Autodesk Civil 3D: Essentials for Surveyors is designed to provide survey professionals with the basic knowledge required to use Autodesk Civil 3D for completing routine tasks.

With this course, surveyors and technicians can learn how to use Civil 3D in a typical workflow by importing field survey data into a standardized environment and using automation tools to create an Existing Conditions Plan.

Topics such as data collection, traverses, styles, correct AutoCAD® drafting techniques, effective linework creation methodologies, symbology variables, surfaces, point categorization, and the use of online maps are covered to enhance efficiency and precision.

Topics Covered in this Civil 3D Training Course:

• The Autodesk Civil 3D interface
• Points overview and styles
• Importing points and coordinate transformations
• Creating points and drafting
• Point groups, grips, and reports
• Point security and editing
• Introduction to data collection in the field
• Introduction to Civil 3D Survey and automated linework
• Survey networks
• Coordinate Geometry Editor for entering traverse information or legal descriptions
• Surface overview
• Surface editing
• Surface labels and analysis

Prerequisites for this Autodesk Civil 3D training course:
Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD-based products and a basic understanding of Surveying is recommended.

Note: Course may satisfy your local continuing education engineering and surveying requirements. Check with your state board or provincial organization to verify your requirements.

Course description shown for Autodesk Civil 3D 2026.
Topics, curriculum, and/or prerequisites may change depending on software version.