Anyone exploring what's involved in Skatepark Design, or looking for a change from what they're currently doing. You may want to add to an existing qualification, use this as a taster for a potential future career, or simply sharpen your skills to produce better concept designs.

Anyone looking for a magic pill to instantly become a Skatepark Designer. You'll build up your skill set so that you can produce 3D (CAD) models with realistic materials and lay them out as finished concept designs for presentation (the HOW). It also requires your time, effort and commitment to develop unique designs (the WHAT) and make them a reality.

No, you just need basic computer skills. If you've used SketchUp before it will obviously be helpful, but we're going to start slow and go step by step. You'll build up your skill set so that you can produce 3D (CAD) models with realistic materials and lay them out as finished concept designs for presentation. 

We use SketchUp PRO in our daily workflow which is a paid desktop program, but for this training we wanted to remove the cost barrier for anyone interested in learning how to design skateparks.

To do this, we're using SketchUp for Web which is a FREE online version of the software. It can't do everything that PRO can do, but it's pretty close, and during the training we'll show you the differences so you can decide later if you want to purchase SketchUp PRO. (You'll need an internet connection to access the free version and we have discount codes for SketchUp PRO available to our members, if that's what you prefer to use).

The training will be done on a PC, but it's easy to use a Mac if that's what you have - SketchUp runs on both. There's some minor key stroke and menu differences, but that's about it.

Absolutely. But you'll be spending a lot of time on the internet looking for answers that you may not find. The whole point of The Skatepark School is for you to benefit from our experience to compress your learning timeline and avoid rookie mistakes as much as possible. 

You will be able to confidently create and render skatepark elements and produce concept plans that explain your designs in great detail. This sets you up in the best possible way if you want to work for an existing skatepark company as you can go in and start working on day one under their guidance.

Please be aware though, the number of Skatepark Design companies is small and there are NO GUARANTEES you will get a job with one of them after completing the course.

Over the span of our careers, we have not seen any formal qualifications that recognise you as a professional Skatepark Designer (like there is for a Doctor or Dentist, for example). And while it is possible to design skateparks without further education, most professional Skatepark Designers hold formal qualifications in areas such as Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Building Design & Drafting etc. 

You need to confirm if formal qualifications are needed to comply with your country's legal requirements before undertaking work as a professional Skatepark Designer.

Remember - you can only learn one thing at a time. If your goal is to become a professional Skatepark Designer, this course is the first step in that process.

No. We are not an Australian Education Provider or Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent in your country) and do not provide degrees, diplomas, etc.

No. To submit for tenders there are certain business and legal requirements that need detailed investigation before you begin. As a general overview, you need to set up a business structure that complies with your country's legal requirements, get the correct insurances, register for tender notifications and prepare your tender response.

Take a moment and consider your perspective. Your FIRST project is unlikely to be designing a million dollar skatepark. It will be a small skatepark. Possibly just a little upgrade to your local skatepark - which is actually the perfect place to begin!

You'll start small, learn as you go and build up over time. And we're here to support you along the way. 

The course has 6 learning modules that you complete at your own pace. You may go all in and watch the whole lot in 24 hours, or space them out and do one a week. It’s totally up to you and designed to work with YOUR schedule.

GROUP Training & V.I.P. Coaching runs over a 6 week period with live content training (2 hours each week via Zoom). All the training will be recorded so if you can’t make it live, you’ll be able to watch the replays.

And as a paid member, you’ll have LIFETIME ACCESS to go back and re-watch them as many times as you like!

You get a risk free guarantee. After signing up, you have 30 days to decide to commit to the course and START Designing Skateparks or, if you’re not 100% convinced that it’s the right fit for you, we’ll give you a FULL REFUND!

Please contact us directly if you have any doubts or would like us to run through anything in more detail.

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