25 Best Design Courses Online
Choosing an online design course can feel overwhelming given the variety of subjects, teaching styles and price points. On this page we compare 25 courses offered through Coursera, edX and Udemy, with listed prices ranging from $19.99 to $49.00. The selection includes introductory modules such as “Computer Aided Design” from IIT Guwahati and specialised programmes like “3D Printing Essentials” from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, giving you a clear view of what’s available.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $9.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Coursera, edX, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, 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 $199.99, 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...
$49.00listed 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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COBIT 2019 Design and Implementation Certificate (Updated)
|| Unofficial Course ||This course offers a complete, practical journey into mastering the COBIT framework, focusing on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance systems tailored to your enterp...
$19.99listed price -
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Coding in Quarantine B: Sandboxes and Design
Learn how to code while learning about current events! We will be teaching about COVID-19 throughout this course in order to empower students to make a positive difference. This course in particular revolves around learn...
$19.99listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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SAP Activate Project Manager Masterclass (C_ACT)
If you want to understand latest SAP Activate technology you should subscribe to this course. We will be covering ACT100 and ACT200 in detail.This course is based on C_ACT New format.No prior experience required but we h...
$39.99listed price -
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SketchUp - All you need to know!
Do you want to design your own furniture on the PC in an effective way? Do you want to plan your new kitchen or redesign your apartment and visualize it immediately in 3D? Or just creatively express yourself in 3D?Then S...
$99.99listed price -
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Overcome Creative Block for Beginners: Create Again
You sit down to create something.You look at your tools.And nothing happens.You want to draw, paint, design, write, or generate something with AI. But starting feels heavy. You think you need more time. More motivation....
$199.99listed price -
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Paper Cutting Masterclass - Create Beautiful Paper Art
Discover how to create paper art: one of the most ancient forms of art, and arguably, one of the most beautiful crafts. You will learn the inside secrets to paper cutting and will gain the skills to create masterpieces....
$44.99listed price -
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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...
$9.99listed price -
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Medical Devices Regulation in Practice
Offered by Delft University of Technology
Gain the fundamental and practical knowledge required for developing medical devices, from design to implementation, in compliance with the European Medical Devices Regulation.
$149.00listed price -
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Jewelry Making: All Types of Tassel Earrings From Scratch
Forget about cheap, low-quality, mass-market tassel earrings. They just don't look good! This course will guide you step by step how to make your very own top-quality, straight and accurate tassel earrings. You will make...
$24.99listed price -
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SketchUp in 30 Minuten!
Einfach und effektiv zugleich: Mit wohl kaum einem anderen Programm lassen sich in kürzester Zeit beeindruckende 3D-Modelle bauen, die sofort eine räumliche Wirkung deines Projektes vermitteln. Die Vorteile von SketchUp:...
$19.99listed price -
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Learn SAPUI5 Development With Project
This course is for developers, designers, Architects, Analyst, Senior Analyst and Manager can understand deployment and Architectural insides.We have put our best to show you how the new changes are in UI5 Library with t...
$99.99listed price -
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Silk thread jewellery
This course is all about fun , art and learning beautiful jewellery making with different material like yarn ,ribbon and silk thread.This course is very interesting and simple.After this course you can be a professional...
$19.99listed price -
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CCNP Collaboration 350-801 CLCOR Verified QA Tests 2026
Welcome to Exam CCNP Collaboration 350-801 CLCOR Verified QA Tests 2026Implementing Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies (CLCOR 350-801) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP and CCIE Collaboration Certification...
$19.99listed price -
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SlideShow Like a Pro
In this program you will learn to create and deliver presentations that move your audience to perceive you as the brilliant and knowledgeable professional that you are. You will learn how to inspire confidence from your...
$124.99listed price -
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AutoCAD 2024 Essential Training
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of computer-aided design with our comprehensive Udemy course, "AutoCAD 2024 Essential Training." This course is meticulously crafted to empower individuals at all skill l...
$49.99listed price -
25
A Beginners Guide to Developing Apple TV Apps With TVML Kit
Hey guys! Welcome to the most comprehensive course on the internet that actually teaches you how to develop a fully functional app that streams media content. This course is focused on learning how to develop Apple TV ap...
$189.99listed price
Best Design Courses Online 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 25 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $190.00. 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. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Arizona State University — 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.