We recommend watching these videos, in the order below, to learn the core concepts Vectorworks.
1. Watch all of the videos in the "Getting Started Guides - The Basics" here.
Quite simply, it is essential that you know these key user interface, navigation and organization aspects of Vectorworks.
Take special note of the videos on Layers and Classes as knowing these are vitally important to making the most of the application.
2. Watch the series of Getting Started Guide that are appropriate for your industry...
2a. If you will be doing building design or architectural projects, next watch the series of videos here.
These videos will take you through the essentials of drawing/modeling a building and printing.
2b. If you will be doing landscape design projects, next watch the series of videos here.
These videos will take you through a workflow to do site design,
If irrigation design will be part of your scope, also watch the video series here.
2c. If you will be doing entertainment or event design projects, next watch the series of videos here.
These videos will take you through a workflow for an event design.
3. If you would like to learn to freeform 3D modelling in Vectorworks, watch the series on this topic here.
This is an especially useful series to watch if you have used Sketchup previously or if you also currently a Sketchup user. (You will likely find that you don't need Sketchup anymore.)
Once you have reviewed these guides and feel confident completing the outlined tasks and workflows, you are well on your way to creating with Vectorworks!