Learn how to build anything with SketchUp.

SketchUp Rocket Fuel white rocket logo, outlined in red, and created with SketchUp

I’m Michael Born, and I’ve been teaching and using SketchUp for over 20 years.

These courses draw on my experience as an instructor and architectural illustrator to give you a clear, efficient way to get the most from SketchUp.

Michael Born, Founder and Instructor, standing in front of crater lake
Exploded architectural diagram of a small house showing the roof lifted above the walls, interior staircase, windows, door, and cast shadows, created with SketchUp
Exploded architectural diagram of a small house showing the roof lifted above the walls, interior staircase, windows, door, and cast shadows, created with SketchUp
Illustration of a red suspension bridge extending over water, created with SketchUp
Illustration of a red suspension bridge extending over water, created with SketchUp

Ready to learn SketchUp?

Make the most of your precious time.

Stop struggling with SketchUp!

Learn how to turn your creative ideas into 3D models

“Michael is very knowledgeable and teaches the material in a very easy to understand way.”

-John A.

Technical illustration of a white metal bracket assembly with circular mounting holes, curved support, and red outlines.

What you’ll learn:

Learn how to use SketchUp’s simple yet powerful tools to make 3D models.

You’ll progress from creating objects from basic geometry to building real-world projects.

You’ll learn how to combine SketchUp tools into clear workflows that simplify modeling and editing, and techniques to keep your models organized.