15 Best 3D Modeling Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 3d Modeling courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $49.00. 5 come from a named university or institution, including University of Michigan, Arizona State University and Dartmouth College. 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
- $49.00 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, 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 $49.00 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript
Offered by University of Michigan
Why should a designer learn to code? As our world is increasingly impacted by the use of algorithms, designers must learn how to use and create design computing programs. Designers must go beyond the narrowly focused use...
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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...
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Foundations of 3D Modeling in Blender
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
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Blender 3D Modeling & Rendering for Games & Animation
Offered by EDUCBA
This Specialization equips learners with the essential skills to create professional 3D models, scenes, and assets using Blender. Starting with navigation, shaders, and basic modeling, learners advance to building comple...
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Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process
Offered by Arizona State University
Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the engineering design pr...
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Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism
Offered by Dartmouth College
This course will help you learn how fossils give us an insight into how the early members of our lineage walked bipedally. The four million years old bone of Australopithecus anamensis is the oldest undisputed evidence f...
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Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter
Offered by Michigan State University
If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your third step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of level design, game ba...
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3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Specialization will introduce you to the magic of 3D printing. Through a series of four cohesive courses, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into objects and your objects into ideas. This c...
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Advanced Modeling Techniques and Detailed Prop Creation
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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Intermediate 3D Modelling and Game Asset Creation
Offered by Packt
This course is designed to help you take your 3D modelling skills to the next level, focusing on the creation of game assets using Blender’s powerful toolset. Beginning with time-saving techniques, such as rapid geometry...
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MAYA Architecture - Living Room Interiors
Offered by EDUCBA
Build practical 3D interior modeling skills by creating realistic living and dining room furniture in Autodesk Maya. This hands-on course guides you through modeling essential interior elements, from a glass-top dining t...
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Finalizing, Rendering & Advanced Lighting
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course offers an in-depth exploration of finalizing, rendering, and advanced lighting techniques to elevate your Blender tavern models. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills to complete...
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Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender
Offered by Packt
Unlock the power of Blender and become a proficient 3D artist with this hands-on course designed to take you from beginner to advanced workflows. You will begin with an introduction to Blender’s interface, covering essen...
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AutoCAD 3D Design: Modeling and Visualization
Offered by John Wiley & Sons
AutoCAD 3D design skills are essential for professionals working in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and product visualization. This course explores how to move beyond traditional drafting into the world of 3D m...
$49.00listed price
Best 3D Modeling Courses on Coursera 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 $49.00 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $0.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. 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. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Michigan, Arizona State University and Dartmouth College — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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