SketchUp Training: Intermediate (V-Ray)

Bring your SketchUp designs to life in this one-day Intermediate V-Ray course. Learn to create realistic lighting, materials, and high-quality renders that enhance your 3D models. Perfect for designers and visualisation pros. Join now and elevate your SketchUp projects with V-Ray.

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Course Overview

This intensive one-day course is designed for SketchUp users who want to enhance their designs with V-Ray. You’ll explore advanced lighting techniques, realistic material creation, and rendering workflows that help your 3D models look professional and visually compelling.

Throughout the day, you’ll work hands-on with your own projects under the guidance of expert instructors. Learn how to simulate daylight, interior, and studio lighting, work with HDRI images, and optimise render settings for both quick previews and high-quality final outputs. You’ll also discover advanced material properties, including reflections, refractions, bumps, alpha channels, and self-illuminating textures, giving your models unmatched realism.

Sessions can be joined in person at our London studios or online, making it easy to fit training into your schedule. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and know-how to create striking, photorealistic renders that enhance your portfolio and impress clients.

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Dates

Next course starts on:18 Nov 2026

Intermediate Level

1 consecutive days
18 Nov 2026
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Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this SketchUp course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in SketchUp.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your SketchUp course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same SketchUp course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your SketchUp course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your SketchUp course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your SketchUp course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

Ricardo De Jesus

Ricardo De Jesus

Ricardo's skills are so diverse that it would be impossible to list them all. He is an extremely talented architect and CAD technician, as well as one of the very first Autodesk Certified Instructors in the UK. And all round CAD wiz!

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

Concise introduction to V-Ray rendering

The course provided a concise introduction to V-Ray rendering in SketchUp. I learned to create realistic lighting, apply materials, and optimise scenes. By the end, I felt much more confident producing professional-quality images.

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Yvette MensahArchitectural Assistant

Useful for high-quality renders

I found this course very useful for producing high-quality renders. It covered V-Ray workflows, lighting, materials, and scene setup. The exercises were excellent for immediate application.

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Aaliyah Begum3D Visualiser

Practical and focused V-Ray course

The One-Day V-Ray course was practical and focused. I learned realistic texturing, lighting, and scene optimisation. The hands-on exercises made it easy to understand and apply the skills.

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Lewis CooperInterior Design Graduate

Concise and highly informative

This intermediate course was concise and highly informative. I learned to apply materials, adjust lighting, and optimise scenes for rendering. The exercises reinforced the lessons effectively.

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Jen Scott3D Designer

Practical approach to V-Ray rendering

I enjoyed the course for its practical approach. It focused on V-Ray rendering, covering materials, lighting, and scene setup. By the end, I could create realistic renders with confidence.

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Pawel MazurArchitectural Assistant

Very practical V-Ray essentials

The course was very practical, covering V-Ray rendering essentials in SketchUp. I now feel confident producing realistic lighting, applying textures, and generating high-quality renders for projects.

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Elif KayaInterior Designer

Practical insight into V-Ray rendering

This course provided practical insight into rendering with V-Ray. I learned how to adjust lighting, materials, and shadows to create realistic images. The focused, hands-on format worked really well.

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Bethany ColeArchitectural Assistant

Compact but highly effective

The One-Day Intermediate course was compact but highly effective. I learned key V-Ray workflows, including materials, lighting, and scene composition. The exercises reinforced my understanding perfectly.

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Matilda Hayes3D Visualiser

Solid introduction to V-Ray

This course gave me a solid introduction to V-Ray in SketchUp. I learned to manage lighting, apply realistic materials, and optimise renders efficiently. The practical exercises were very helpful.

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Sarah WainwrightArchitectural Assistant

Focused one-day course with clear V-Ray workflows

I really enjoyed this focused one-day course. The instructor explained V-Ray workflows clearly, and the practical exercises helped me create realistic renders from my SketchUp models.

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Edward ClarkInterior Design Graduate

Improved my models with realistic lighting

The intermediate SketchUp + V-Ray course helped me improve my models by adding realistic lighting and textures. The hands-on approach made it easy to follow, and I can now produce polished renders quickly.

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Tobias Hammond3D Designer

Very useful V-Ray course

I found the One-Day V-Ray course very useful. It covered rendering setups, realistic materials, and lighting adjustments. The exercises allowed me to apply everything immediately, giving me confidence in producing quality renders.

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Rajiv PatelArchitectural Assistant

Efficient introduction to V-Ray rendering

This concise course introduced me to V-Ray rendering in SketchUp efficiently. I now understand lighting, materials, and scene composition better, and I came away with skills I can use straight away on projects.

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Sanjay VermaInterior Designer

Very practical V-Ray course

The One-Day Intermediate SketchUp course with V-Ray was very practical. I learned how to set up scenes, apply materials, and adjust lighting for realistic renders. The hands-on exercises were clear and helped me immediately apply the techniques.

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Sarah Phillips3D Visualiser

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Accenture
Amazon
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Apple
Army
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BBC
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Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
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Cisco
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Deloitte
Disney
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Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
4
Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No, the Beginner course is designed for individuals with no prior experience. It covers the fundamentals of SketchUp, guiding you through the basics of 3D modelling and navigation.

Enquire

Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Docklands Media’s one-day V-Ray for SketchUp course is designed for designers who want to take their SketchUp models to the next level through high-quality, photorealistic rendering. V-Ray is an industry-standard rendering engine widely used in architecture, interior design, product visualisation, and 3D design, and this course provides a clear and practical introduction to using it effectively with SketchUp.

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