Learn SketchUp Pro the Right Way! (Udemy.com)
Learn SketchUp from an expert. Build strong habits and create accurate, efficient 3D models like a pro.
Created by: Daniel Brown
Last updated August 2026
What you will 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
How it compares
Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 75% of them
- Reviews3,024#25 of 546 by number of reviews
- Length7.5 hourslonger than 55% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 98% of them
Course 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.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
3,024 Reviews
Daniel Brown
Hi, I’m Daniel Brown, founder of SketchUpTrainer — and a full-time SketchUp trainer, consultant, and educator for over 15 years.
I’m not just a SketchUp user — I’m a SketchUp expert. Since earning my Architecture degree in 2007, I’ve helped thousands of architects, designers, and contractors master 3D modeling and streamline their workflows using SketchUp.
Before launching SketchUpTrainer, I worked as an official SketchUp trainer at Google. Since then, I’ve consulted for Fortune 500 companies like Starbucks and Chanel, spoken at leading conferences including the AIA Convention and SketchUp’s 3D Basecamp.
Based in Philadelphia, PA, I teach an interior design course at Harcum College, and when I'm not in the classroom, you'll find me leading 2-day SketchUp workshops across the country or providing online and private training to clients.
This isn’t a side hustle or a casual passion project — it’s my career. My expertise goes beyond just knowing SketchUp—it’s about teaching it in a way that truly empowers professionals in architecture, design, and construction to work smarter and more efficiently.
If you’re ready to learn practical, real-world SketchUp skills from a dedicated expert, you’re in the right place.
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Reviews
By Raja on 8/8/2026
I have been wandering on youtube to learn Sketchup, but most of them do not have a systematic approach to learn it. Daniel nailed with "Right Way" of learning and I just completed it. I recommend this course, its worth every penny - Raj
By Kyle Hislip on 7/18/2026
I'm presenting a photo exhibit at a major gallery. By learning SketchUp I can virtually "hang" the show This way I can clearly understand how big to print the images, what images will work with others, and make permutations of different themes. Ultimately this will save me time and money by not making unnecessary prints and having a strong plan when it’s time to hang the art at the gallery. I noticed the course moves between beginner fundamentals and more advanced concepts fairly quickly. While I was able to work through this by rewatching certain sections, I wonder if beginners without CAD experience might benefit from slightly more time on the importance of the axes, or offer a few “off ramps” - mini courses to practice more on making guidelines, or tool tips for even stuff like orbiting. These “off ramps” would be optional but could be a nice augmentation of this wonderful course. It is clear that the audience for this goes from absolute beginners to those who may have some experience in CAD, architecture and design, so I appreciate Daniel’s balancing act of serving this diverse group. Overall, I strongly recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn SketchUp. Daniel is an excellent teacher who breaks down complex topics and comes to this with an expert level of experience.
By Udemy User on 6/24/2026
pretty good, been using Sketchup on and off for ten years and picked up a few really useful bits that i didnt know about. thanks
By Anonymized User on 6/23/2026
Wow! very nicely presented and very informative, I do know Sketchup but did used it for very long time so it was amazing to learn all again. Well done!
By Ambalavanan on 6/22/2026
Great course, but the warehouse and some extensions are not working for me. So I doubt to clarify, but I don't know how to clarify
By Jasmine Jones on 4/16/2026
The instructor is pretty fast, but easy to follow if you pause and repeat. I find it easy to follow along while watching. I was also able to apply the information to my own sketch.
By Rick Daigneault on 3/11/2026
Content is not exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to first learn how to create shapes and make them into furniture with joinery.
By Srikanthan Nithushshanth on 2/8/2026
Amazing explanation in a short time. I already know some basics in SketchUp, and now I’ve learned new things that are really helpful for me.
By J A on 12/28/2025
Very clear, nice tone of voice. Simple. I am hoping the second half gets into other architectural details, but so far so good!
By Bert Veldhuizen on 12/20/2025
Great teacher, I'm learning so many new tricks in SketchUp! Use to play around in AutoDesk revit but after my student license expired i's just too expensive.
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Overall Score : 94 / 100






