15 Best 3D Modeling Courses for Beginners
We compared 15 3d Modeling courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $358.20. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including Technical University of Denmark (DTU). They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $19.99 – $358.20
- Providers
- Coursera, edX, Udemy
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "3d modeling" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $358.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Apply SketchUp for Beginner-Level 3D Modeling
Offered by EDUCBA
By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply SketchUp tools to create accurate 3D models, organize geometry using components and scenes, navigate and edit models efficiently, and complete a full 3D modeling...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to 3D Modeling for Video Games
Offered by LCI Education
This course offers a solid foundation in 3D modeling specifically tailored for video game development. You'll learn about various modeling techniques and tools that are integral to creating engaging game environments and...
$358.20listed price -
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Introduction to advanced tomography
Offered by Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
In this course you get the chance to get teaching and hands-on experience with the complete workflow of high-resolution tomography analysis. You will get introduced to data acquisition, 3D reconstruction, segmentation an...
$49.00listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS for Beginners: Zero to CSWA Certification
The SolidWorks For Beginners course is crafted to guide you from beginner to skilled 3D modeler. Whether you're an engineer, product designer, hobbyist, or simply enthusiastic about CAD, this course will empower you to m...
$44.99listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS Beginner Course: Complete CSWA Preparation
Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Certified Associate (CSWA) exam and build the core SOLIDWORKS skills used by engineers and designers.This course takes you from complete beginner to confident SOLIDWORKS user with a structured,...
$64.99listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS Academy: Complete Beginner to CSWA Certified
Course Update Alert!We’re thrilled to introduce new examples and hands-on practice materials to make your SolidWorks learning experience even more interactive, engaging, and effective!Why you should take this course?Firs...
$64.99listed price -
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ARCHICAD 22: Beginner and Intermediate Level
ARCHICAD is an architecture program using BIM technology (Building Information Modeling). The BIM concept is based on the use of 3D modeling with construction information, which generate automatic drawings of floor plans...
$29.99listed price -
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Unreal Engine 4 - The Absolute Beginner's Guide
Unreal Engine Complete Beginners Course is the perfect solution for absolute beginners to learn the leading industry standard engine for creating games, animations, television shows and illustrations! In this course we w...
$39.99listed price -
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Blender Rigging for Beginners & Rigging your first Character
This course will teach you everything you need to know about rigging in Blender!This course consists of 2 parts: Rigging Basics for Beginners where I show you all the basics of rigging in Blender.Blender - Rigging Your F...
$24.99listed price -
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Rhino Beginner to Advanced Fast Track 3D Modelling
The "Rhino Beginner to Advanced 3D Modelling" course covers the essentials and complete structure of 3D modeling with Rhinoceros program. This course is designed to guide students with zero or low familiarity of 3D model...
$19.99listed price -
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Blender 3D for Beginners - Complete Modeling & Rendering
Master the fundamentals of 3D modeling and visualization with this comprehensive beginner-friendly Blender course. Whether you're completely new to 3D graphics or looking to transition from other software, this course pr...
$74.99listed price -
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Intro to Maya 3D Animation for Beginners
Autodesk Maya for Beginners Complete Course[16hr 30min] Project Files IncludedThis a step-by-step tutorial showing how to use Maya. Modeling, Texturing, Rendering, Lighting, Materials, Rigging, Animation, and Dynam...
$139.99listed price -
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Vray 3.6 For 3ds Max 2018 From Scratch For Beginners
In this course instructor will teach you Vray 3.6 for 3ds Max 2018 from scratch to end in Hindi | Urdu language. If you are Hindi or Urdu language user then you can learn Vray 3.6 for 3ds Max 2018 very easily. Every cont...
$19.99listed price -
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Creating Simple Characters for Beginners in Blender
In this training, the student will learn to create mascots and characters for advertising and will be able to serve small and medium-sized companies in their region.we will start with the analysis of the concept art, we...
$199.99listed price -
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Drone Photogrammetric Image Processing (Beginner to Expert)
This comprehensive course delves into the intricate realm of UAV/Drone image processing, focusing on the generation of GIS data products using Agisoft Metashape. Through meticulous instruction, participants will be guide...
$64.99listed price
Best 3D Modeling Courses for Beginners compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $358.20, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $338.21. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 1 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Technical University of Denmark (DTU) — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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