11 Best Design Courses on Coursera
We compared 11 Design courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $9.99 to $49.00. 3 come from a named university or institution, including Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Arizona State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 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
- 11
- Price range
- $9.99 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 11 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "design" 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 $9.99 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Computer Aided Design
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
In this course, learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer-aided design and its implementation through computer graphics. The course involves topics related to the CAD foundation, 3D Graphics pip...
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Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging
Offered by Arizona State University
This course will cover various aspects of microelectronics and nanoelectronics. This field aims to advance and improve the functionality of electronic devices by scaling transistors to smaller feature sizes. The course w...
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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 and a hands-on capstone experience, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into objects...
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Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals
Offered by Skillshare
Bring your art to life by drawing fun, whimsical animals while refining your unique creative style. In Week 3 of this creative journey with Lisa Bardot, you’ll dive into five new animal-themed drawing tutorials that are...
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Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI
Offered by Coursera
Dive into the world of AI-powered productivity with Bing Copilot in this dynamic and interactive project. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course will guide you through the nuances of using Bing Copil...
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Create Effects for Tiktok: Effect House for Beginners
Offered by Skillshare
By the end of this course with Nuria Quero, you will be able to design, build, and publish your first TikTok effects using Effect House—from setting up the tool to sharing your filter on TikTok. You’ll confidently naviga...
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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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Robotics & Robots
Offered by Università di Napoli Federico II
The Robotics & Robots Specialization is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern robotics, from foundational principles and technologies to real-world applications. Led by over 30 internationally renow...
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Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma
Offered by Coursera
In this 1.5 hours guided project, you will learn the fundamental principles of wire-framing. Then you will learn the basic techniques of using Figma to create a wireframe for a pizza restaurant. Finally you will learn ho...
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AI-Driven Brand Strategy: From Fundamentals to Growth
Offered by Board Infinity
This specialization equips learners with end-to-end brand strategy skills, combining creative storytelling, design systems, and AI-powered analytics. You will learn how to build brand awareness, develop cohesive brand id...
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Blender for Beginners
Offered by Skillshare
This Specialization, taught by Harry Helps, is intended for aspiring 3D artists and beginners seeking to develop foundational skills in Blender. Through three beginner-friendly courses, you will cover modeling, shading,...
$49.00listed price
Best Design Courses on Coursera compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Computer Aided Design | Coursera | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Draw Animals | Coursera | Skillshare | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI | Coursera | Coursera | $9.99 | View → |
| 6 | Create Effects for Tiktok: Effect House for Beginners | Coursera | Skillshare | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | Apply SketchUp for Beginner-Level 3D Modeling | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Robotics & Robots | Coursera | Università di Napoli Federico II | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma | Coursera | Coursera | $9.99 | View → |
| 10 | AI-Driven Brand Strategy: From Fundamentals to Growth | Coursera | Board Infinity | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Blender for Beginners | Coursera | Skillshare | $49.00 | View → |
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 11 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $39.01. 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. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Arizona State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.