18 March 2027
Thu
SketchUp Intro Course
Create detailed, precise 3D models in SketchUp on this practical one-day course.
Covers navigation, drawing tools, object manipulation, organisation and rendering.
Create detailed, precise 3D models in SketchUp on this practical one-day course. Covers navigation, drawing tools, object manipulation, organisation and rendering.
67
Reviews
9.7/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
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Expert trainers Experienced industry expert
- Class size Up to 8 in London, or up to 6 live online
- Support 28 days of helpdesk support
- Cancellation 7 day cancellation
- Certificate Certificate of attendance
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SketchUp Intro Course
Create detailed, precise 3D models in SketchUp on this practical one-day course for interior designers, architects and landscape professionals.
You'll learn to navigate the interface, use standard views and view styles including wireframe and x-ray, work with the core drawing, erase and selection tools precisely, create and edit 3D objects with accuracy using construction tools, build models from reference images, organise your work with layers, components and groups, access the 3D Warehouse and add renders and animations to your finished models.
Course dates
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2027 | Thu | Online | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 16 June 2027 | Wed | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 13 September 2027 | Mon | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
No in-person dates available at the moment.
No in-person dates available at the moment.
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 March 2027 | Thu | Online | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 16 June 2027 | Wed | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 13 September 2027 | Mon | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
Private & team training
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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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16 June 2027
Wed
13 September 2027
Mon
Private & team training
Get a quote for SketchUp Intro
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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
12
Questions and answers
This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for interior designers, architects, landscape architects and property professionals who need to create 3D models and visualisations. No prior SketchUp experience required.
67
Reviews
9.7/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
Excellent teaching, well explained with good examples. extremely knowledgeable trainer
Ricardo was very patient and knowledgeable. Provided very relatable content and information.
The trainer was super prepared, nice and patience.
My trainer was very knowledgeable on Sketchup and was able to answer any questions that we had relating to our work.
Ricardo is super patient, clear in his instructions and very knowledgeable. Used very clear examples and had an answer to all of my questio…
Always great trainers and classroom environments, coupled with delicious food.
Always friendly, approachable and yummy food.
Lots of knowledge and very friendly and helpful. Felt like i learnt a lot.
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You know the theory. A practical course and a certificate of attendance show employers you can do the work.
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