追求De Anza College的计算机辅助设计-机械成绩证书的学生将接受CAD基础知识的教育，该基础知识结合了两种类型的设计图形软件包的使用。学生将学习Creo和SolidWorks CAD系统中的实质性工作技能，这将使他们能够在工业和机械工程与设计中受雇。
Students pursuing De Anza College's Computer Aided Design - Mechanical Certificate of Achievement will receive an education in the fundamentals of CAD that combines the use of two types of design graphic software packages. Students will learn substantive job skills in Creo and SolidWorks CAD systems that will make them employable in industrial and mechanical engineering and design.<br>Upon completion, students will be able to<br>Solve basic and complex drafting and design application problems using industry standard two-dimensional and three-dimensional software and feature-based parametric design software<br>Apply the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting and design to disciplines such as architectural, mechanical and industrial design and engineering<br>Utilize industry standard microcomputer CAD software and the hardware, operating systems and peripherals used to facilitate it<br>Create engineering notes and scaled drawings using ASME or International Standards Organization (ISO) specifications<br>Satisfy a prospective employer with quality technical expertise in the use of two CAD tools (SolidWorks and Creo) at a level commensurate with entry- to mid-level usage in industry design and engineering