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Master 3D modelling with SketchUp Pro. Learn from experts to create and edit architectural designs, enhance interior visuals and create stunning designs effectively and creatively.

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

What you will learn

  • Exploring SketchUp Pro's interface and design functions to improve work.
  • How to create design plans using professional toolsets.
  • Understanding how to produce designs using CAD modelling techniques, giving you more design options.
  • How to communicate with clients to achieve better understanding of briefs.
  • Exploring techniques to present CAD models to clients.
  • How to learn professional tips and tricks.
  • Understanding how to meet commercial briefs using CAD and other essential design skills.
  • SketchUp Pro Introduction

    Fabulous course. Excellent service provided by the admin and training teams.

    The White Company
    August 2025
  • A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.

    Cambridge University Press
    August 2025
  • Certificates sentThank you for the session on Captivate - very, very helpful! I would like to recommend this Training Centre and my tutor on providing great online courses, specifically Captivate!

    East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
    August 2025
  • Thank you for a fantastic couple of days with Premier Pro training! It gave us the knowledge to create more interactive videos of our events for our website and social media! Thank you!

    Forum Events and Media Group Ltd
    August 2025
  • Really interesting course. Lots of points covered and not just things useful for photos but also for marketing materials etc.

    UK Hydrographic Office
    August 2025
  • A knowledgeable trainer who was happy to answer questions and listen to how I need to work within my companies' processes. His answers to follow-up questions were really helpful.

    Hachette UK
    August 2025
  • I want to say a huge thank you for the course yesterday - it was brilliant, so easy to understand and I've come away so much more knowledgeable.

    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    August 2025
  • I really enjoyed the course and our trainer was fantastic - very passionate about what he does and explains everything so well. It was also lovely have a bit of a chat with you all!

    Enra Specialist Finance
    August 2025
  • Very clear instruction and presentation.

    Hay Group
    August 2025
  • Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Our tutor was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

    August 2025
  • Very in depth training, extremely useful tips! Can't wait to put them into practice! Thank you so much!

    Charlotte E
    August 2025
  • Amazing industry knowledge.

    The Economist Group
    August 2025
  • Great 2 day course. Our instructor was really good - patient, clear and informative. Everything was well organised. The small class size was great, it was well-paced and the content easy to follow.

    Charcoal Blue
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was fantastic, engaging and shared the content with such ease for easy digestion. I've taken so much away from the course and implemented lots already. Thank you for such a wonderful day.

    Dermalogica
    August 2025
  • This course was wonderful. I can't wait to get back to work to start editing videos. I know it's going to make such a difference to the quality of our output.

    Financial Ombudsman Service
    August 2025
  • SketchUp Pro Introduction

    Fabulous course. Excellent service provided by the admin and training teams.

    The White Company
    August 2025
  • A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.

    Cambridge University Press
    August 2025
  • Certificates sentThank you for the session on Captivate - very, very helpful! I would like to recommend this Training Centre and my tutor on providing great online courses, specifically Captivate!

    East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
    August 2025
  • Thank you for a fantastic couple of days with Premier Pro training! It gave us the knowledge to create more interactive videos of our events for our website and social media! Thank you!

    Forum Events and Media Group Ltd
    August 2025
  • Really interesting course. Lots of points covered and not just things useful for photos but also for marketing materials etc.

    UK Hydrographic Office
    August 2025
  • A knowledgeable trainer who was happy to answer questions and listen to how I need to work within my companies' processes. His answers to follow-up questions were really helpful.

    Hachette UK
    August 2025
  • I want to say a huge thank you for the course yesterday - it was brilliant, so easy to understand and I've come away so much more knowledgeable.

    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    August 2025
  • I really enjoyed the course and our trainer was fantastic - very passionate about what he does and explains everything so well. It was also lovely have a bit of a chat with you all!

    Enra Specialist Finance
    August 2025
  • Very clear instruction and presentation.

    Hay Group
    August 2025
  • Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Our tutor was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

    August 2025
  • Very in depth training, extremely useful tips! Can't wait to put them into practice! Thank you so much!

    Charlotte E
    August 2025
  • Amazing industry knowledge.

    The Economist Group
    August 2025
  • Great 2 day course. Our instructor was really good - patient, clear and informative. Everything was well organised. The small class size was great, it was well-paced and the content easy to follow.

    Charcoal Blue
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was fantastic, engaging and shared the content with such ease for easy digestion. I've taken so much away from the course and implemented lots already. Thank you for such a wonderful day.

    Dermalogica
    August 2025
  • This course was wonderful. I can't wait to get back to work to start editing videos. I know it's going to make such a difference to the quality of our output.

    Financial Ombudsman Service
    August 2025

This SketchUp Pro Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Book this course

We offer SketchUp Pro 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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Google Reviews

Fabulous course. Excellent service provided by the admin and training teams.

The White Company
August 2025

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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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.

What is the recommended number of people for 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.

SketchUp Pro 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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