SketchUp Foundations:

What you’ll be able to do in 2 days

→ The goal is to build a foundation that makes SketchUp feel easier, faster, and more reliable on real work.

By the end of SketchUp Foundations, you’ll be able to:

• Set up SketchUp Pro and customize your workspace for real projects

• Use core tools (Line, Rectangle, Arc, Push/Pull, Offset, Move, Tape Measure) with confidence

• Create and edit accurate 3D models

• Use Groups + Components to stay organized and model efficiently

• Organize visibility using Tags

• Use styles, scenes, and navigation tools to present your work clearly

• Model from photos using Matched Photo

• Import 2D drawings and turn them into a clean 3D base model

• Speed up your workflow with SketchUp extensions

• Understand how tools like Enscape fit into a photorealistic rendering workflow

→ 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.

Day 1 breakdown

Day 1 – Build a Strong SketchUp Foundation

• Set up SketchUp Pro and customize your workspace

• Learn essential drawing tools (Line, Rectangle, Arc, and more)

• Create and edit 3D forms using Push/Pull, Offset, and Move

• Master Groups + Components for clean, efficient modeling

• Use styles, scenes, and navigation tools to present your work clearly

• Intro to LayOut for creating professional drawings and documents

• Wrap up with live Q&A to reinforce the day’s key concepts and clear up any sticking points

Day 2 breakdown

Day 2 – Apply Techniques + Optimize Your Workflow

• Model from photos using the Matched Photo tool

• Import 2D drawings and turn them into clean 3D models

• Organize visibility with Tags for reliable model control

• Apply interior modeling techniques for spaces and finishes

• Speed up your process with SketchUp extensions

• Explore how tools like Enscape fit into a photorealistic workflow

• Wrap up with live Q&A to reinforce key concepts and workflows

What’s included / how it works

Included with your registration:

• 2 full days of in-person instruction, demos, and guided practice

• Downloadable practice files + workflows you can reuse

• 12 months of the SketchUp Trainer Learning Pass ($349 value) — full Course Library access plus the Community Hub & Project Clinics for ongoing support

• Certificate of Completion — for your portfolio, professional development, or employer reimbursement

• Live Q&A throughout class (plus a dedicated wrap-up Q&A at the end of Day 2)

Requirements / what to pack

Your class essentials

• Laptop + power cord (Mac or PC)

• 3-button scroll-wheel mouse (highly recommended for smoother navigation)

• SketchUp Pro 2026 installed (7-day free trial available)

• Note: This class is designed around the desktop version of SketchUp Pro (Mac/PC), not SketchUp for iPad or SketchUp Go (web).

Location + travel  details

• Racquet Club of Philadelphia (215 S 16th St)

• On-site lodging is available at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia.

• Easy transit access: about a 10-minute walk to Suburban Station (Regional Rail), and about 10–15 minutes to 30th Street Station (Amtrak) by rideshare or a quick SEPTA ride. From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): about 20–30 minutes by taxi/rideshare (traffic-dependent).