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
- 18 Sep 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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edX MOOC / Non-credit3D Modeling Fundamentals
Offered by LCI Education
Unlock the secrets behind crafting captivating gaming experiences!
$199.00listed price -
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Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners
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...
$49.00listed price -
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Blender 3D for Beginners: Learn to Model a Balloon Dog
Offered by Skillshare
Hi, my name is 'Harry Helps' and In this class I'll guide you through a fun beginner exercise where we’ll create a 3d balloon dog in Blender. We’ll go through each part of the process step-by-step, so you should find it...
$49.00listed 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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UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment
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...
$49.00listed price -
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Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide
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...
$49.00listed price -
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Create and Master 3D Assets in Blender from Scratch
Offered by EDUCBA
Learners will build, refine, texture, and export complete 3D assets using Blender, progressing from foundational skills to production-ready workflows. By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate the Blend...
$49.00listed price -
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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics
Offered by Skillshare
Jumpstart your Unreal Engine 5 journey with Jordy Vandeput, and learn a strong foundation in world-building. In this hands-on beginner course, you’ll explore the core user interface of UE5 and learn how to design immersi...
$49.00listed 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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Spline Modeling Fundamentals in CINEMA 4D
This course teaches you the spline modeling techniques using the spline tools and functions available in CINEMA 4D. This course first introduces you to the splines primitives and then shows you the functioning of spline...
$19.99listed price -
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Learn 3D Modelling & Animation from Scratch with Blender 3D
3D modelling and animation skills are in huge demand in many industries, such as the games industry, the animation industry, advertising, architectural and medical visualization... the list goes on and on. Incredibly, de...
$39.99listed 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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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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