A practical 4-week live online SketchUp course to help you finally feel confident in the software — with clean models, good habits, and a clear path from idea to finished design.
SketchUp 101 is a beginner-friendly online SketchUp class for anyone who wants a clear, structured way to learn. Over four weeks, you’ll go from opening SketchUp for the first time to building clean, organized 3D models you can actually use in real projects. This beginner SketchUp course is ideal for interior designers, architects, contractors, students, and hobbyists who want a solid foundation without feeling overwhelmed.
Who this is for
This class is for you if:
- You’re brand new to SketchUp or feel like you “missed the basics”
- You’ve clicked around but keep running into frustration or messy models
- You want a clear, step-by-step way to learn — not just random YouTube videos
- Interior designers
- Architects and students
- Contractors and remodelers
- Design-build professionals
- Educators and students
- Hobbyists who want to learn SketchUp the right way from the start
What you’ll be able to do in 4 weeks
By the end of SketchUp 101, you’ll be able to:
- Open SketchUp and actually know where to start
- Navigate confidently without fighting the camera or getting “lost” in your model
- Use core tools (Move, Push/Pull, Offset, Tape Measure, etc.) in a clean, efficient way
- Build simple 3D spaces and objects with correct dimensions
- Keep your models organized so they don’t fall apart when you edit them
- Set up basic scenes for clean screenshots and simple presentations
- Avoid the most common beginner mistakes that waste time and break models
Class breakdown
Week 1 – Getting Comfortable in 3D
- Installing/setting up SketchUp
- Interface, toolbars, and navigation
- Axes, camera movement, and selection
- Drawing accurately with basic tools
- Push/Pull and basic volume modeling
- Walls, floors, openings, and simple objects
- Groups vs. components (and why it matters)
- How to avoid “sticking” geometry
- Tags/layers, scenes, and basic styles
- A beginner-friendly file structure that keeps things clean
- Working with images or reference drawings
- Fixing common model issues
- Setting up scenes for screenshots or PDFs
- Simple, readable styles
- Exporting images to share with clients, classmates, or collaborators
- Next steps: what to focus on after this beginner SketchUp course
In this online SketchUp course, you get:
- 4 live weekly sessions (90 minutes each): Short lessons, live demos, and guided modeling
- Recordings of every session: Watch or rewatch anytime if you can’t attend live
- Downloadable practice files: So you can follow along and keep building after class
- Live Q&A each week: Ask your questions and get help on the spot
Attend live or on your own schedule
All sessions are recorded and shared shortly after each class. Whether you join live or prefer to learn at your own pace, you’ll have full access to the material.
Some participants attend every session live, while others catch up with the recordings—both approaches work well, and you’ll receive the same content, demos, and resources either way.
Please note that live Q&A and support are available during the scheduled course dates.
Requirements
To get the most out of this beginner SketchUp course, you’ll need:
- SketchUp Pro 2026 (trial or licensed version)
- Desktop or laptop computer capable of running SketchUp Pro
- Stable internet connection for live sessions and video streaming
- (Recommended) A 3-button scroll-wheel mouse for smoother navigation and modeling
