SketchUp Intro

Bring your ideas to life with this powerful 3D modelling software.

Learn how to create detailed 3D models to showcase your designs.

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SketchUp Intro

SketchUp Intro

This SketchUp course is designed for interior designers, architects, landscape gardeners and anyone seeking to master 3D modelling and drawing. Learn to use SketchUp's powerful design tools to create detailed 3D models with textures and materials.

Gain proficiency in drawing and manipulating models, exploring advanced techniques for precision and creativity. With practical exercises and expert guidance, you'll develop the skills needed to bring your design concepts to life using SketchUp.

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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Mastering navigation and view styles
  • icon Using drawing, erase, and selection tools
  • icon Editing and manipulating objects
  • icon Creating accurate models from images
  • icon Rendering and animation

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

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Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
13th Aug 25 Wed Online Available £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
10th Sep 25 Wed Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
10th Oct 25 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
7th Nov 25 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
4th Dec 25 Thu Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
7th Jan 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
2nd Feb 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
2nd Mar 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
27th Mar 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
24th Apr 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
29th May 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

13th Aug 25 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT
10th Sep 25 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
10th Oct 25 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
7th Nov 25 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
4th Dec 25 (Thu)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
7th Jan 26 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
2nd Feb 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
2nd Mar 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
27th Mar 26 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
24th Apr 26 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
29th May 26 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction to SketchUP

Understanding the Interface

Setting up your workspace

Project units

Selecting a template

2

Navigation

Using Zoom, Pan and Orbit

Zoom extends

Standard views

View styles (shaded with edges, wireframe, x-ray, etc)

Perspective and parallel projection

Using the position camera tool

Creating a scene

Adding section planes

3

Using the drawing, erase and selection tools

Using lines, circles, polygons tools

Using the arc (arc, 2 points arc, 3points arc and pie) tool

Using the freehand tool

Selection tool and methods

Using the erase tool to erase, smooth and hide

4

Using the editing tools

Manipulating objects with move rotate and scale

Using the move and rotate tool to copy and array

Mirroring an object using the scale tool

Stickiness behaviour

Creating groups and components

Push -pull, follow-me and offset tools

Constraining object movement

5

Creating a model from a picture

Inserting and using a picture as a reference

Scaling the picture accurately

Tracing over it and generating a 3d model

6

Creating a model from a DWG file

Inserting and using a dwg file

Using the vectors of the dwg file as a reference

7

Working and using models for 3D warehouse

Accessing the 3dwarehouse

Creating an account

Fixing faulty models

Placing a model in your scene

Removing unused models from your file

8

Construction

Using tape measure

Dimensions

Protractor

Text

9

Good organisation

Layers - what they do and how to use them

Making groups

When and how to use components

Creating, modifying and updating scenes

Outliner

10

Texturing in SketchUp

Applying materials

Making new materials

Adjusting material mapping on faces

Editing material

11

Rendering and animation

Applying styles

Exporting 2d graphics

Making animations from scenes

Scenes - transitions and delays

Export settings - frame sizes

Frame rates

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.