AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp Course

Lesson 1 • Coordinate Systems and Units

Explains Cartesian coordinates, world vs. user coordinate systems, and unit configuration. Accurate unit setup is critical before any geometry is created in any of the three tools.

Lesson 2 • File Management and Project Setup

Teaches project templates, file naming conventions, and save strategies for each platform. Proper setup prevents data loss and ensures consistent output across team workflows.

Lesson 3 • Understanding CAD and BIM Concepts

Introduces CAD drafting versus BIM data-rich modelling and parametric design logic. Sets the conceptual baseline for all three software tools covered in the course.

Lesson 1 • Blocks, Attributes, and Reusable Content

Teaches block creation, insertion, attribute definition, and dynamic block basics. Reusable blocks accelerate drafting and enforce drawing consistency across projects.

Lesson 2 • Annotation, Dimensions, and Text

Covers dimension styles, linear and angular dimensioning, leaders, and multiline text. Proper annotation communicates design intent clearly to fabricators and contractors.

Lesson 3 • Layouts, Plotting, and Sheet Output

Covers model space vs. paper space, viewport creation, plot styles, and PDF export. Learners produce print-ready drawing sheets at correct scales.

Lesson 4 • Drawing Basic Geometry

Covers lines, arcs, circles, polylines, and rectangles using coordinate input and object snaps. These primitives form the building blocks of all AutoCAD technical drawings.

Lesson 5 • Layers, Properties, and Standards

Explains layer creation, colour-linetype-lineweight assignment, and layer state management. Consistent layer standards ensure drawings are readable and exchange-ready.

Lesson 1 • Materials, Lighting, and Rendering

Applies materials from the material browser, sets up lights, and produces rendered images. Rendered output communicates design quality to clients and stakeholders.

Lesson 2 • Surface and Mesh Modelling

Teaches NURBS surfaces, procedural surfaces, and mesh object creation and editing. Surfaces and meshes handle organic and freeform shapes that solids cannot easily represent.

Lesson 3 • Solid Modelling Fundamentals

Covers Box, Cylinder, Sphere primitives and Boolean operations: Union, Subtract, and Intersect. Boolean logic enables complex forms from simple geometric combinations.

Lesson 1 • Rooms, Areas, and Schedules

Covers room placement, area plans, colour schemes, and schedule creation for quantities. Data-rich schedules are a primary BIM deliverable for design and cost analysis.

Lesson 2 • Stairs, Ramps, and Railings

Teaches stair by component, ramp sketching, and railing path and type configuration. Vertical circulation elements require precise parametric control for code compliance.

Lesson 3 • Revit Project Setup and Levels

Covers project templates, levels, grids, and reference planes as the structural skeleton of a Revit model. Correct setup prevents coordination errors throughout the project lifecycle.

Lesson 4 • Walls, Floors, and Roofs

Teaches wall type creation, floor slab sketching, and roof by footprint and extrusion. These core elements define the primary enclosure of any architectural model.

Lesson 1 • Sheet Composition and Title Blocks

Teaches sheet creation, title block families, viewport placement, and sheet numbering. Professional sheet sets require consistent layout and complete title block data.

Lesson 2 • Annotation, Tags, and Dimensions

Covers dimension strings, spot elevations, text notes, tags, and keynotes in Revit. Consistent annotation ensures drawings communicate design intent without ambiguity.

Lesson 3 • Linked Models and Worksets

Covers Revit link management, copy-monitor workflow, and workset-based collaboration. Multi-discipline coordination requires controlled model sharing and clash awareness.

Lesson 4 • Views, Callouts, and Sections

Teaches view creation, view range settings, callout bubbles, and section cuts. Properly configured views are the foundation of every construction document sheet.

Lesson 1 • Drawing Tools and Inference Engine

Covers Line, Rectangle, Circle, Arc, and Polygon tools alongside SketchUp's inference locking. The inference engine is SketchUp's primary precision mechanism and must be mastered early.

Lesson 2 • Materials and Textures in SketchUp

Covers material application, texture positioning, and creating custom materials from images. Realistic materials elevate model presentation quality for client review and rendering.

Lesson 3 • Push-Pull and Follow-Me Operations

Teaches Push-Pull for extruding faces and Follow-Me for sweeping profiles along paths. These two tools generate the majority of architectural and product geometry in SketchUp.

Lesson 4 • Components and Groups

Covers group creation, component definition, and the component browser for reuse. Proper use of groups and components prevents geometry merging and enables efficient editing.

Lesson 1 • Photorealistic Rendering Workflows

Introduces rendering engines compatible with SketchUp, covering lighting, material setup, and output. Photorealistic renders communicate design intent to clients who cannot read technical drawings.

Lesson 2 • Terrain and Site Modelling

Teaches sandbox tools for terrain creation, drape, and stamp operations for site integration. Accurate site models provide context for architectural proposals and landscape design.

Lesson 3 • Essential SketchUp Extensions

Covers the Extension Warehouse and key plugins for solid tools, cleanup, and advanced geometry. Extensions dramatically expand SketchUp's native capabilities for complex modelling tasks.

Lesson 1 • Cross-Platform Data Exchange

Covers DWG import-export between all three platforms, IFC workflows, and data fidelity checks. Seamless data exchange is essential for real-world multi-software project environments.

Lesson 2 • Quality Control and Drawing Review

Covers drawing coordination checklists, clash detection review, and peer critique methods. Quality control processes ensure deliverables meet professional standards before submission.

Lesson 3 • Capstone Project Execution

Students design a small mixed-use building using all three tools following a structured brief. The project integrates every skill from previous chapters into a single cohesive deliverable.

Lesson 4 • Portfolio Development and Presentation

Teaches selecting project work, composing a digital portfolio, and presenting to a professional audience. A strong portfolio translates technical skills into career opportunities.