule for focus/retention
Boosts morale and signals commitment

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        "Edstellar's onsite AutoCAD Electrical training got our controls team productive fast. Within weeks they were drawing schematics with automatic wire numbering, and our drawing errors dropped noticeably."

        Anand Krishnan

        Controls Engineering Manager,

        Industrial Automation Firm

        "The virtual program was tailored to our panel-design work. Our engineers now place PLC modules and I/O points with confidence, and our wiring documentation is consistent across every project."

        Laura Hoffmann

        Lead Electrical Designer,

        Machinery Manufacturer

        "Edstellar delivered a hands-on AutoCAD Electrical course covering schematics, PLC I/O, custom symbols, and reports. The real project exercises made it stick, and our handover packages are far cleaner."

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        "We engaged Edstellar to upskill our electrical design team on AutoCAD Electrical. The trainers' depth and practical labs helped us standardize our symbol library and documentation across offices."

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        Meet the Experts Who'll Train Your Electrical Engineering Team

        Your team learns from certified trainers drawn from a vetted global network, each bringing years of AutoCAD Electrical and electrical design expertise that keeps every session practical and relevant.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        What is AutoCAD Electrical and what is this training about?

        AutoCAD Electrical is Autodesk's specialized toolset, built on AutoCAD, for designing and documenting electrical control systems, with automatic wire numbering, component tagging, symbol libraries, PLC I/O, and reporting. This instructor-led training teaches your team to design, tag, and document control systems end to end, from project setup to automated reports.

        Who should attend this AutoCAD Electrical training?

        It suits electrical engineers, controls engineers, electrical designers, CAD technicians, draftsmen, and project engineers who design or document control systems, panels, and machinery wiring. It also fits design leads who coordinate AutoCAD Electrical deliverables across a team.

        What are the prerequisites?

        Comfort with the basics of AutoCAD and general drafting, plus a working understanding of electrical or controls concepts such as schematics, wiring, and components. Familiarity with reading electrical diagrams is helpful. No prior AutoCAD Electrical experience is required.

        How long is the training and what is the format?

        The program runs 32 to 40 hours, instructor-led, delivered onsite or virtually, and is fully customizable to your team's schedule, projects, and CAD standards.

        Is the training customizable to our projects and standards?

        Yes. Content, examples, and exercises are tailored to your project types, company templates, symbol libraries, tagging and wire-numbering standards, and the control systems your team designs day to day.

        Will the team work on hands-on, project-based exercises?

        Yes. Every module includes hands-on exercises in AutoCAD Electrical, building toward a realistic project that spans schematics, wire numbering, PLC I/O, custom symbols, and reports.

        Does the training cover schematics, wire numbering, and tagging?

        Yes. The program covers setting up wire numbering, applying automatic numbering, component tagging strategies and custom tag formats, and drawing and validating control circuits, interlocks, and safety logic.

        Does it cover PLC I/O, custom symbols, and reports?

        Yes. The training covers placing and configuring PLC modules and I/O points, linking I/O to external data, creating and sharing custom symbols and menus, and generating reports and audits automatically.

        How does AutoCAD Electrical differ from standard AutoCAD?

        Standard AutoCAD is general drafting software, while AutoCAD Electrical adds electrical-specific intelligence: automatic wire numbering, component tagging, symbol libraries, PLC I/O, and real-time error checking, so changes propagate and documentation stays consistent across the project.

        Do participants receive certification, and how do we get started?

        Participants receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, and the training strengthens readiness for electrical design and controls documentation work. Contact Edstellar for a tailored proposal, and we will scope the curriculum, duration, and delivery format to your team's needs.

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