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	View scheduled datesGoogle SketchUp - Essentials 1 Google SketchUp Essentials 1 course. Click to show/hide full description » Full Description: This Course is specifically designed to deliver a well rounded conceptual framework for anyone wanting to discover the power of the most exciting 3D modeling tool on the market today! Whether you are new to SketchUp, or whether you already consider yourself an experienced SketchUp user – this course offers the fundamental knowledge and skills which are essential to have you modeling your latest project in no time. Know before you go: You should be comfortable with the material in the following video tutorials available on the Google SketchUp web site: 1. Using the Mouse, 2. Basics of SketchUp. Completing the tutorials should only take about 15 minutes. Students who enroll in this course will be eligible to receive 3 Continuing Education Learning Units (AIA, ASLA). Students who enroll in this course will receive a free copy of the School Series: SketchUp Level 1 DVD ($79 value)
	View scheduled datesGoogle SketchUp - Essentials 2 Google SketchUp Essentials 2 Course. Click to show/hide full description » Full Description: This course will build upon the basic fundamentals skills learned in the Essentials 1 course while expounding upon topics such as the difference between groups and components. The use of organizational methods that utilize the component browser, outliner , and layer control functions of SketchUp. This course will also demonstrate modeling techniques that will expand your ability to model more complex projects while increasing speed, accuracy, and efficiency. It is highly recommended that students complete the Essentials 1 course prior to taking Essentials 2. Know before you go: You should be comfortable with the material in the following video tutorials available on the Google SketchUp web site: 1. User Interface Overview, 2. Basic Geometry in SketchUp, 3. The Offset Tool, and 4. Multi-Copy. Completing the tutorials should only take about 15 minutes. Students who enroll in this course will be eligible to receive 3 Continuing Education Learning Units (AIA, ASLA). Students who enroll in this course will receive a free copy of the School Series: SketchUp Level 2 DVD ($79 value)
	View scheduled datesGoogle Earth Pro Google Earth Pro Class Click to show/hide full description » Full Description: Our instructor-led training class is designed for professionals who want to get the most of the Google Earth Pro's features for geo-based visualization, collaboration and presentation. This beginning course gives a systematic overview of the basic data import (GIS, .shp and simple spreadsheet), annotation and measuring capabilities (Placemarks and Overlays), 3D content placement and generating visually powerful presentations. Students who enroll in this course will be eligible to receive 3 Continuing Education Learning Units (AIA, ASLA). Students who enroll in this course will receive a free copy of the School Series: Google Earth for Everyone DVD ($29 value)
	View scheduled datesAdvanced SketchUp Skills Advanced SketchUp Course. Click to show/hide full description » Full Description: This course introduces advanced modeling techniques, layer management, section tools, the import/export of CAD files, and landscape modeling techniques. You will gain the confidence and the know-how to try just about anything in SketchUp – AND GET IT DONE! Due to the rigorous pace of the course and the complexity of the information that is covered - It is highly recommended that students take the Essentialls 1 and Essentials 2 courses prior to enrolling in the Advanced Skills course. Students who enroll in this course will receive a free copy of the School Series: SketchUp and CAD DVD ($129 value)

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Our real-world designers have collectively tought over 200,000 professionals and businesses how to use SketchUp, Google Earth, and related applications. Click on the images below to learn about our staff.

danielbrown

Dan served as a Software Trainer for Google before starting db-3d.com and training for School. At Google, he taught hundreds of architects, designers, & planners worldwide in SketchUp & Google Earth. Dan received his Bachelors of Science in Architecture Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he was selected as an Outstanding Graduate and also served as a National Director of the American Institute of Architecture Students. He currently resides in Philadelphia, PA

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mtadros

I'm the principal and co-founder of Igloo Studios (www.igloostudios.com), an AEC Industry Media Company, established in 2004. My work experiences have been focused on the uses and implementations of CAD applications and digital media throughout all stages of the design + build process. I'm the lead educator for School (www.go-2-school.com) - Igloo's Continuing Education Studio, and I manages a team of 3D Specialists at Blue Marble Project (www.bluemarbleproject.com) - Igloo's 3D Media Production...more

heyjodi

Jodi Has been working in the realm of architecture since 1991. She has her masters degree in architecture from the University of Austin and has been an expert contract trainer for Google Sketch Up since 2004. She is passionate about travel, working with large community scale projects and the non-profit organization, Providence Children's Home in Kenya she helped establish in 1998. You can check out both www.4thdmodeling.com or www.providencekenya.org to see what Jodi does with her time and ex...more

atotheo

Alex Oliver is the CEO of Igloo Studios (www.igloostudios.com), a pioneering media firm that specializes in creating innovative solutions for AEC industry companies. Igloo Studios is the team that is responsible for creating interactive 3D models for Google Earth and the Google 3D Warehouse (www.bluemarbleproject.com), powerful new media experiences which are being leveraged by Building Product Manufacturers, Real Estate Developers, and Designers. Alex is also the Executive Producer for two web ...more