The design studio in your pocket
Learn SketchUp in a way that is directly relevant to real garden and landscape design projects. This complete course is designed to help garden designers and landscape professionals use SketchUp as a dependable professional design tool.
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It covers the full workflow, from basic drawing tools through to importing topographic surveys, creating accurate three-dimensional terrain models, and working confidently with complex slopes and level changes. You will also learn how to produce precise garden geometry, planting plans, and automated planting schedules directly from your SketchUp model, as well as create your own bespoke plant component library.
Course overview
This course demonstrates how SketchUp can be used to support both technical and visual outputs in garden and landscape design. It includes the production of technical and construction drawings with full millimetric accuracy, alongside clear and effective visualisations.
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The course is structured into 8 sections and 59 lessons, giving you a clear learning path through the complete workflow. It is designed specifically for professionals who want to apply SketchUp directly to real project work.
What you’ll learn
You will learn how to use basic SketchUp drawing tools as part of a professional landscape design workflow.
You will also learn how to:
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Import topographic surveys into SketchUp.
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Create accurate three-dimensional terrain models.
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Work confidently with complex slopes and level changes.
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Produce precise garden geometry.
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Create planting plans and automated planting schedules from your model.
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Build your own bespoke plant component library.
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Produce technical and construction drawings with full millimetric accuracy.
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Create clear and effective visualisations.
Designed for professionals
This course is designed for garden designers and landscape professionals. It focuses on practical skills that can be applied directly to real projects, rather than general-purpose SketchUp use.
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The aim is to give learners the skills and confidence to use SketchUp throughout the design process, from modelling and planning through to documentation and presentation. It is built for those who need a reliable, professional tool for day-to-day garden and landscape design work.
Course structure
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Section 1
Basic drawing tools and getting started with SketchUp. -
Section 2
Importing topographic surveys and working from existing site information. -
Section 3
Creating accurate three-dimensional terrain models. -
Section 4
Working with complex slopes and level changes.
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Section 5
Producing precise garden geometry, planting plans, and automated planting schedules. -
Section 6
Creating a bespoke plant component library. -
Section 7
Producing technical and construction drawings with full millimetric accuracy. -
Section 8
Creating clear and effective visualisations for client presentations.
Why Choose Complete Garden Design Workflow on SketchUp
SketchUp is presented here as a practical design tool for garden and landscape projects. The course is built around the tasks professionals actually need to carry out, including terrain modelling, planting workflows, technical drawings, and visual communication.
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With 8 sections and 59 lessons, the course gives you a structured way to build confidence and develop a reliable workflow in SketchUp. It is intended to support professional practice across the full design process.
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If you want to learn SketchUp in a way that is directly relevant to garden and landscape design, this course provides a complete workflow-based approach. Enrol to build the skills needed to model, document, and present your designs with confidence.
