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Learn to use Rhino like a pro, from curves and surfaces to solids, accuracy tools and rendering, for confident 3D modelling.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding Rhino's core purpose in modern 3D workflows, enabling you to choose the right modelling approach confidently.
  • How to navigate the Rhino interface efficiently, empowering you to move through viewports and tools with ease.
  • Understanding curve creation and editing techniques, helping you produce accurate geometry for professional modelling requirements.
  • How to build clean surfaces from curves, enabling you to create controlled forms for design, product or architectural work.
  • Understanding solid modelling methods in Rhino, helping you construct reliable geometry that behaves predictably in complex workflows.
  • How to transform objects with precision, empowering you to work faster and improve the accuracy of everyday modelling tasks.
  • Understanding Rhino's snapping, constraints and SmartTrack tools, enabling you to model with confidence in demanding professional environments.
  • How to apply basic rendering settings and materials, helping you produce clear visual output suitable for presentations or client communication.
  • The session was really good, thank you. Everyone enjoyed it and found it very useful. Thanks so much for all your help.

    Kingfisher Drinks
    February 2026
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    February 2026
  • Excellent training centre. My trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming, accommodating and attentive.

    West Herts College
    February 2026
  • I really enjoyed the training and I'm looking forward to attending the second session.

    Unisoft
    February 2026
  • Excellent course. Has given me a much better understanding of Premiere Pro and has definitely helped improve my editing skills.

    Racecourse Media Group
    May 2026
  • Thank you for your assistance with booking and to my trainer for the training last week. There were a lot of advanced skills to benefit from!

    Vitality Insurance
    May 2026
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    February 2026
  • I was very impressed. Nick was very reassuring and patient. Really delighted with the content we managed to get through and am now feeling more confident with my new learned skills and abilities.

    Beaulieu Motor Museum
    February 2026
  • Thanks so much, we really enjoyed our two days at the studio! Lee was so helpful in accommodating our requests. I also loved the new studio, such a lovely location and beautifully laid out.

    National Gallery
    April 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • Excellent knowledge! Have to say a massive thanks to the team for my Photoshop course. They really are a great provider. 5 stars from me.

    KPMG
    March 2026
  • For me this was a great find. The office is a lovely space to learn, with a friendly welcome on arrival. Our trainer geared the training around what we needed to know. I feel much more confident now.

    Flutter Entertainment
    April 2026
  • A brilliant instructor! Very knowledgeable and patient. He covered and explained all the fundamentals, very clearly which made the whole learning experience very enjoyable.

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • Thanks for all your assistance, the classes have been an invaluable source of knowledge.

    Qinetiq
    May 2026
  • The course was brilliant, thank you! Both Elise and I enjoyed the course and took a lot from it. Our tutor was very knowledgeable.

    Blake Envelopes and Packaging
    April 2026
  • The session was really good, thank you. Everyone enjoyed it and found it very useful. Thanks so much for all your help.

    Kingfisher Drinks
    February 2026
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    February 2026
  • Excellent training centre. My trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming, accommodating and attentive.

    West Herts College
    February 2026
  • I really enjoyed the training and I'm looking forward to attending the second session.

    Unisoft
    February 2026
  • Excellent course. Has given me a much better understanding of Premiere Pro and has definitely helped improve my editing skills.

    Racecourse Media Group
    May 2026
  • Thank you for your assistance with booking and to my trainer for the training last week. There were a lot of advanced skills to benefit from!

    Vitality Insurance
    May 2026
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    February 2026
  • I was very impressed. Nick was very reassuring and patient. Really delighted with the content we managed to get through and am now feeling more confident with my new learned skills and abilities.

    Beaulieu Motor Museum
    February 2026
  • Thanks so much, we really enjoyed our two days at the studio! Lee was so helpful in accommodating our requests. I also loved the new studio, such a lovely location and beautifully laid out.

    National Gallery
    April 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • Excellent knowledge! Have to say a massive thanks to the team for my Photoshop course. They really are a great provider. 5 stars from me.

    KPMG
    March 2026
  • For me this was a great find. The office is a lovely space to learn, with a friendly welcome on arrival. Our trainer geared the training around what we needed to know. I feel much more confident now.

    Flutter Entertainment
    April 2026
  • A brilliant instructor! Very knowledgeable and patient. He covered and explained all the fundamentals, very clearly which made the whole learning experience very enjoyable.

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • Thanks for all your assistance, the classes have been an invaluable source of knowledge.

    Qinetiq
    May 2026
  • The course was brilliant, thank you! Both Elise and I enjoyed the course and took a lot from it. Our tutor was very knowledgeable.

    Blake Envelopes and Packaging
    April 2026

This Rhino 3D Introduction course includes

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We offer Rhino 3D Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Rhino 3D Introduction

Introduction and overview

  • Explaining what Rhino is and where it fits in modern 3D workflows
  • Reviewing system requirements and supported hardware for smooth performance
  • Comparing Rhino for Mac and Rhino for Windows to understand key differences

Interface and workspace orientation

  • Opening, switching and managing the Rhino start window
  • Learning Rhino interface basics for clear and efficient navigation
  • Navigating viewports and switching between display modes
  • Customising viewports for faster modelling workflows
  • Managing files using the latest project and template options
  • Understanding Rhino objects and geometry types
  • Selecting objects accurately using selection filters
  • Running Rhino commands effectively across command line and palettes
  • Staying organised using layers, naming and object properties
  • Accessing help, documentation and built-in troubleshooting tools

Curves: drawing, editing and analysing geometry

  • Understanding curve basics and NURBS fundamentals
  • Drawing lines and curve primitives with precision
  • Drawing freeform curves for organic shapes
  • Analysing curves to check continuity and quality
  • Editing curves using control points and transformation tools

Surfaces: creating, shaping and analysing forms

  • Learning surface basics and NURBS surfacing concepts
  • Making extrusion surfaces for quick geometry
  • Lofting surfaces between curves
  • Creating surfaces from edge curves for controlled shapes
  • Creating revolved surfaces for symmetrical forms
  • Making surfaces using sweep commands
  • Creating network surfaces for complex geometry
  • Analysing surfaces for continuity and smoothness
  • Editing surfaces using control points and deformation tools

Solids: building and editing solid geometry

  • Understanding solids basics and closed polysurface behaviour
  • Creating solid objects using primitives and extrusion methods
  • Creating freeform solids for organic or sculpted results
  • Applying Boolean operations cleanly and predictably
  • Editing solids while maintaining accuracy and structure

Transforming geometry

  • Moving objects using Drag, Move and Gumball
  • Rotating objects using Rotate and Gumball for controlled movement
  • Scaling objects using Scale commands and Gumball
  • Duplicating objects using Copy and Array commands

Accurate modelling and precision tools

  • Understanding coordinate systems including CPlane and world coordinates
  • Drawing with reference images for guided modelling
  • Using snapping tools for accurate placement
  • Working with modelling constraints including ortho and planar options
  • Using SmartTrack to position and align geometry confidently

Rendering basics for high-quality output

  • Adjusting render settings and setting up scenes
  • Applying lighting basics for clarity and realism
  • Working with materials and producing final renders
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FAQs about the Rhino 3D Introduction course

Is this Rhino 3D Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Rhino 3D or have been using Rhino 3D for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Rhino 3D. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Rhino 3D Introduction course?

Our Rhino 3D Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Rhino 3D throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Rhino 3D Introduction course?

For private classes in Rhino 3D 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.

Should I attend the Rhino 3D 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.

What support is available after I attend the Rhino 3D Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Rhino 3D 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.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Rhino 3D Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Rhino 3D Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Rhino 3D Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • 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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