7 Best 3D Modeling Courses on edX
We compared 7 3d Modeling courses currently listed on edX, priced from $49.00 to $358.20. 2 come from a named university or institution, including University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Maryland. 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
- 7
- Price range
- $49.00 – $358.20
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 7 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, 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 $358.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Practical 3D Modeling with 3ds Max
Offered by LCI Education
Master essential 3D Modeling skills using the world renowned 3ds Max Software through this immersive learning experience.
$199.00listed 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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3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality
Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dive into the world of 3D printing with this online course! From 3D modeling in Tinkercad to exploring slicing software and printing your creation, this journey transforms beginners into capable makers, ready to bring th...
$49.00listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS Design Fundamentals
Offered by Dassault Systèmes
Enhance your SOLIDWORKS skills by mastering sketching, feature application, pattern creation, and assembly techniques to prepare for the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) exam.
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SOLIDWORKS xDesign Fundamentals
Offered by Dassault Systèmes
Enhance your SOLIDWORKS xDesign skills by mastering sketching, feature application, pattern creation, and assembly techniques.
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Revit for Structural Engineers
Offered by University of Maryland
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit.
$249.00listed price
Best 3D Modeling Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Practical 3D Modeling with 3ds Max | edX | LCI Education | $199.00 | View → |
| 2 | Introduction to 3D Modeling for Video Games | edX | LCI Education | $358.20 | View → |
| 3 | 3D Modeling Fundamentals | edX | LCI Education | $199.00 | View → |
| 4 | 3D Printing Essentials: From Design to Reality | edX | University of Alaska Fairbanks | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | SOLIDWORKS Design Fundamentals | edX | Dassault Systèmes | — | View → |
| 6 | SOLIDWORKS xDesign Fundamentals | edX | Dassault Systèmes | — | View → |
| 7 | Revit for Structural Engineers | edX | University of Maryland | $249.00 | 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 5 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $358.20, with the middle of the range around $199.00 — a spread of $309.20. 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 edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Maryland — 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 18 September 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.