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Learn SketchUp Pro the Right Way!
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Learn SketchUp Pro the Right Way!

Learn SketchUp from an expert. Build strong habits and create accurate, efficient 3D models like a pro.
Created byDaniel Brown
Last updated 9/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Build a complete 3D model of an interior space using professional SketchUp techniques
  • Add and adjust furniture, materials, and textures to create realistic, detailed designs
  • Create basic renderings and animations to visualize your work
  • Export models to LayOut and develop polished presentation documents with dimensions and notes

Course content

10 sections74 lectures7h 31m total length
  • Introduction & Getting Started1:21
  • Setting up the Template1:59

    Learn how to setup the Template on a PC or Mac.

  • Setting up the Toolbars4:21

    Learn how to setup the Large Toolset, Views, and Styles as our default toolbars.

  • System Preferences4:13

    Learn how to change a few system preferences that will make drawing in SketchUp easier for first time users.

  • Faces and Edges are Everything5:21

    Learn why faces and edges are the core of creating any type of geometry in SketchUp.

  • Introduction to Push/Pull4:26
  • Making Groups5:26

    Learn how to organize geometry using Groups.

  • Making Components8:05

    Learn why you should create an object as a Component instead of as a Group.

Requirements

  • SketchUp Pro 2021 or newer recommended (older versions and SketchUp Free will also work)
  • PC or Mac (both versions demonstrated throughout the course)
  • A 3-button scroll wheel mouse is highly recommended for efficient modeling

Description

Learn SketchUp the right way — by building strong modeling habits and mastering real-world workflows.

Taught by Daniel Brown — a full-time SketchUp trainer, consultant, and educator with over 15 years of experience helping architects, designers, and contractors master 3D workflows. This isn’t a side hustle or a casual passion project — it’s my career and expertise.

This course is built for SketchUp users who want to model professionally. Whether you're a motivated beginner or an experienced user, you'll learn how to create organized, real-world 3D models and polished presentations using SketchUp Pro.

You'll start by setting up your custom template and toolbars for efficiency, then dive into SketchUp’s core modeling tools.

Throughout the course, you'll build a simple living room space from scratch — creating walls, adding doors and windows, and organizing your model using groups and components. You’ll learn to place and adjust furniture, apply materials and textures, and incorporate custom artwork to bring your space to life.

As you progress, you'll add architectural details like trim and baseboards, use tags for better visibility control, and create scenes to save views for renderings, plans, and elevations.

Finally, you'll send your model into LayOut, SketchUp’s presentation tool, where you’ll create a polished document complete with title blocks, dimensions, labels, and design notes.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to model interior spaces efficiently, organize projects professionally, and produce real-world documentation ready for clients, presentations, or project teams.


Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who want to build strong, professional SketchUp skills from the start
  • Current SketchUp users who know the basics but want to model faster, smarter, and more accurately
  • Interior designers, architects, contractors, and creatives who need organized, real-world 3D models and professional presentation documents
  • Anyone serious about using SketchUp for real projects