An Online Drafting Certificate degree career training program will train an individual with knowledge and skills of the systematic representation and dimensional specification of mechanical and architectural structures. Drafting uses orthographic projection, in which the object is viewed along parallel lines that are perpendicular to the plane of the drawing. A Drafting Certificate degree program will teach an individual on Orthographic drawings include top views, flat front and side views, and cross-sectional views showing profile. An Online Drafting Degree can be earned at top-ranked online colleges and online universities nationwide.

An average starting salary with a Drafting Degree is about $32,000 per year. An Associate degree and/or experience in the field may be required to earn the starting salary.