Live online cohorts, mini-courses and in-person workshops that fit your schedule and goals — and leave you with a stronger SketchUp workflow, cleaner models, and more confidence on real projects.
Images from the AI-Powered SketchUp Workflows for Designers webinar, developed using AI Enhance.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
Hi, I'm Dan
I’m the founder of SketchUpTrainer.com
—an educator, designer, and (last but not least) a SketchUp expert.
- 15+ years of experience as a SketchUp trainer & consultant
- 10 years teaching SketchUp at the college level
- Trained thousands of architects, designers, and contractors
All in-person workshops and live webinars are led by me.
"My approach is interactive and project-based—simple and dependable—focused on clean models, reliable workflows, and client-ready visuals.
I put a strong emphasis on foundational skills, because in design and architecture, everything depends on a strong foundation."
Steven Christopher Carey, 3D Visualizer
"Dan's classes and techniques have been a regular part of my toolbox for the better part of a decade. I've taken 3 multi-week sessions with Dan over the years and each session has upped my game to the next level, really enhancing the quality of the renderings and 3D visualizations I'm able to provide my clients.
He's a thoughtful and patient teacher and has always made himself available to me whenever I had a question, whether about SketchUp, rendering softwares, or the 3D design business in general. I would highly recommend his classes to anyone seeking to increase their knowledge or standards in regard to 3D modeling and rendering."
Choose the training format that fits how you learn best —live online cohorts for focused progress over time, or in-person workshops for hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and faster momentum.
Virtual
Cohorts & Mini-Courses
Live online cohorts
What You’ll Walk Away With
Cleaner models, a more reliable workflow, and repeatable steps you can use on real projects
→ A strong fit for busy schedules—because you can learn in focused chunks without travel, and replays are included so you can revisit the material or catch up if you miss a session.
Mini-Course Structure
- Over the course of a few weeks, you’ll feel a real shift in how SketchUp fits into your work. Not “I watched a few tutorials and I’m piecing it together,” but more like: I understand the process, my model is staying cleaner, and I know how to move from idea to presentation.
- This format is designed for steady progress. Instead of trying to learn everything in one session, you’ll build skills week by week, with time in between sessions to apply what you’re learning to your own work.
- These are live, small-group online training programs, so you’re not left figuring things out on your own. You’ll get clear instruction, practical demos, real-time Q&A, and space to ask questions as challenges come up.
In-Person
Workshops
Two-day, in-person intensives (Philadelphia)
All In-Person Workshops Include
12 months of the SketchUp Trainer Learning Pass ($349 value): Yearly access to the full course library, Project Clinics, and ongoing support
→ There’s a difference when you learn in person—you’re not just watching, you’re doing it, fixing it, and building the habit as you go.
Training Format
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In one week you will feel the difference in how SketchUp works for you. Not “I’m kind of figuring it out as I go,” but more like: I know what I’m doing, my model stays organized, and I can set up views that make presenting the design feel straightforward.
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Fast progress in a focused, distraction-free setting. You’ll build a solid SketchUp foundation, strengthen your day-to-day process, and leave with models you can keep developing after class.
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This is hands-on, small-group training, so it’s not just watching demos. You’ll get real-time feedback, plenty of Q&A, and a chance to connect with other designers who are building the same skillset.
Whether you need a stronger foundation, a cleaner workflow, better presentation skills, or hands-on support applying SketchUp to real projects - choose the training that helps you move forward.
Registration Open
VIRTUAL COHORT 🟩 Featured Cohort
Featured Summer/Fall Cohort
FRAME Workflow Studio
A guided implementation experience for building a cleaner, more professional SketchUp workflow
Work through the FRAME Workflow at a realistic pace with early access to new lessons, live Studio Sessions, built-in catch-up time, a dedicated cohort community, and two private 90-minute Studio Sessions with Dan.
July 1–October 31, 2026
Online · Self-paced with guided support
Course access through June 30, 2027
$995
$495 current Learning Pass member upgrade
→ By the end of the cohort, you’ll have a repeatable SketchUp workflow you can use from setup to final deliverables.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP 🟩 Featured Workshop
Summer 2026 Cohort
SketchUp Foundations: 2-Day Workshop
Center City, Philadelphia
August 12–13, 2026 (Wednesday + Thursday)
9:00 AM–4:00 PM ET both days
Racquet Club of Philadelphia (215 S 16th St)
$645 Early Bird I $795 Regular Price
Early Bird Pricing: Save $150 through May 31, 2026
→ Posted early so you can plan travel and time away from your day to day. A great fit for educators on summer break.
Get invited to the next live SketchUp training session
Not ready to register yet? Join the interest list and we'll send you updates about upcoming cohorts, mini-courses, in-person workshops, and monthly live training sessions.
Each month, we host a free live session to answer questions and help you find the best next step based on your goals.
At the end of the session, I’ll share a limited-time coupon for upcoming SketchUp Trainer classes.
Coming Fall 2026
This summer, we’re focusing on the FRAME Workflow Studio — a guided cohort designed to help you build a complete SketchUp workflow from setup to final deliverables.
Our live topic-based mini-courses will return in Fall 2026.
In the meantime, join the cohort to work through FRAME with direct guidance and support.
VIRTUAL MINI-COURSE 🟩 Most popular
SketchUp 101: Essential Skills for Beginners
Coming soon!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
$399
VIRTUAL MINI-COURSE 💡Take right after SketchUp 101
LayOut Essentials for SketchUp Users
Coming soon!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
$199
VIRTUAL MINI-COURSE 💡Great for curious minds
AI-Powered SketchUp Workflows for Designers
Coming soon!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
$399
VIRTUAL MINI-COURSE 💡Level-up your learning
Enscape for SketchUp: Rendering Essentials
Coming soon!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
$399
Coming Winter 2027
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Winter 2027 Cohort
SketchUp Foundations: 2-Day Workshop
Center City, Philadelphia
Winter 2027
9:00 AM–4:00 PM ET both days
Racquet Club of Philadelphia (215 S 16th St)
$645 Early Bird I $795 Regular Price
Early Bird Pricing: Save $150 through TBD
