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Trimble SketchUp Introduction 1 Day - Newcastle
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£295 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp as we guide you through this introduction to the powerful 3D-design program. We will take you through the best practices of design and show you how to create and render 3D compositions. This is a perfect starting point for graphic designers new to 3D.
After we give you a complete tour of the SketchUp environment, we will show you how to put together simple 2D and 3D designs. We start by covering the important concepts that underpin good design and then move on to showing you how to render your compositions and show them off to others.
Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp as we guide you through this introduction to the powerful 3D-design program. We will take you through the best practices of design and show you how to create and render 3D compositions. This is a perfect starting point for graphic designers new to 3D.
After we give you a complete tour of the SketchUp environment, we will show you how to put together simple 2D and 3D designs. We start by covering the important concepts that underpin good design and then move on to showing you how to render your compositions and show them off to others.
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SketchUp Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day Introduction course will give you the SketchUp skills you need to move quickly from concept to design, whatever your field of work.
Our main objective is to show you how to draw 'the SketchUp way'. Together, we will combine basic drawing skills with a creative approach as we produce simple, functional designs. We cover all the main modelling and editing tools, plus the essential tricks and ways to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. We use a hands-on approach and by the end of the day you will be confident in creating complex 3D models.
Despite being labelled as an introduction, our course will contain tips and techniques that will appeal to new and experienced users alike, as we lift the lid of some of the program's powerful features.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand design best practices
- Create geometry in 2D and 3D
- Generate and connect forms
- Write 3D text
- Render your designs
Our goal is for you to be able to quickly and efficiently create both simple and complex designs.
Special offer: self-employed and freelance delegates currently qualify for a 15% discount on the normal price of this course.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is a perfect starting point for graphic designers and other creative professionals.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
SketchUp Interface and Optimisation- Setting a more powerful workspace
- Navigation, View and Camera options
- Keyboard shortcuts for productivity
- Creating 2D geometry inside the SketchUp environment
- Move, copy and arrays
- Creating exact geometry with Measurements
- Simple and powerful approaches using the Line tool
- Getting SketchUp to help us with the Inference system
- Using Pushpull to model in 3D
- Other key tools for 3D models including Offset, Follow Me, Scale and Rotate
- Deforming shapes while being accurate with measurements
- Display dimensions
Groups- Looking at how Groups are essential in a variety of ways
- Creating, editing and exploding groups
- Looking at copying (Array) techniques
- Precise positioning of objects
- The difference between Groups and Components
- Using clones to speed up various workflows
- Using the built-in materials to colour and texture a model
- The efficient use of ready-made 3D models to populate a model
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Newcastle training centre located at:
The Beacon
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9PQ
The training centre is situated on Westgate Road near Central Newcastle within easy reach by bus of Newcastle Central Station for both local Metro and overland trains. If you are driving there is free parking available at the training centre.
Daily course times run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.
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SketchUp Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Newcastle Course Dates
28 Jul - 28 Jul £295 + vat 22 Sep - 22 Sep £295 + vat 03 Dec - 03 Dec £295 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Very enjoyable and I got a lot out of the day. Thank you very much."
Hywel Walters, Morgan Sindall, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Very good training session. Was able to fill in any holes we had in experience while keeping the course on track at the same time. Will definitely consider XChange Training again in the future. "
Rob Baines, IGL Surveying, Trimble SketchUp - 1 Day Advanced
"Great! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Our trainer was great and educated us in a very clear, but fun way! Would definitely recommend and come back soon."
Emily Hale, Marks & Spencers, Bespoke Trimble SketchUp One Day Introduction
"A passionate instructor always makes for great training. The course went above my expectations. Thank you!"
Eric Helouin, Chanel, SketchUp Pro - 1 Day Advanced
"Thanks for the brilliant course.. For someone who has basically never opened SketchUp I came away really feeling like I had a good grasp of the program."
Ellie Weidman, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"Thoroughly enjoyable experience and most useful. I found the teaching style to be unique and most effective."
Chris Turnbull, C.T.D.E., SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"Very good and enthusiastic tutor who clearly enjoys the subject, and was very keen to impart his knowledge - very good indeed. Thank you."
Stuart Hill, BGY Architects, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"The instructor was fantastic - very easy going and very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the course and will definitely look to have more training in future through XChange Training."
David Merritt, DSM Services, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Kicking myself for not signing up for the second day! Will return for the advanced class."
Miguel Liévano, Brooks Murray Architects, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Great day, can't wait to use the skills I have learned. Friendly and professional environment."
Claire Knowles, Living Ventures, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
£295 + vat
Next Dates:
28 Jul
22 Sep
03 Dec
Over 15 years of providing certified Trimble SketchUp training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Very pleasant and comfortable experience. Equipment and venue is great and Phil has a great attitude for teaching. I felt supported and un-rushed. many thanks
24/04/2025
5/5 Stars
Just personal prefeerence but would have liked more info about creating working documents like plans/elevations from sketchup models/. Great course...have really found it confidence boosting!
24/04/2025
5/5 Stars
phil is very knowledgeable and very helpful with my questions
24/04/2025
5/5 Stars
Phil was excellent and 5 stars . Very knowledgable and patient and also loads of energy. Dealt with every question and material covered in a short period of time got us to a high level of competence really quickly . Very enjoyable day and would certainly come for further training . Excellent trainer and location
24/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Phil was very friendly and engaging. I appreciated his flexibility and openness to explaining things twice or showing us extra concepts.
24/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Phil was great, detailed and adapted to our groups needs. I've come away with exactly what I was looking for so very happy. Thank you!
24/02/2025
5/5 Stars
I came in as intermediate user, but even though the curriculum assumes no prior knowledge, everyone in the class was on the same page by the end of the first day. I appreciated correcting some of my poor habits.
30/01/2025
4/5 Stars
very helpful, its great to have different excercises to practise what we learnt
29/01/2025
5/5 Stars
Phil was great, patient and thorough with the training, I will be looking to do further training!
19/12/2024
5/5 Stars
Max was fantastic, he was extremely knowledgeable, patient and took the time to explain why we were doing what we were doing and then showed us different ways to approach the task in hand
24/09/2024
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.