# SketchUp Course Online

100% online with SketchUp software, live support and industry-recognized certificate

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/sketchup-course>

## Overview

Get hands-on with SketchUp Pro, one of the most widely used tools for architectural 3D modeling and rendering. This course walks you through the interface, core tools, and key integrations like Extension Warehouse and 3D Warehouse, using professional, real-world projects. You’ll build practical skills for creating, editing, and optimizing models so your workflow stays fast, accurate, and efficient.

You’ll learn how to create massing studies, preliminary 3D models, and site topography directly from floor plans using SketchUp’s core tools and components. The course also covers editing textures, colors, and model elements to improve both visuals and usability, along with advanced workflows and best practices that help you model more accurately and complete projects with confidence.

## What you'll learn

- Design massing and preliminary design 3D models.
- Determine the most efficient way of accurately and productively working within SketchUp
- Use all of the SketchUp tools to best learn the functionality of the software program.
- Model from a floorplan
- Edit and customize model textures and colors
- Learn advanced workflows in SketchUp
- Use SketchUp tools to best learn the functionality of the software program.

## Curriculum
1. **Intro to SketchUp Course Online**
2. **Intermediate SketchUp Course Online**

## Instructors

### Derek McFarland — Instructor

Over the course of the last 10 years of his architectural experience and training, Derek has developed a very strong set of skills and talents towards architecture, design and visualization. Derek grew up in an architectural family with his father owning his own practice in custom home design. Throughout the years, Derek has had the opportunity to work and be involved at his father's architecture office, dealing with clients, visiting job sites, and contributing in design and production works. Recently, Derek has built up an incredible resume of architecture experiences working at firms such as HOK in San Francisco, GENSLER in Los Angeles, and RNT, ALTEVERS Associates, HMC, and currently as the lead designer at FPBA in San Diego. Derek has specialized in the realm of architectural design and digital design.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $799