Complete CAD • CAE • Automation Professional Program

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Every module, every training day and every capstone — clearly organized so students can see exactly what they will learn before joining Nishlab Creations.

7Modules
204Hours
102Days
7Capstones

Program Roadmap

Structured at 2 hours per day

AutoCAD24 hrs · 12 days
SolidWorks48 hrs · 24 days
CATIA V530 hrs · 15 days
ANSYS Workbench36 hrs · 18 days
Python24 hrs · 12 days
Advanced Excel + VBA18 hrs · 9 days
Career Preparation24 hrs · 12 days
Courses & Detailed Syllabus

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01

AutoCAD Professional

Industry-standard 2D drafting, documentation, layouts, plotting and introductory 3D modelling.

24 Hours · 12 Days

What You'll Learn

  • Precision drawing with coordinate systems, OSNAP and polar tracking
  • Trim, extend, offset, array and stretch
  • Layers, properties and CAD standards management
  • Annotation, dimensioning and GD&T-ready drawings
  • Blocks, attributes, dynamic blocks and title blocks
  • XREF and Sheet Set management
  • Model space, paper space, viewports, CTB/STB plotting and PDF publishing
  • Introductory 3D solids: extrude, revolve, sweep, loft and Boolean operations

Software & Tools

AutoCAD, DWG/DXF drafting standards, Sheet Set Manager and PDF publishing.

Best Suited For

Freshers and engineers who need production-grade 2D drafting and documentation skills.

12-Day Roadmap
01AutoCAD Introduction & User Interface
02Basic Drawing Commands
03Modify Commands
04Layers, Properties & Object Management
05Precision Drawing & Object Snaps
06Annotation & Dimensions
07Blocks, Attributes & Dynamic Blocks
08External References & Sheet Sets
09Layouts, Plotting & PDF Publishing
10AutoCAD 3D Basics
11Advanced 3D Editing & Visualization
12Industry Mini Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: Complete manufacturing drawing set — base plate, bearing housing, pipe flange, coupling and bracket assembly with layers, dynamic blocks, GD&T, title block, layout and PDF/DWG submission.
02

SolidWorks Professional

Parametric modelling through advanced assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, surfacing and VBA automation.

48 Hours · 24 Days

What You'll Learn

  • Parametric sketching, relations and smart dimensioning
  • Extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, shell and draft
  • Patterns, mirrors, reference geometry, equations and configurations
  • Excel-linked Design Tables and feature/design-tree management
  • Assembly mates, subassemblies, exploded views and motion study
  • Engineering drawings, BOM, balloons and full GD&T annotation
  • Sheet metal, weldments and surfacing
  • VBA macros for batch PDF/DXF automation

Software & Tools

SolidWorks, Toolbox, Design Tables and SolidWorks VBA macros.

Best Suited For

Anyone targeting a core mechanical design role and advanced parametric CAD work.

24-Day Roadmap
01Introduction to SolidWorks
02Sketch Fundamentals
03Smart Dimension & Sketch Tools
04Basic Features
05Advanced Features
06Patterns & Mirrors
07Reference Geometry
08Equations & Configurations
09Design Tables
10Feature Management
11Mass Properties
12Part Modelling Project
13Assembly Basics
14Assembly Mates
15Advanced Assembly
16Engineering Drawings
17BOM & Balloons
18GD&T
19Sheet Metal
20Weldments
21Surfacing
22Macros & Automation
23Advanced Productivity Tools
24Industry Capstone Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: 2-Stage Spur Gearbox Assembly with 20+ parametric parts, configurations, standard fasteners, motion study, exploded view, BOM, GD&T drawings, sheet-metal cover, welded frame and macro-automated export.
03

CATIA V5 Professional

Sketcher, Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting and Generative Shape Design.

30 Hours · 15 Days

What You'll Learn

  • Constrained sketching and Part Design
  • Multi-pad/pocket, draft, shell and Boolean operations
  • Product structure, assembly constraints, clash detection and BOM
  • Drafting views, dimensions, GD&T and welding symbols
  • Wireframe & Surface / GSD: sweep, multi-section, fill and blend
  • Surface repair, continuity checks and surface-to-solid conversion

Software & Tools

CATIA V5 — Sketcher, Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting and Generative Shape Design.

Best Suited For

Engineers aiming at automotive or aerospace design roles where CATIA is widely used.

15-Day Roadmap
01Introduction to CATIA V5
02Sketcher Workbench
03Advanced Sketching
04Part Design I
05Part Design II
06Assembly Design
07Advanced Assembly
08Drafting Workbench
09Drafting & Annotation
10Product Structure Management
11Wireframe & Surface Basics
12Surface Design
13Advanced Surface Design
14Reverse Engineering Workflow
15Industry Capstone Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: Industrial assembly — gearbox, bench vice, hydraulic jack, screw jack, centrifugal pump, or connecting-rod & piston — with drafting, GD&T, surfaced plastic cover and BOM.
04

ANSYS Workbench Professional

FEA fundamentals, static structural, contact, modal, thermal, fatigue, CFD introduction and reporting.

36 Hours · 18 Days

What You'll Learn

  • FEA workflow, geometry cleanup, named selections and mid-surfacing
  • Meshing: sizing, inflation, quality metrics and convergence study
  • Static structural analysis, supports, loads and solver settings
  • Stress/deformation post-processing and safety factor evaluation
  • Contact, modal and harmonic response basics
  • Steady-state/transient thermal and thermal-structural coupling
  • Fatigue life prediction and design validation
  • Introductory CFD with Fluent: meshing, solving and post-processing

Software & Tools

ANSYS Workbench, DesignModeler/SpaceClaim and ANSYS Fluent.

Best Suited For

Design engineers who need to validate parts under load, heat, vibration or fluid flow.

18-Day Roadmap
01Introduction to FEA & ANSYS Workbench
02Geometry Preparation
03Meshing Fundamentals
04Static Structural Analysis
05Stress & Deformation Results
06Contact Analysis
07Modal Analysis
08Harmonic Response (Introduction)
09Thermal Analysis
10Thermal-Structural Coupling
11Fatigue Analysis
12Design Validation
13Introduction to CFD
14CFD Meshing
15Fluent Solver
16CFD Post Processing
17Engineering Report Generation
18Industry Capstone Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: End-to-end simulation of an engineering component such as bracket, gear, connecting rod, pressure vessel, heat sink, brake disc or pump casing, from CAD import to professional PDF simulation report.
05

Python for Engineers

Programming fundamentals for mechanical engineers, NumPy/Pandas analysis and CAD automation.

24 Hours · 12 Days

What You'll Learn

  • Python syntax, control flow, functions and file/exception handling
  • NumPy for matrix and engineering calculations
  • Pandas for BOM, production and inspection data
  • Matplotlib for stress, temperature and quality visualization
  • Excel automation with openpyxl
  • AutoCAD automation via COM/pyautocad
  • SolidWorks API automation — batch PDF/DXF export and custom properties

Software & Tools

Python, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, openpyxl, pyautocad and SolidWorks API.

Best Suited For

CAD users who want to automate repetitive drawing, data and reporting work.

12-Day Roadmap
01Introduction to Python
02Decision Making & Loops
03Functions & File Handling
04NumPy
05Pandas
06Matplotlib
07Excel Automation
08AutoCAD Automation
09SolidWorks API Automation
10Engineering Report Generation
11Integrated Engineering Automation
12Industry Capstone Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: Engineering automation tool — AutoCAD drawing generation from Excel, SolidWorks batch export utility, or BOM/inspection/reporting dashboard, delivered with source code and user guide.
06

Advanced Excel + VBA for Engineers

Advanced formulas, modern lookups, dashboards and VBA applied to engineering workflows.

18 Hours · 9 Days

What You'll Learn

  • IFS, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS and AVERAGEIFS
  • XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, FILTER and UNIQUE
  • Pivot tables, pivot charts, slicers and dashboards
  • Conditional formatting, data tools, What-If and Goal Seek
  • VBA macros, loops, functions and debugging
  • UserForms for validated data entry
  • BOM automation — part numbering, costing and PDF report export

Software & Tools

Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables & Dashboards, VBA and UserForms.

Best Suited For

Anyone managing BOMs, inventories or reports who wants to work faster in Excel.

9-Day Roadmap
01Excel Fundamentals & Advanced Formulas
02Lookup Functions & Data Analysis
03Pivot Tables, Charts & Dashboards
04Conditional Formatting & Data Tools
05VBA Basics
06VBA UserForms
07Engineering BOM Automation
08Engineering Report Dashboard
09Industry Capstone Project & Assessment
Industry Capstone: Engineering Management System — BOM management, inventory tracking, production dashboard or maintenance/payroll tracker with VBA UserForm, automated dashboard and PDF reporting.
07

Interview, Resume & Portfolio Preparation

Placement-readiness capstone covering resume, portfolio, LinkedIn and mock interviews.

24 Hours · 12 Days

What You'll Learn

  • ATS-friendly resume structure, technical skills and action verbs
  • LinkedIn profile build-out and job-search strategy
  • Engineering portfolio planning and CAD/CAE documentation
  • KeyShot rendering, exploded views and PDF portfolio assembly
  • Technical interview preparation — GD&T, tolerances, manufacturing and design calculations
  • Mock HR interview — introduction, strengths and salary negotiation
  • Cover letters, follow-up emails and offer-letter analysis

Software & Tools

Resume tools, LinkedIn, KeyShot rendering, portfolio assembly and mock interview practice.

Best Suited For

Students and job seekers preparing to apply for engineering roles.

12-Day Roadmap
01Career Planning & Resume Fundamentals
02Resume Optimization
03Resume Review & LinkedIn
04Engineering Portfolio Planning
05CAD/CAE Project Documentation
06Portfolio Presentation
07Mechanical Design Technical Interview
08CAD Software Practical Interview
09HR Interview Preparation
10Job Search Strategy
11Professional Communication
12Industry Capstone Project & Mock Interview
Career Capstone: Placement-ready professional profile — ATS resume, complete portfolio PDF covering the technical modules, live LinkedIn profile and scored mock interview evaluation.

Learn. Create. Get Hired.

Every module is built around structured training and practical outcomes. The complete program includes recorded Hinglish video lessons, live project mentorship, lifetime doubt support, capstone projects and a dedicated career track.

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