Free · Online · Self-Paced · 10 Hours

AutoCAD for Railways and Metros

A 10-hour certificate course teaching AutoCAD skills for railway and metro projects — covering everything from basic drawings to advanced signaling layouts, layer management, and professional annotation techniques.

Covers AutoCAD's interface and terminology, drawing setup and scale/grid configuration, advanced drawing tools and layer management, and drawing combination and text annotation — finishing with practical exercises on real-world railway and metro layouts.

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What's Included

Everything in this free micro course — in one glance.

A tight, focused package designed for one job — give you a clean operating picture of high-speed rail and modern signalling in ~2 hours, and point you to the right next step.

  • 01
    Program

    A Full Certificate Track

    LMS access, four structured sessions, and a certificate track from AutoCAD fundamentals through to real-world railway and metro layouts.

  • 02
    Format

    A Focused Ten-Hour Course

    Four sessions covering AutoCAD end to end for railway and metro projects, from the interface and drawing setup through advanced layouts and annotation, on your own schedule.

  • 03
    Access

    90 Days on the LMS

    Revisit any session and rewatch the material at your own pace for a full 90 days.

  • 04
    Tools

    Drawing Setup, Scale, Grids & Output Settings

    Detailed guidance on units, precision, scale and grid arrangements for engineering drawings, and layout vs. model space output/print settings.

  • 05
    Practice

    Real-World Railway & Metro Layouts

    Layer management for Signal, Track, Electrical, and Civil layers, drawing combination and text annotation, and practical exercises using real-world railway and metro layouts.

  • 06
    Certificate

    Assessment Guidance

    Once you finish, email [email protected] for current assessment and certification guidance.

Ready when you are

Enroll now and start earning Rail Points on completion.

Eligibility

Who This Course Is For

Basic familiarity with computers and engineering concepts is expected. No prior experience in AutoCAD is required — the course starts from fundamentals.

Working Professionals

Railway and metro professionals, signaling engineers, and design and drafting personnel already working with technical drawings.

Early Career

Trainee engineers and fresh graduates building practical AutoCAD skills for railway and metro projects.

Engineering Students

Students in railway, metro, civil, or signaling disciplines who want foundational AutoCAD skills before specializing further.

Open entry

No prior AutoCAD experience required.

The course starts from AutoCAD fundamentals across four self-paced sessions — basic familiarity with computers and engineering concepts is all that's expected before you begin.

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Why This Course Matters

AutoCAD Is the Common Language of Railway and Metro Design

Signaling diagrams, layout drawings, and design documentation across railway and metro projects run on AutoCAD — mastering it is what lets design, drafting, and signaling teams coordinate on the same drawings instead of working around each other.

This course builds that skill from the ground up: AutoCAD terminology and toolbars, drawing setup and scale/grid configuration, layer management, and text annotation, finishing with practical exercises on real-world railway and metro layouts.

  • Railway Signaling
  • Metro & HSR

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to explain:

A clear, structured set of outcomes you can point to on your CV, interview or team introduction.

01

Navigate the AutoCAD interface and utilize essential toolbars and displays effectively.

02

Set up drawings with appropriate units, scales, grids, and print configurations.

03

Create accurate and professional railway and metro layouts using basic and advanced drawing tools.

04

Manage layers, properties, and dimensions for clear and organized drawings.

05

Combine multiple drawing elements, insert text annotations, and apply standard formatting.

06

Apply learned skills directly to real-world railway and metro signaling and design projects.

Curriculum

Curriculum Details

Four compact sessions covering rail speed, signaling, control, and protection.

Session 01

Introduction & AutoCAD Environment

What you will learn

    Faculty

    Learn from the people the industry already calls.

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    A. V. R. SubbaraoRailway Signaling

    A. V. R. Subbarao

    Teaches Railway Signaling

    A. V. R. Subbarao

    Teaches Railway Signaling

    “Profile details coming soon.”

    40+ yrs; Ex-Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
    B. Sambi ReddyRailway Signaling

    B. Sambi Reddy

    Teaches Axle Counters & SSDACs

    B. Sambi Reddy

    Teaches Axle Counters & SSDACs

    “Profile details coming soon.”

    Director at Efftronics; 40+ yrs
    David CuestaERTMS

    David Cuesta

    Teaches ERTMS and European Signaling

    David Cuesta

    Teaches ERTMS and European Signaling

    “Profile details coming soon.”

    30+ yrs; Ex-ADIF
    Dipankar GhoshMetro & HSR

    Dipankar Ghosh

    Teaches Rail, Infra & Mobility

    Dipankar Ghosh

    Teaches Rail, Infra & Mobility

    “Profile details coming soon.”

    Former MD & Board Member,Knorr-Bremse India | Ex-CEO Escorts Rail | Ex IRSEE | Ex Chairman, CII Railway Equipment Division

    How to Enroll

    A simple flow from enrollment to LMS to assessment.

    Five short steps — from a free registration to earning your first 50 Rail Points and choosing your next signalling or HSR course.

    Enroll for Free

    Get access to the course within 24 business hours of enrollment. Access is valid for 90 days.

    Get Your Course Access

    Our team sends your login credentials to access the course on our learning management system.

    Complete & Apply for Certification

    Once you finish the course, email [email protected] to request your assessment link.

    Stories

    From engineer to rail leader.

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    Verified alumnus

    A Proud Milestone - I’m delighted to share that I have completed the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Rail Management (Cohort Batch-2) from IIM Kashipur. My sincere thanks to everyone who supported me throughout this 14-month journey. The programme reignited the same curiosity and passion I felt after completing my engineering. The on-campus bootcamp at IIM Kashipur was truly enriching, and earning IIM alumni status is a matter of immense pride. I look forward to staying connected with the alumni community and applying these learnings to contribute meaningfully to the rail industry. A milestone achieved, a journey that continues.

    Program

    Executive Post Graduate Certificate Program in Rail Management

    Outcome

    Certified by ZRA and IIM Kashipur

    Certificate & assessment

    Certificate & Assessment

    Email [email protected] once you complete the course to receive current assessment and certification guidance.

    Rail Rewards

    Complete this course, earn 0 Rail Points.

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    What can you use Rail Points for?

    ZRA branded merchandise
    Railway-themed collectibles
    Digital learning badges
    Learner recognition opportunities
    Discounts on signalling & HSR paid courses
    Access to selected premium micro courses
    Priority seats in live masterclasses

    Rail Rewards is ZRA's learner motivation program. Every eligible activity earns points you can redeem against merchandise, badges and course discounts.

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    FAQ

    Questions before enrolling.

    Do I need prior AutoCAD experience to join?

    No. Basic familiarity with computers and engineering concepts is expected, but no prior AutoCAD experience is required — the course starts from fundamentals.

    How long do I have access to the course?

    90 days from enrollment, with all recorded sessions and materials available on the learning management system throughout.

    What does the assessment involve?

    An online, proctored assessment (60–90 minutes, multiple choice) with a minimum passing score of 60%. You get two free attempts; further attempts cost USD 50 each.

    What certificate do I receive?

    A Certificate of Completion from Railway Academy, issued once you pass the assessment.

    How do I request my assessment and certificate?

    Email [email protected] once you finish the course to receive the current assessment link and certification guidance.

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