SketchUp for Instructor

SketchUp for Instructors is a one-year educational subscription tailored for teachers and educators who deliver design, architecture, engineering, or 3D visualization courses. It provides full access to professional modeling tools, classroom-friendly resources, and collaboration features to help instructors create engaging lessons and guide students through real-world design workflows.

Key Features

• Full access to SketchUp Pro desktop tools for professional 3D modeling and presentations.
• Teacher-focused resources and sample assets to support lesson planning and demonstrations.
• Classroom collaboration via Trimble Connect to share files with students and peers.
• Support for common import/export formats (DWG, IFC, OBJ) to integrate with course materials and other software.
• Access to learning materials, tutorials, and community forums for ongoing teaching support.

What's Included

• SketchUp Pro (desktop) – complete 3D modeling and documentation tools.
• LayOut – create annotated 2D drawings and scaled lesson demonstrations.
• Style Builder – craft custom visual styles for presentations and student examples.
• Trimble Connect – cloud storage for sharing course files and student work.
• Access to official educational resources, tutorials, and educator support channels.

Technical Specifications & System Requirements

• License Type: 1-year educational subscription for instructors (education terms apply).
• Platform: Windows & macOS (desktop application).
• Windows (minimum): Windows 10+ (64-bit), 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended), 2+ GHz CPU, 500 MB free disk, 3D-capable GPU with 1+ GB VRAM.
• macOS (minimum): macOS 10.14+, 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended), 2+ GHz CPU, 500 MB free disk, 3D-capable GPU with 1+ GB VRAM.
• Recommended Display: 1280 x 800 (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended).
• Supported Formats: SKP, DWG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, STL, PNG, JPG, PDF.
• Internet: Required for license activation, cloud collaboration, and updates.

Ideal For

• Design, architecture, and engineering instructors teaching studio and technical courses.
• Educators integrating 3D modeling and visualization into curricula or workshops.
• Trainers running hands-on classes, tutorials, or remote instruction requiring collaborative file sharing.

Subscription & Licensing Details

• Valid for 12 months from activation under educational licensing terms.
• Single-instructor license tied to a Trimble ID (education verification may be required).
• Includes product updates and educator resources during the subscription period.
• Renewal available annually; contact sales for classroom or multi-seat education pricing.

Support & Notes

• Access to online help, tutorials, and community forums tailored to educators.
• Ensure hardware meets recommended specs for smooth classroom demonstrations and larger student files.
• Contact our education sales team for volume licensing, lab deployment, or campus-wide options.

Empower your teaching with SketchUp for Instructors, the educational toolkit to inspire students and bring practical design learning to life.