Autocad online courses - reed?

[Mumtr]

I am looking to get back to work. I used to be an engineer but I would really like a job I can do from home now. I am lacking in confidence and I would prefer a job that is more flexible and less stressful. I have some idea what is required of cad designers as I worked with them previously. I would like to look at doing an Autocad course online and I am researching options. Does anyone know what qualifications are recognised? I found a reed course which looks like a good introduction. It’s only £12 but once complete the certificate costs £150. Would this mean anything at to an employer though?

@Mumtr Hi, just saw this! Actual work experience is more valuable than AutoCad qualifications but if you were an engineer I would also learn some BIM, ArchiCad and Revit.

Experience is worth loads more than qualifications but some CPD with the membership body relating to your type of engineering would be great. E.g if you're an architectural technologist then some Building Reg CPD. If you're a structural engineer then perhaps some CPD in project management with RICS.

Such a vast industry it's hard to pin point! X

I think the stuff on Reed is silly. Try Udemy for something more specific

Lynda.com used to do good stuff. Agree that BIM (Revit/Revit Structure) or civil 3D depending on your former area of speciality might be good too. I’d be inclined to do a city and guilds type course if such a thing still exists. I’d imagine they are all online. Autodesk themselves also have good stuff.