Master 3D design with Blender. Learn from experts to model, build animations and create stunning visual effects effectively and affordably using the open source Blender.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding the Blender interface, navigating workspace panels confidently and improving fluency across key creative tools.
- How to configure editors and arrange the viewport efficiently, enabling smoother modelling workflows in professional projects.
- Understanding fundamental 3D objects, manipulating geometry accurately and creating clean shapes for reliable downstream editing.
- How to switch between object and edit modes, adopting correct practices that improve precision and speed at work.
- Understanding modelling tools, extruding, bevelling and adjusting edge loops to produce polished 3D forms designers can present.
- How to create and adjust materials, controlling colour, reflectivity and texture for realistic visual results in client-ready assets.
- Understanding lighting and camera setups, enhancing quality by framing scenes effectively and achieving convincing depth and atmosphere.
- How to render stills or animations with Eevee or Cycles, balancing speed and quality for production-standard output.
We can tailor this course to you
If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.
This Blender Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Course Dates
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| Wed 21 - Thu 22 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£595
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| Tue 24 - Wed 25 Feb 2026 | London |
£595
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| Wed 18 - Thu 19 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£645
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| Wed 22 - Thu 23 Apr 2026 | London |
£645
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| Thu 28 - Fri 29 May 2026 | Live Online |
£695
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| Wed 17 - Thu 18 Jun 2026 | London |
£695
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| Wed 15 - Thu 16 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£695
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| Thu 20 - Fri 21 Aug 2026 | London |
£695
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| Tue 22 - Wed 23 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£695
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| Mon 19 - Tue 20 Oct 2026 | London |
£695
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| Thu 19 - Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£695
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Course Outline for Blender Introduction
The Blender interface
- Configuring the Workspace and Editors
- Navigating the viewport
- Understanding the Outliner
- Functions of the Properties Panel
Basics of modelling
- Creating basic objects
- Manipulating objects in the viewport
- Object mode vs Editing mode
- Using Hotkeys for speed
- Points, Edges and Polygons, the building blocks of 3D
- Transformation axis and axis types
- Object Attributes
- Modifiers and the modifier stack
- Object Modelling tools, Extruding, Insetting, Bevelling and more
- Proportional editing and snap
- Boolean operations
- Subdivision Modelling and edge loops
Materials
- Creating Blender materials
- Colour, Reflectivity, Specularity and Roughness
- Adjusting material properties
- Types of shaders and their uses
- Creating and Applying texture maps
- The Material Node editor for more complex materials
- Understanding UV Mapping
Lights, cameras and environments
- Creating lights, light types and properties
- Adjusting light and shadow settings
- Adding an environment
- Creating cameras
- Adjusting the camera to get exactly the shot you want
- Changing camera settings for realism
- Using depth of field and camera effects
Rendering
- A tale of two renderers - Eevee and Cycles
- Using Eevee for fast rendering and dynamic viewport updates
- Using Cycles for production quality renders
- GPU vs CPU rendering
- Quality vs Render time
- Sampling, Smoothing and Anti Aliasing
- Outputting stills and animation
Geometry Nodes
- The geometry nodes editor
- A world of possibilities - exploring nodes
- Example node setups
FAQs about the Blender Introduction course
Is this Blender Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Blender or have been using Blender for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Blender. If you are have any questions about the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Blender Introduction course?
Our Blender Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Blender throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the Blender Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Blender Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Blender Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Blender Introduction course?
For private classes in Blender Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
What support is available after I attend the Blender Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Blender Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
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- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
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