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SketchUp classes from the experts
SketchUp classes with a live instructor at American Graphics Institute, led by SketchUp experts. Live Sketchup training online or attend Sketchup courses in-person. Learn from 3D and modeling industry professionals who are the authors of many books on design and modeling tools and have many years of experience working with SketchUp.
- Introductory Sketchup classes teach foundational skills for interior design, landscape design, architecture, retail layout planning, and more.
- Attend SketchUp courses with a live instructor online and in Boston or Philadelphia.
- SketchUp training is available at your location on-site nationwide.
- Sketchup Classes with certificates meet most continuing education hours requirements.
- Courses for all versions of Sketchup, including Sketchup Pro Classes and Sketchup Make
SketchUp classes offered
Attend introductory to advanced SketchUp classes in our training centers, online, or at your office.
Sketchup course delivery options
We have SketchUp classes for every schedule and budget, led by expert instructors who help you quickly and easily achieve professional results.
Regularly scheduled SketchUp classes
Our regularly scheduled, public SketchUp classes includes introductory through advanced training. Most courses are offered monthly. See the list of classes below. We offer live classes led by an instructor in the same classroom as you.
On-site SketchUp classes
All Sketchup courses can be delivered on-site at your location. Call or complete the form on this page to receive information about classes at your location. We offer on-site classes across the U.S. and globally.
Online SketchUp classes
Live online Sketchup courses provide a small group course that you can take from anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection. You can ask questions, hear and talk with the instructor, and even share your screen as part of these interactive classes.
Corporate Sketchup training
Corporate Sketchup training offers courses customized to your group's needs. Training can be in-person or online and includes your specific projects, with content aligned to your objectives. Call or complete the contact form to get details from a training consultant.
Course Details and Outlines for SketchUp classes
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Sketchup class - Introduction
The introductory SketchUp class helps you create and share 3D designs and architectural projects. Discover how to work with light, color, space, and form and master the use of SketchUp in this two-day course. This Sketchup training class is a useful starting point for those in a variety of design fields including interior design, landscape design, architecture, retail planning and any field needing to visualize designs. This Sketchup class is useful for those working with Sketchup Pro or Sketchup Make apps.
Sketchup class - Intermediate
Advanced SketchUp training to help you create design and architectural projects more quickly and efficiently. Discover how to work with light, color, space, and form to create more realistic 3D designs that represent your vision as you gain expertise with SketchUp. This professional SketchUp course equips you with advanced modeling skills to create precise, efficient, and visually compelling 3D designs. Key topics include mastering the stickiness of geometry, isolating elements with groups and components, and understanding their behavior and differences. Participants will delve into component nesting, scaling, and browser functionalities, as well as learn to integrate pre-built models from Google 3D Warehouse. The course covers site modeling with Google Earth, photomatching for realistic designs, and texture tweaking for detail refinement. Additionally, participants will explore advanced tools like Follow-me and Styles to enhance creativity and flexibility. The course includes hands-on training using Layout tools to create professional 3d layouts and presentations.
Sketchup Bootcamp
This comprehensive SketchUp training class equips students with the skills needed to create precise and professional 3D models. Learn to work within SketchUp's dynamic environment, starting with 2D shapes as the foundation for intricate 3D forms. Learn essential tools like Push/Pull, understand the stickiness of geometry, and use groups and components to isolate, organize, and manage model elements effectively. Learn techniques to accelerate modeling workflows, improve accuracy, and generate repeating patterns through arrays and mirrored designs. By the end of the course, you will confidently create step-by-step models, combine elements into cohesive designs, and apply materials for visual impact.
This Sketchup training course introduces advanced features such as importing and customizing models from the Google 3D Warehouse, photomatching for realistic textures, and integrating site data from Google Earth. Discover how to tailor presentations using SketchUp’s Styles and Layout tools, ensuring their designs are polished and professional. With hands-on projects using SketchUp Pro, learn complex modeling techniques, explore creative design iterations, and develop industry-standard models suited for architecture, product design, and urban planning projects. This live Sketchup class is ideal for all who are seeking to enhance their design workflows and bring their creative visions to life with Sketchup
SketchUp classes - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
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Locations for SketchUp classes
SketchUp classes are offered at the following locations. Most occur monthly with a live instructor in the same classroom:
Sketchup courses available for many roles and skill levels
These Sketchup courses are useful whether you are new to Sketchup or have previous experience and are looking to fill gaps or gain a better understanding of the full set of capabilities it offers. Sketchup courses are suitable for those involved in a variety of roles including all aspects of visualizing design, including architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape designers, and retail planners. Our Sketchup workshops help you to understand how to creatively and efficiently use professional design tools.
Regularly scheduled Sketchup courses are available for individuals, and private Sketchup training is offered for groups, companies, and organizations. Private Sketchup workshops can be customized to your specific objectives and can focus on creative, design or production topics important to you. The Sketchup instructors at AGI average more than a decade of experience working with the best ways to use the variety of Creative Cloud applications and have worked in design and creative roles.
About Sketchup Courses and Training from AGI
Regularly scheduled public Sketchup courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert Sketchup instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn Sketchup skills relating to creative design and production. Our instructors have extensive experience with Sketchup and in leading classes. They are reviewed after each course to gauge their effectiveness, and undergo continual professional development and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam and participate in ongoing professional development training to maintain their Sketchup teaching skills.
Sketchup courses with certificate
Attend a Sketchup course with certificate and gain verification of your class participation that you can share electronically on Linked In. You can share with your employer for verification and receive a PDF certificate that is suitable for printing and display. As a Massachusetts private school, American Graphics Institute has been in in operation since 1998 and is recognized globally for providing high-quality Sketchup courses. Choose from beginner or advanced classes, and receive a certificate for your Sketchup course completion.
Prerequisites for enrolling in Sketchup courses
For introductory Sketchup courses, no previous experience is required. For intermediate or advanced Sketchup classes, completion of the introductory course or previous Sketchup experience and knowledge of all topics covered in the introductory Sketchup course is required. For Sketchup training in our classrooms we provide your choice of a Mac or Windows computer for use during the course. For live online Sketchup you can use your own computer and sample files and projects will be provided upon enrollment.
Course materials for Sketchup classes
The instructors at AGI have authored more than 50 best-selling training books and use this extensive curriculum development experience to develop practical and detailed Sketchup training curriculum which all course participants receive. The materials are designed to serve as a reference for use after class completion and include detailed notes, definitions, best practices and practical advice.
SketchUp Training Courses GSA
American Graphics Institute offers SketchUp Courses under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y. As a GSA contract holder, SketchUp training GSA pricing for federal agencies is available for both private and public SketchUp workshops. Contact an American Graphics Institute representative for additional information or to register.
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AGI's team of experienced instructors are also the best-selling authors of more than 20 books including Creative Cloud for Dummies, Creative Suite for Dummies, and many books published by Adobe Press, Microsoft Press, and other major publishers. Learn from experienced professionals with extensive professional and training experience, who are also practicing professionals. For Federal agencies, American Graphics Institute classes are offered under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y.