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25 Best Design Principles Courses Online

We compared 25 Design Principles courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $24.99 to $199.00. 21 come from a named university or institution, including University of California San Diego, The Georgia Institute of Technology and Institute of Management, Technology and Finance. 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
25
Price range
$24.99 – $199.00
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "design principles" 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 $24.99 to $199.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Design Principles: an Introduction

    Offered by University of California San Diego

    What makes an interface intuitive? How can I tell whether one design works better than another? This course will teach you fundamental principles of design and how to effectively evaluate your work with users. You'll lea...

    $39.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Human-Computer Interaction I: Fundamentals & Design Principles

    Offered by The Georgia Institute of Technology

    Learn the principles of Human-Computer Interaction to create intuitive, usable interfaces, with established design principles like feedback cycles, direct manipulation, affordances, signifiers, and more.

    $119.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here University-backed

    User Interface Design Professional Certification

    Offered by Institute of Management, Technology and Finance

    Welcome to User Interface Design Expert Certification & AssessmentThis assessment helps to employees and companies in internal certification procedures.Its not a course with theory, its exam for certification / asses...

    $24.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Bootcamp Grade C

    Augmented Reality/WebXR. How to Be a Pro and Create Anything

    Become an augmented reality creator in just one week! Learn to create marketable AR experiences. This is the first course that has lessons you can view in Augmented Reality! We have combined all of our experiences,...

    $49.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Professional Business Presentations

    Offered by Doane University

    Professional Business Presentations, will dive into the world of presenting information both in written and verbal form. This course discusses how to effectively create presentations with quality formatting, the proper d...

    $199.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Offered by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    This course is for anyone interested in the fundamental principles of symmetry across various fields, including art, architecture, science, and engineering. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Analyze symme...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

    Offered by University of Lausanne

    This MOOC is the third part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. This PART III is very recommended (but not obliged) to take after the PART I and PART II. Once you understood the main concepts...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    This intensive survey examines four pivotal eras in the History of Western Graphic Design, tracing the evolution of visual communication from the Industrial Revolution through the mid-20th century. While the global histo...

    $79.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Offered by University of Leeds

    The engineering design process allows engineers to execute both small- and large-scale projects by applying scientific knowledge to the solution of technical problems. Understand the key principles and techniques of engi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence

    Offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato

    This course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their technical documentation skills and stand out in today’s job market. By completing the course, you will be able to create beginner and intermediate docume...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Explore the multidimensional world of Human Factors and learn the strategies behind optimizing human interactions and performance. In this specialization, you will dive into the field of human factors, where science and...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    L’infographie est partout ! Les mots et les images, les composantes de l’infographie, sont les éléments qui véhiculent la majorité du contenu à la fois dans le monde numérique et dans celui des documents imprimés. À mesu...

    $79.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Elements and Principles of Visual Communication

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This introductory course sets the baseline for understanding visual communication by introducing the concepts, vocabulary, and jobs skills relating to visual communication. We will start by covering the history of design...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Offered by Dartmouth College

    In this Specialization, you will learn some engineering principles that can be applied to structural systems everywhere: in nature, in furniture, in mechanical and aerospace systems, and in any solid object that resists...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Foundations of Data Visualization

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    In the course "Foundations of Data Visualization", you will build a solid foundation in data visualization, learning how to effectively transform raw data into meaningful insights. The course covers fundamental concepts,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness

    Offered by ISAE-SUPAERO

    ISAE-SUPAERO and ENAC, two academic and research leaders in the field of aviation and aerospace engineering, join to propose a course about the basics of aircraft airworthiness. At the end of this course, you will be abl...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    In this course, you’ll learn how type communicates and how styling and organization of written content affects the message. You’ll look at advanced features of web fonts and see how type designers are taking the fields o...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Intermediate Visual Communication Skills for Non-Designers

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Assessing and developing campaigns and brands using visual communication is a skill needed in many fields. This intermediate specialization covers these skills by learning to use typography and mastering the use of color...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to UI Design

    Offered by University of Minnesota

    In this course, you will gain an understanding of the critical importance of user interface design. You will also learn industry-standard methods for how to approach the design of a user interface and key theories and fr...

    $79.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

    Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    This specialization provides a comprehensive learning path, covering both foundational and advanced concepts in UX design. It focuses on key areas such as user-centered design, interface creation, and user research metho...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python

    Offered by University of Michigan

    This course will introduce the learner to information visualization basics, with a focus on reporting and charting using the matplotlib library. The course will start with a design and information literacy perspective, t...

    $79.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Offered by Macquarie University

    This specialization is for educators seeking to improve and expand their repertoire of online teaching skills related to the design, development and delivery of effective and engaging online courses and lessons for schoo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Making Architecture

    Offered by IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design

    Making Architecture offers unique insight into the mind and work of an architect. Through this course, learners will develop a designer mindset, analyze the impact of natural and cultural environments on architectural de...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    Stemming from the principles of storytelling and design established in CalArts’ renowned Animation programs, this Specialization lays a primary foundation for experimentation and exploration of video game design, story,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Software Design and Architecture

    Offered by University of Alberta

    In the Software Design and Architecture Specialization, you will learn how to apply design principles, patterns, and architectures to create reusable and flexible software applications and systems. You will learn how to...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Design Principles Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Design Principles: an Introduction Coursera University of California San Diego $39.00 View →
2 Human-Computer Interaction I: Fundamentals & Design Principles edX The Georgia Institute of Technology $119.00 View →
3 User Interface Design Professional Certification Udemy Institute of Management, Technology and Finance $24.99 View →
4 Augmented Reality/WebXR. How to Be a Pro and Create Anything Udemy $49.99 View →
5 Professional Business Presentations edX Doane University $199.00 View →
6 Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry Coursera Nanyang Technological University, Singapore $49.00 View →
7 HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies Coursera University of Lausanne $49.00 View →
8 Ideas from the History of Graphic Design Coursera California Institute of the Arts $79.00 View →
9 Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design Coursera University of Leeds $49.00 View →
10 Technical Communication and Artificial Intelligence Coursera Minnesota State University, Mankato $49.00 View →
11 Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
12 Fondamentaux de l’infographie Coursera California Institute of the Arts $79.00 View →
13 Elements and Principles of Visual Communication Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
14 The Engineering of Structures Around Us Coursera Dartmouth College $49.00 View →
15 Foundations of Data Visualization Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
16 Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness Coursera ISAE-SUPAERO $49.00 View →
17 Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
18 Intermediate Visual Communication Skills for Non-Designers Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
19 Introduction to UI Design Coursera University of Minnesota $79.00 View →
20 Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design Coursera Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati $49.00 View →
21 Applied Plotting, Charting & Data Representation in Python Coursera University of Michigan $79.00 View →
22 Online Learning Design for Educators Coursera Macquarie University $49.00 View →
23 Making Architecture Coursera IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design $49.00 View →
24 Game Design: Art and Concepts Coursera California Institute of the Arts $49.00 View →
25 Software Design and Architecture Coursera University of Alberta $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 25 priced courses on this page run from $24.99 to $199.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $174.01. 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. 21 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of California San Diego, The Georgia Institute of Technology and Institute of Management, Technology and Finance — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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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.

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