SketchUp Pro Introduction | Training Course
Course Facts
- 2 day course
- Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
- Unlimited support after your course
- Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses
Course Outline
- Set Up and Introduction to the Interface
- Navigation
- SketchUp Core Concepts
- Creating Geometry and Drawing Accurately
- Components
- Organisation
- Materials
- Styles
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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.
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Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
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FAQs about the SketchUp Pro Introduction course
Is this SketchUp Pro Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to SketchUp Pro or have been using SketchUp Pro for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in SketchUp Pro. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my SketchUp Pro Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our SketchUp Pro Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
How is the content taught throughout the SketchUp Pro Introduction course?
Our SketchUp Pro Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using SketchUp Pro throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the SketchUp Pro Introduction course?
For private classes in SketchUp Pro 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 SketchUp Pro 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 SketchUp Pro Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our SketchUp Pro 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.
Overview of SketchUp Pro Introduction
Course Outline for SketchUp Pro Introduction
Set Up and Introduction to the Interface
- Setting Preferences
- Customising the Toolbars
- Setting a default Style
- Saving a Template
- Shortcuts
- Palettes
- Toolbars
- Drawing Axis
Navigation
- Navigation using the Mouse
- Panning
- Orbiting
- Zooming
SketchUp Core Concepts
- Click Drag Drawing
- Inferencing Geometry
- Creating Surfaces from Lines
- Creating Surfaces from Circles
- Creating Surfaces from Polygons
- Push Pull / Inferencing Geometry
- Dividing / Splitting Surfaces
- Healing Surfaces
Creating Geometry and Drawing Accurately
- Rectangles
- Circles
- Faces, Axes and Inferences
- Lines
- Polygons
- Protractor Tool
- Offsetting
- Push Pull
- Tape Measure
- Arcs and Filleting
- Sticky Geometry
- Groups and Components
- Copy, Array, Duplicate
- Rotating
- Scaling
- Follow Me
Components
- Creating Components
- Adding Components
- Understanding the difference between groups and components
- The Component Window
- Editing Components
- Use Google Warehouse to search for Components
Organisation
- Layers
- The Outliner
Materials
- Creating Materials
- Placing Materials
- Editing Materials
Styles
- Editing Styles
- Applying Styles
Scenes/Views
- Set Perspective
- Position Camera
- Setting Eye Height
- Look Around
- Creating Scenes
- Sections / Section Elevation
- Transitions
- Creating an Animation
Printing
- Saving a PDF
- Exporting Images
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