Bring your ideas to life with
stunning 3D imagery
SketchUp for Designers
Accredited by Sydney Design School
Delivered entirely online
Looking to extend your presentation skills? Create detailed 3D models of your interior designs using this intuitive and easy-to-learn program. Our SketchUp for Designers course will take you step by step through a real two storey residential project. You’ll use the 3D Warehouse, the world’s largest online library, to easily import furniture and lighting to your model. To give your interior a stunning photo-realistic feel, we’ll introduce you to a rendering tool that adds surfaces, finishes and light.
You do not need any previous experience to complete this course as we will introduce you to the software step by step, starting with the basics. This course is entirely self paced, an Educator will be available to answer questions via email and you will have access to weekly ‘Help Hub’ support sessions via Zoom.
Rendered SketchUp model by Sydney Design School student Jenna Ritchie.
How To Apply
Simply apply and pay online, there are no pre-requisites for this course. Our team will process your enrolment on the same day or the next business day. They will send you a unique login to our eCampus and then you can start studying.
Course Details
- Start anytime
- Delivered entirely online with support and feedback from our Educators
- 12 weeks (3 hours per week)
- This time frame commences from the day you receive access to our eCampus
- If you require a longer period you will need to submit an extension application
- $595 GST free
- A 2% PayPal processing fee will be applied at checkout (inc GST)
- Australian students will need to purchase a 12 month student subscription to SketchUp (approximately AUD $93.50). If you are studying outside Australia you can find your local software provider here.
Who Should Apply?
- Architects and Draftspeople
- Interior Designers and Decorators
- Builders and Landscape Architects
- Architecture and interiors students or graduates
- Those working in the construction industry
Entry
To study with Interior Design Online you will need a strong command of the English language (verbal, written and comprehension) and, if required, be able to score at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test here or an equivalent.
If required, our team will be in contact with you by telephone to assess your English language proficiency, prior to an enrolment confirmation being sent. If your application is not successful due to your language ability your payment will be refunded in full.
Equipment
- A powerful laptop or desktop computer with a dedicated graphics card
- Please see our Computer Requirements page for more detail on specifications here
- Microsoft Office
- A three button, scroll wheel mouse
- A 2-4TB external hard drive
This course is delivered on a PC and all resources provided are based on students using a PC. If you choose to use a MAC you will be using a different interface.
Software
If you are an Australian student we will provide a link to purchase a 12 month educational subscription to SketchUp (approx AUD $93.50) and a free educational subscription to Twinmotion. If you are studying outside Australia you can find your local software provider here.
Course Content
- Toolbars, the interface, drawing and modifying commands and components
- Geo location, site shadows and contour modelling
- Importing CAD files for 3D representation of a 2D plan
- The 3D Warehouse and editing the components imported
- Applying customised styles to a model
- Creating scenes, camera views and animation
- Cutting and manipulating sections
- Mapping curved textures
- Exporting 3D models as Jpegs for presentation purposes
- Rendering your model
Accreditation
You’ll receive an accredited and nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from our partner Sydney Design School (RTO 91446). This can be used as credit towards further study including the Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222).
This vocational short course is written and developed by industry professionals to ensure our students study the most relevant and current content. This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector.



Meet an Educator
Vinh Sawada
Designer / Masters of Architecture
“SketchUp is a very intuitive tool that helps creatives realise their ideas in 3D very quickly. We also introduce a simple rendering tool in this course that allows you to give your 3D model a more photo realistic appeal with light and shadow.”
Be Supported
Get detailed feedback and support
via email, phone or video call
Get Accredited
Receive a Statement of Attainment
from Sydney Design School
Total Flexibility
Start at anytime and up skill
entirely online at your own pace
Unrendered SketchUp model by Sydney Design School student Jade Vong.
Start your creative journey
Apply NowSketchUp for Designers
Accredited by Sydney Design School
Delivered entirely online
Looking to extend your presentation skills? Create detailed 3D models of your interior designs using this intuitive and easy-to-learn program. Our SketchUp for Designers course will take you step by step through a real two storey residential project. You’ll use the 3D Warehouse, the world’s largest online library, to easily import furniture and lighting to your model. To give your interior a stunning photo-realistic feel, we’ll introduce you to a rendering tool that adds surfaces, finishes and light.
You do not need any previous experience to complete this course as we will introduce you to the software step by step, starting with the basics. This course is entirely self paced, an Educator will be available to answer questions via email and you will have access to weekly ‘Help Hub’ support sessions via Zoom.
Rendered SketchUp model by Sydney Design School student Jenna Ritchie.
Bring your ideas to life
with stunning 3D imagery
Unrendered SketchUp model by Sydney Design School student Jade Vong.
How To Apply
Simply apply and pay online, there are no pre-requisites for this course. Our team will process your enrolment on the same day or the next business day. They will send you a unique login to our eCampus and then you can start studying.
Course Details
- Start anytime
- Delivered entirely online with support and feedback from our Educators
- 12 weeks (3 hours per week)
- This time frame commences from the day you receive access to our eCampus
- If you require a longer period you will need to submit an extension application
- $595 GST free
- A 2% PayPal processing fee will be applied at checkout (inc GST)
- Australian students will need to purchase a 12 month student subscription to SketchUp (approximately AUD $93.50). If you are studying outside Australia you can find your local software provider here.
Course Content
- Toolbars, the interface, drawing and modifying commands and components
- Geo location, site shadows and contour modelling
- Importing CAD files for 3D representation of a 2D plan
- The 3D Warehouse and editing the components imported
- Applying customised styles to a model
- Creating scenes, camera views and animation
- Cutting and manipulating sections
- Mapping curved textures
- Exporting 3D models as Jpegs for presentation purposes
- Rendering your model
The Tools
Equipment
- A powerful laptop or desktop computer with a dedicated graphics card
- Please see our Computer Requirements page for more detail on specifications here
- Microsoft Office
- A three button, scroll wheel mouse
- A 2-4TB external hard drive
This course is delivered on a PC and all resources provided are based on students using a PC. If you choose to use a MAC you will be using a different interface.
Software
If you are an Australian student we will provide a link to purchase a 12 month educational subscription to SketchUp (approx AUD $93.50) and a free educational subscription to Twinmotion. If you are studying outside Australia you can find your local software provider here.
Who Should Apply?
- Architects and Draftspeople
- Interior Designers and Decorators
- Builders and Landscape Architects
- Architecture and interiors students or graduates
- Those working in the construction industry
Entry
To study with Interior Design Online you will need a strong command of the English language (verbal, written and comprehension) and, if required, be able to score at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test here or an equivalent.
If required, our team will be in contact with you by telephone to assess your English language proficiency, prior to an enrolment confirmation being sent. If your application is not successful due to your language ability your payment will be refunded in full.
Accreditation
You’ll receive an accredited and nationally recognised Statement of Attainment from our partner Sydney Design School (RTO 91446). This can be used as credit towards further study including the Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222).
This vocational short course is written and developed by industry professionals to ensure our students study the most relevant and current content. This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector.



Meet an Educator
Vinh Sawada
Designer / Masters of Architecture
“SketchUp is a very intuitive tool that helps creatives realise their ideas in 3D very quickly. We also introduce a simple rendering tool in this course to give your 3D model a more photo-realistic appeal with light and shadow.”
Be Supported
Get detailed feedback and support
via email, phone or video call
Get Accredited
Receive a Statement of Attainment
from Sydney Design School
Total Flexibility
Start at anytime and up skill
entirely online at your own pace
Start your creative journey
Apply Now