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Trimble SketchUp Introduction Masterclass 2 Days - London
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Advanced
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£525 + vat
Take a deep look at SketchUp as we show you everything you need to get started and take control of this powerful 3D-design program. With our help, you will be able to create complex, curved designs in no time. A great way to get up to speed in the field of 3D design.
We will guide you on everything from getting started with a simple composition and controlling the SketchUp environment all the way up to creating complex shapes containing curves and 3D text. By the end of the course, you will be confident in drawing and manipulating a wide variety of designs.
Take a deep look at SketchUp as we show you everything you need to get started and take control of this powerful 3D-design program. With our help, you will be able to create complex, curved designs in no time. A great way to get up to speed in the field of 3D design.
We will guide you on everything from getting started with a simple composition and controlling the SketchUp environment all the way up to creating complex shapes containing curves and 3D text. By the end of the course, you will be confident in drawing and manipulating a wide variety of designs.
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SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Masterclass course helps you learn about the tools and features available for power users of SketchUp. We will help you understand how this program allows you to create powerful 3D designs that can be used in many different fields. We will guide you in learning the work area, understanding 2D and 3D geometry, rendering, and much more.
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
- Handle complex 3D designs
- Model curves
- Use Ruby extensions
- Optimise and organise your designs
- Interface with other software
Our goals are for you to unlock the full potential of SketchUp and to become a confident power user.
Special offer: self-employed and freelance delegates currently qualify for a 15% discount on the normal price of this course.
This course can be taken in a single 2-day block or split into a 1-day block (Introduction) and then a separate 1-day block (Advanced) taken at a later date.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is the best way for graphic designers and other creative professionals to get up to speed. The skills covered will suit a wide range of professionals including interior designers, architects and garden or outdoor designers.
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
- 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
- Exploring ways to present 3D models using various techniques such as static images, PDF, animations and 3D models
Overview of Advanced Topics- Photorealistic and Art rendering
- Layout
- Extensions/Plugins
- Using the built-in materials to colour and texture a model
- The efficient use of ready-made 3D models to populate a model
- Creating difficult objects
- Working with curved shapes
- Intersecting geometry
- Cross Sections
- Planning your approach for big projects
- Best practice for Landscape, Interior, Architecture etc. projects
- SketchUp’s powerful way of using images and photos
- Setting styles and backgrounds
- Reference and exploit scanned drawings and other files such as CAD
- How to colour the model using the built-in library
- Use of custom images and textures on models
- How to edit and adjust model textures
- Using Photomatch to create 3D models from photographs
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training London training centre based at:
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BHSt John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days - Upcoming London Course Dates
12 Aug - 13 Aug £525 + vat 06 Sep - 07 Sep £525 + vat 22 Sep - 23 Sep £525 + vat 13 Oct - 14 Oct £525 + vat 08 Nov - 09 Nov £525 + vat 15 Dec - 16 Dec £525 + vat SketchUp Masterclass 2 Days - Split Date Options
SketchUp Introduction
12 Aug
6 Sep
13 Oct
8 Nov
15 Dec
SketchUp Advanced
13 Aug
7 Sep
23 Sep
14 Oct
9 Nov
16 Dec
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Client Reviews
"Great day, can't wait to use the skills I have learned. Friendly and professional environment."
Claire Knowles, Living Ventures, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"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 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
"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
"A passionate instructor always makes for great training. The course went above my expectations. Thank you!"
Eric Helouin, Chanel, SketchUp Pro - 1 Day Advanced
"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
"The course was much better than I expected as I have been able to fully learn how to use the software. I feel much more comfortable with SketchUp than I thought I would. "
Marcus Askew, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"Very good training content with enthusiastic & knowledgeable instruction. Equipment very good too."
Matthew Blackburn, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"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
"The trainer had a fantastic knowledge and a great attitude to teaching this product. I learnt so much within 2 days! Would definitely recommend to my colleagues."
Louise Murphy, Buxton Building Contractors, Trimble SketchUp - Two Day Masterclass
£525 + vat
Next Dates:
12 Aug - 13 Aug
06 Sep - 07 Sep
22 Sep - 23 Sep
13 Oct - 14 Oct
08 Nov - 09 Nov
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Split Course Date Options:
SketchUp Introduction
12 Aug
6 Sep
13 Oct
8 Nov
SketchUp Advanced
13 Aug
7 Sep
23 Sep
14 Oct
Over 15 years of providing certified Trimble SketchUp training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Philip was engaging, focused and had read the brief I had sent him.
23/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed my course with Max, he was excellent and very easy to get along with. I wouldn't hesitate going on another training session with him.
15/06/2021
4/5 Stars
great atmosphere in the classroom. Friendly and informative.
06/05/2021
5/5 Stars
Great introduction/refresh, Max was an excellent tutor and very entertaining
06/05/2021
5/5 Stars
the trainer was fantastic, very knowledgeable and a great communicator.
22/12/2020
5/5 Stars
Great couple of days. Phil's knowledge is exceptional and he makes it really interesting. And his enthusiasm is infectious.
08/12/2020
5/5 Stars
System wouldn't log in for geo locating at the end - no big deal.
08/12/2020
5/5 Stars
Max was an outstanding trainer, who was able to create a pace that balanced the needs of both myself and my colleague. We covered a lot of ground both on Sketch Up fundementals as well as overviews of some more advanced topics. This was interjected with practice sessions to ensure that the learning had been absorbed. All of this was carried out with an informal style and a sence of humour making it a superb training experience. I would absolutely recommend training with Max in the future.
03/12/2020
5/5 Stars
Fantastic knowledge! Really engaging! I learnt loads of details that I know I will be using every day in my job!
03/12/2020
5/5 Stars
Mark the trainer was fantastic, very knowledgable and adapted the session well with no problem that I was remote and some were in the room, I felt like I was there with the group. Thank you
06/10/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil had a great personality and upbeat/ enthusiastic teaching style which meant the day went by with ease
30/09/2020
5/5 Stars
The course instructor was very thorough though out the 2 days. He was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable bout Sketchup and its contents. We had very good equipment and service overall.
14/07/2020
5/5 Stars
I found the course really useful and Max very helpful and interactive. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to getting started on my sketchup journey.
14/07/2020
5/5 Stars
Really good two days giving excellent insight into a complicated bit of software. Phil was very personable and extremely knowledgeable and patient. Very useful course both professionally and personally. Thank you!
22/05/2020
5/5 Stars
I have got a general idea of how SketchUp works. It's nice to learn all the basic tools as well as bespoken tools that meet our need. Thank you!
22/05/2020
4/5 Stars
Excellent trainer. Really clear and enthusiatic, step by step and easy to follow. Appreciate there is 6 months support - very useful. Also gave some handy tips and hints the rest of the team don't know. Thought lunch voucher was lie (£5) for use in places like Pret, M&S etc.
20/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Excellent training, having used sketch up for 8 years i have found out some amazing new ways to create shapes. Was also great finding out about plug ins.
20/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was great very interactive and involved
18/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was extremely knowledgeable, patient and brought the material to life with good pace and energy. He adapted the course to our specific needs which will be such a great help when we work with Sketch Up back in the office.
18/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Our course expectations were met/exceeded and the instructor (Phil) helped in a very constructive and personable.
04/02/2020
5/5 Stars
Phil was very knowlegdeable, very easy to get on with and easy to understand.
04/02/2020
5/5 Stars
I can't fault the 2 day SketchUp training I received. From my initial greeting, to Max's training, and lunch vouchers. I will definitely recommend to others.
19/12/2019
4/5 Stars
I learned a good deal today and feel I can definitely go forward with the basics of sketchup.
17/12/2019
5/5 Stars
very helpful, useful and nice curs
17/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Very clear and helpful
12/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Excellent course, I may well be back for the advanced one day session. Best, Jamie
10/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Great course thanks and excellent tainer.
10/12/2019
5/5 Stars
Phil was great, very easy to understand and get along with. Highly recommended.
10/12/2019
5/5 Stars
great course, great instructor, brilliant couple days, would go again and would recommend to anyone
26/11/2019
5/5 Stars
Max had an obvious passion for Sketchup his enthusiasm knew no bounds, even though his own speed and skills acquired over many years working with this program were way ahead of most, his tutorial skills and attention to his students were exemplary. I found the whole experience very positive and enjoyable, and for myself very informative.
26/11/2019
4/5 Stars
Great tutor, Max retains the excitement and encourages learning of classroom at very different levels of knowledge.
26/11/2019
4/5 Stars
Max was a great teacher. He managed very well to deal with less experienced pupils and more advanced pupils. Only comment I have is it is expensive but still worth the money. Wish I could afford to come more often to brush up my skills and consolidate all I was taught.
26/11/2019
5/5 Stars
Tutor very professional and delivered the content very well very enthusiastic with good delivery of content.
07/10/2019
5/5 Stars
The tuition was fantastic, the trainer was very friendly, patient and approachable. The content was tailor made for me which was an added bonus. all in all a fantastic and worthwhile experience
28/08/2019
5/5 Stars
Thanks very much Phil.
15/08/2019
4/5 Stars
I thought the course content and the instructor were excellent and I was pleased that it was a small group size. The only thing which was frustrating is I felt I spent a lot of the day waiting for others to catch up. It's quite a difficult one to resolve but I think it would be a good idea to provide additional activities for users who are faster than others to best make use of the time and learn as much as possible. I do still feel that there is a lot more to learn on Sketch Up so if you offer a further advanced course I would definitely be interested.
15/08/2019
5/5 Stars
Phil is a brilliant, dynamic instructor - his subject knowledge is fantastic and he delivers at a great pace - we covered a massive amount of content in a short space of time and it all made sense! The content was tailored to suit us - none of us would be using Sketchup for landscaping, so more time was spent covering interiors and aspects of the program that would be relevant to our work. Thanks Phil!
15/08/2019
5/5 Stars
The training event was great and the instructor (Phil) was exceptional. Phil really took time in answering all our questions, was very helpful throughout the full day and was very energetic and enthusiastic which is what you need in a training instructor, otherwise the training would be boring which this was most certainty not.
07/08/2019
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed the structure of the course, excellent way to deliver a training. Phil was a very knowledgeable and engaging trainer and covered a range of topics which appealed to everyone. There was a great balance between theory and practice.I learned so many things in two days.
07/08/2019
5/5 Stars
It was perfect to put me on the right track. Max is highly experienced and gave me great info and lots of tips that would enhance my sketchup skills. He pushed me into working more freely with the software. Although one day is never enough, as there's a lot to know, but I still find that I am capable of jumpstarting my skills.Again, thanks to Max"s free spirited teaching techniques!
26/07/2019
5/5 Stars
In depth sketch up covered Clear and informative, and patient with any questions
23/07/2019
5/5 Stars
Very helpful instruction, a lot of information to absorb but a great introduction
22/07/2019
5/5 Stars
I was really pleased with my training. Phil was absolutely brilliant and so enthusiastic and helpful. I can't believe how much I've learnt and now feel much more confident in my skills and will be putting it into practice straight away.
03/07/2019
5/5 Stars
Max was very knowledgable and could answer every question asked. Went into extra detail for us to cover specific requirements.
02/07/2019
5/5 Stars
Great tutor. Delivery of info was at a good pace and i left knowing so much more than when I arrived. A top course
19/06/2019
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 
Lunch and refreshments
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.