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Architectural visualisation training

Explore Lumion Pro 2026 and 2026.1 workflows

Lumion Pro CourseTraining in Sharjah

Bring your architecture to life. Turn 3D models into expressive interior views, landscaped exteriors, walkthroughs and 360° panoramas with CADD International.

Training options
Classroom & online live
Learning focus
Practical scene creation
Project outputs
Images, motion & panoramas

Al Majaz 1, Sharjah · Enquiries welcome from across the UAE & GCC

Courtyard house study Interactive concept
A contemporary villa with a garden and reflecting pool An illustrative architectural study. Change its facade finish, daylight and landscape using the controls below.

Shaded view · Stone finish · daylight 70% · landscape on.

Interactive architectural illustration. Explore how finish, daylight and landscape change the presentation.
Lumion Pro Architecture, interiors & landscape
Autodesk
Autodesk Authorized Academic Partner CADD International institutional credential
Connect your modelling workflow SketchUp · Revit · Rhino
Check your software and LiveSync versions

From a model to a memorable view

Design the space.
Build the atmosphere.

This Lumion training course in Sharjah focuses on architectural visualisation: taking an existing 3D model and developing the materials, surroundings, lighting and camera views that make its design easier to understand.

Practise a connected workflow for a residence, interior or landscaped exterior. Learn to review the image, improve the composition and present the space with a clear design story.

01 / CONNECT

Keep the model organised

Prepare geometry, scale and materials in your modelling application. Explore import and compatible LiveSync workflows as your design develops.

02 / CREATE

Give the place character

Connect surface finishes with planting, furniture and surroundings. Use detail intentionally so your architecture remains the focus.

03 / COMMUNICATE

Make every view count

Compose still images, plan a walkthrough and create a panorama study. Show the qualities that matter to the people reviewing your design.

What is Lumion Pro? Lumion is architectural visualisation software for developing a 3D model into images, animations and panoramas. Create and edit the building geometry in your modelling software, then use Lumion for its visual presentation.

  • Architects
  • Interior designers
  • Civil engineers
  • Landscape designers
  • Architecture students
  • SketchUp & Revit users
  • 3D visualisers
  • Freshers & creative learners

Learn the complete presentation workflow

Your Lumion
course curriculum.

Connect the model, scene and final output through practical exercises. Request the detailed course plan for training hours, software version and project scope.

01 Workspace & scene foundationsStart with a clear, well organised project
  • Navigate the scene and practise placing, selecting and transforming objects.
  • Explore Build, Photo, Movie and Panorama modes.
  • Organise layers, files and project versions.

Practice output: a structured scene ready for your design model.

02 Model import & LiveSyncConnect the visualisation to your design
  • Prepare model scale, origin, surface orientation and material assignments.
  • Explore supported import formats and LiveSync with applications such as SketchUp or Revit.
  • Update the design and review the scene after model revisions.

Practice output: a checked model with a repeatable update workflow.

03 Materials, textures & finish studiesMake surfaces read at the right scale
  • Develop timber, stone, concrete, glass, metal and water studies.
  • Review texture scale, mapping, roughness, normal maps and surface detail.
  • Compare material choices in the actual scene lighting.

Practice output: a consistent material palette for your project.

04 Terrain, planting & scene contextPlace the architecture in its surroundings
  • Develop terrain, paths, planting and outdoor spaces.
  • Use vegetation and object placement methods with deliberate density and variation.
  • Balance furniture, people and contextual assets with scene performance.

Practice output: a landscaped exterior with readable scale and context.

05 Daylight, interiors & atmosphereUse light to explain the space
  • Explore sun direction, sky, exposure and time-of-day decisions.
  • Develop interior lighting with suitable lights and emissive surfaces.
  • Review reflections, shadows and ray tracing on a compatible setup.

Practice output: day and evening studies of the same project.

06 Cameras, effects & still imagesFrame a purposeful architectural view
  • Choose camera positions, focal lengths and balanced compositions.
  • Refine effects, vertical alignment and image treatment.
  • Review previews, render quality and appropriate output settings.

Practice output: a coordinated set of interior or exterior images.

07 Walkthroughs & 360° panoramasCommunicate how the space is experienced
  • Plan camera keyframes, clip order, movement and timing.
  • Develop a short architectural walkthrough.
  • Create panorama viewpoints and review suitable sharing options.

Practice output: a walkthrough study and selected panorama views.

08 Project refinement & presentationPrepare work you can explain confidently
  • Review scene organisation, visual consistency and performance.
  • Apply feedback to materials, light, cameras and outputs.
  • Prepare an organised presentation package for your portfolio.

Practice output: a reviewed project package with your strongest views.

Lumion Pro 2026 · including 2026.1

Current tools.
More ways to present.

Explore recent Lumion tools alongside the fundamentals. Discuss which features are included in your batch and how they support your project.

Availability depends on your software build, hardware, licence and course plan. Cloud AI tools use a separate online workflow.

2026.1 / PATTERN EDITOR

Design the surface layout

Create tile and brick patterns, adjust dimensions and rotation, and refine grout and bevel settings on compatible materials.

2026.1 / PANORAMAS

Light the whole view

Explore ray tracing in Panorama mode. Plan the output around its supported resolutions, scene features and graphics memory requirements.

2026.1 / REUSABLE SETUPS

Keep a consistent look

Save Custom Styles and project templates to reuse effects and scene foundations across related presentations.

2026 / AREA PLACEMENT

Build richer surroundings

Populate landscape areas with varied nature assets, then refine density and spacing around the architecture.

2026 / AI UPSCALER

Prepare larger images

Explore improved 2× and 4× image upscaling, with output options up to 16K. Review fine details before using the result in a presentation.

LUMION CLOUD / AI

Refine and review together

Discuss AI material generation and image enhancement alongside render sharing, versions and feedback. Review changes against the intended design.

A project with a clear purpose

One design.
A complete visual story.

Develop a guided residence, interior or architectural scene. Use the same model to connect material choices, landscaping, lighting and presentation.

Review the work with your trainer, refine the views and explain the decisions behind your final output. Agree the project scope when choosing your course plan.

  1. 01 / SCENE An organised visualisation model

    Checked scale, materials, layers and a clear model update process.

  2. 02 / ATMOSPHERE Finish & lighting studies

    Compare material palettes and day or evening conditions.

  3. 03 / IMAGES Composed still views

    Selected images that explain the architecture, interior or landscape.

  4. 04 / EXPERIENCE A walkthrough & panorama study

    Show the route through a space and viewpoints for an immersive review.

01Choose the brief

Agree the model, references and presentation goal.

02Develop the scene

Connect finishes, context, lighting and cameras.

03Review and improve

Apply feedback to the scene and selected outputs.

04Present your work

Prepare images and motion studies for your portfolio.

Learn around your schedule

Choose where
you create.

Share your city, experience and preferred timing. Our admissions team will help you review classroom and online live options.

SHARJAH CLASSROOM

Learn with guidance, in person.

Practise scene development and presentation workflows at CADD International in Al Majaz 1.

Visit us: 208, Reem Plaza, above FAB Bank, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah.

Contact & location details ↗
ONLINE LIVE TRAINING

Create from your own workspace.

Enquire from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman or elsewhere in the UAE and GCC. Discuss live demonstrations, practical work and project feedback.

Share your computer specifications, time zone and preferred schedule before choosing a batch.

Explore online training ↗
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Training format, location, language and trainer availability are confirmed for your chosen batch.

More value in your learning

Your project.
Your next step.

Build practical presentation skills and receive the CADD International completion benefits listed for the Lumion programme.

Review the completion requirements and certificate details with admissions when you receive your course plan.

Ask about instalmentsTabbyTamara

Available payment arrangements and their terms are confirmed with your fee quotation.

CADD course / project completion certificate

Issued by CADD International after the applicable completion requirements are met.

CADD International ISO Compliance Certificate

The institute-issued certificate listed with this programme’s completion benefits.

KHDA attestation support

Ask about eligibility and additional attestation charges for your certificate.

CONTINUED PRACTICE

Lifelong recording access

Revisit the programme’s pre-recorded lessons as you practise and refresh your skills.

CLASSROOM COMFORT

Complimentary refreshments

Refreshments are included during classroom sessions.

SOFTWARE PREPARATION

Plan your training setup

Confirm the Lumion version, computer suitability and software access arrangements before enrolment.

Training for design teams

Create a shared
presentation standard.

Discuss Lumion team training around model updates, material choices, landscape libraries, lighting and consistent project outputs.

Build a training plan around your team’s existing skills and the presentations your projects require.

Before you enrol

Lumion training
questions, answered.

Can beginners join this Lumion course?

Yes. Share your computer skills and design experience with admissions. Basic 3D modelling knowledge is helpful because Lumion develops the presentation of an existing model. We can discuss suitable preparation or a related modelling course.

Can I use Lumion with SketchUp or Revit?

Yes. Lumion supports model import and LiveSync connections for supported applications, including SketchUp and Revit. Compatibility depends on the Lumion, modelling software and plugin versions you use.

Will I learn interior, exterior and landscape rendering?

The learning pathway includes materials, terrain, planting, lighting and camera composition for architectural scenes. Discuss your preferred interior, villa or landscape project so the exercises match your goals.

Does the course cover walkthroughs and 360° panoramas?

The curriculum includes Movie and Panorama workflows. Confirm the animation exercises, panorama outputs and project requirements included in your course plan.

Will I learn Lumion 2026.1 features and AI workflows?

The page highlights current tools such as Pattern Editor, ray-traced panoramas, Custom Styles and AI upscaling. Discuss the installed build, training coverage and access to optional Lumion Cloud AI tools before enrolment.

What computer do I need for Lumion Pro?

Lumion Pro requires a suitable Windows computer and graphics card. Scene complexity, ray tracing and output resolution affect performance. Share your GPU, graphics memory, RAM and processor with admissions, and review Lumion’s official system requirements.

What are the course fees, duration and batch timings?

Request a current course plan for fees, total hours, project work and start dates. Share your preferred evening or weekend timing. Ask about available instalments, including Tabby or Tamara arrangements and their terms.

Can I join from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman or the GCC?

You can enquire about Sharjah classroom training and online live options from across the UAE and GCC. Share your location, time zone and preferred language so the team can confirm a suitable batch.

Which certificates and learning benefits are included?

The listed benefits include CADD International course or project completion and ISO Compliance certificates, lifelong access to pre-recorded lessons and classroom refreshments. Completion conditions apply. Ask about eligible KHDA attestation and its additional charges.

Is a personal Lumion software licence included?

Confirm software access and licensing arrangements with admissions. The version used for training and any personal licence, trial or educational eligibility should be checked separately.

Plan your learning

Your next view
starts here.

Request the Lumion syllabus, current fees and available batches. Tell us what you want to create and where you prefer to learn.

  • Your current software or design experience.
  • Interior, architectural or landscape goals.
  • Classroom or online live preference.
  • Your city, schedule and preferred language.

208, Reem Plaza, above FAB Bank, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah.

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