
Learn AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro in one course to create complete architectural working drawings and 3D models. Develop skills from hand sketching to detailing windows, doors, slabs, and landscaping.
Develop hands-on sketching skills for a complete architectural design of a four-bedroom bungalow, from 2d layouts to 3d concepts, using biro or pencil before AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Master complete 2D and 3D working drawings for a four-bedroom bungalow, from beginner to advanced, covering floor plans, elevations, roof plans, and rendering in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Learn essential AutoCAD drawing tools for architectural work: creating and saving files, drawing lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, blocks; copy, move, rotate, scale, trim, plot, print, and dimensions.
Master SketchUp Pro fundamentals by exploring essential tools—select, lasso, paint bucket, eraser, move, rotate, scale, and offset—along with components, groups, tagging, and basic 2d/3d workflows.
Learn to draft a residential plan in AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro by using construction lines, offset tools, and a sequence of measurements to lay out rooms, balconies, and wardrobes.
Use construction lines and precise offsets to draft the plan, trim extraneous lines, and set out ante room, kitchen, visitor's toilet, store, lobby, bedroom, and bar.
Refines the floor plan by adjusting construction lines, removing stray lines, setting wall offsets to 1300, and adding doors to define the waiting room, lobby, master room, toilet, and stove.
Offset walls to capture correct inside room dimensions from exterior measurements, then trim and join lines, adjust wall thickness, and place doors and windows for a complete floor plan.
Add and position doors on a floor plan, adjusting openings for toilets, wardrobes, parlor, dining, kitchen, and windows, using open doors, sliding doors, and normal doors to ensure smooth access.
Create and place 600 mm and 900 mm windows on a floor plan. Use trimming, offset, and match properties for accurate, professional room layouts.
Flip and position doors, adjust openings, replace mismatched windows, and save your AutoCAD and SketchUp pro plan to master door and window placement in 2D and 3D drawings.
Create beds in final 2D and 3D plans with AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro, mastering placement, copying, offsetting, window and pillar details, interior and exterior design, and saving your work.
Master adding internal measurements on a floor plan, adjusting for walls and features, to produce precise 2D and 3D working drawings in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Develop skills to place and verify external wall measurements for precise 2d floor plans, account for window sizes, and prepare 3d models and elevations with AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro.
Convert 3D models to 2D elevations using AutoCAD and SketchUp, mastering front, back, and roof plan workflows with copy, paste, and offset steps.
Create the exterior 3D of a 4-bedroom plan by exporting the 2D drawing as JPEG, importing into SketchUp, and tracing the outline with architectural millimeters to adjust height.
Mark and place windows and doors in the drawing, using copy-paste to align multiple windows and a toilet window, then adjust measurements to keep all elements on the same line.
Create and fix a window in 2D/3D drafting by offsetting, copying, and dividing the frame into three sections, then convert repeated glass and frame elements into components for easy edits.
Enhance 2d and 3d working drawings by fixing doors and window hoods, rotating components to 90 degrees, and using components for automatic reflection and duplication in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Create building slabs in AutoCAD and SketchUp by modeling components, grouping, copying and pasting, joining elements, applying extents for a slanted roof, and adding 2D decorations and pillars.
Create two pillar components, copy and paste to assemble the frame, align heights with the roof, add offsets and belts, and save your work.
Create a flat roof by copying components, grouping, setting piece lengths, rotating elements, and adjusting a pillar and style, while saving your work to ensure a complete result.
Learn to build 2D and 3D working drawings in AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro by modeling a flower pot, adjusting scales, grouping components, and importing assets from Extension Warehouse.
Modeling 301 covers creating glass and handrails in 2D and 3D drawings, editing and deleting parts, and assembling components one by one with keyboard shortcuts.
Apply stone textures by importing pictures and converting them to textures, mapping them onto surfaces. Separate and adjust elements, swap textures like bricks and redstone, and refine darkness and color.
In modeling 303, practice placing stone, adding sheets, and applying faint white and smoke white paints, then use undo and run a test render for 2d and 3d drawings.
Learn to arrange 2D and 3D drawings from elevations to roofing, add water-flow arrows, refine lines, and create a title block for client details in AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro.
Learn 3D modeling in SketchUp, including landscaping a 3D scene, importing materials from SketchUp Warehouse, adding flowers and lighting, and preparing a rendered final model.
Place wall and ceiling lights in a 2d/3d drawing, copy and position lighting from a library, and set up bulbs to illuminate the scene.
Adjust textures and materials, place and test render lighting with V-Ray, move and center lights inside the scene, apply tiles, and finalize simple landscaping for accurate 2D and 3D drawings.
Design a simple landscaping plan for a building in AutoCAD and SketchUp, outlining the car park, gates, and flower pots, then apply textures and tiles for a realistic landscape.
Arrange a landscaping scene by placing a car, flowers, and palm trees. Import assets, adjust buildings and gaps, and render in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Render the design in SketchUp, set up animation scenes, adjust lighting, and output a high-resolution jpeg, then fine-tune brightness, saturation, and sharpness for a polished interior render.
Complete 2D & 3D Working Drawing Comprehensive Course: AutoCAD & SketchUp Pro
By Instructor: Success Ogwudu
From Beginner to Professional Level
Take your design skills to the next level with this all-in-one, hands-on course designed to transform beginners into confident professionals. Led by Success Ogwudu, an experienced instructor and design expert, this course provides a solid foundation in 2D drafting and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro—two of the most powerful tools in the architecture, engineering, and design industries.
Course Overview:
This comprehensive course covers the complete workflow of creating detailed, professional working drawings and 3D visualizations—from initial concepts to fully documented construction-ready designs.
Whether you're a student, aspiring designer, or industry professional, this course is structured to build your skills step-by-step, ensuring you gain practical experience and confidence in both software platforms.
What You'll Learn:
AutoCAD (2D Drafting):
Complete introduction to AutoCAD tools and interface
Creating accurate floor plans, elevations, and sections
Dimensions, annotations, hatching, and layering techniques
Professional title blocks, layout sheets, and plotting
Real-world working drawing standards for architecture and construction
SketchUp Pro (3D Modeling):
Introduction to SketchUp tools and navigation
Turning 2D drawings into realistic 3D models
Creating walls, roofs, doors, windows, and furniture
Applying textures, materials, lighting, and shadows
Scene creation, camera views, and basic rendering techniques
Working Drawing Documentation:
Combining 2D and 3D outputs for client presentations
Creating detailed construction documents and technical drawings
Beginners with no prior experience in AutoCAD or SketchUp
Architecture and design students
Interior designers, engineers, and construction professionals
Freelancers and entrepreneurs looking to enhance their drafting and modeling skills
Anyone looking to move from concept to construction-ready drawings
Why Learn with Success Ogwudu?
With years of practical experience and a passion for teaching, Success Ogwudu offers a clear, structured, and engaging approach to design education. Through real-life examples, hands-on exercises, and expert insights, you’ll learn not just the how, but the why behind professional working drawing techniques.
Software Requirements:
AutoCAD (Any recent version recommended)
SketchUp Pro (Free trial or licensed version)
By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to produce industry-standard 2D drawings and 3D models, ready for clients, construction teams, or portfolio presentations.