15 Best Design Principles Courses for Beginners
We compared 15 Design Principles courses currently listed on edX, Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $358.20. 4 come from a named university or institution, including The Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota and ISAE-SUPAERO. 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
- edX, Coursera, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, 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 $19.99 to $358.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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.
$119.00listed price -
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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...
$79.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication
Offered by University of Minnesota
This specialization covers a breadth of topics that range from fundamentals of fabrication building block technologies to device design principles and tools. Modules introduce the basic process techniques of deposition,...
$49.00listed price -
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Logo Animation Principles for Beginners
Offered by Skillshare
In this course, taught by Adam Chraibi, you will be learning about the logo animation principles in Adobe After Effects CC, we will be focusing more on the techniques rather than the theory. Since people react better to...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to voice interface design
In the course “Introduction to voice interface design” you’ll learn all about designing conversations for chatbots and voice bots. My name is Jana, and I’ll be your instructor guiding you through this course.I’m teaching...
$49.99listed price -
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Graphic Design For Complete Beginners
Welcome to our online Graphic Design lessons! Are you ready to unlock your creativity and master the art of visual communication? Whether you're a budding artist, an aspiring designer, or simply eager to enhance your gra...
$59.99listed price -
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Introduction to Game Design
Offered by LaSalle College
In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of game design, a creative and technical discipline that combines storytelling with interactivity. You'll learn about game mechanics, player psychology, and design principl...
$357.00listed price -
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Figma UI/UX Course for Beginners (Arabic)
من السهل ابتكار فكرة جديدة لتطبيق جديد سريع الانتشار ، ولكن ليس من السهل تحويل هذا التطبيق إلى حقيقة - أو هكذا قد تعتقد. وهنا يأتي دور Figma. تعد Figma أداة تصميم UI / UX تعاونية مجانية يمكنها مساعدتك في تصميم مجموعة واس...
$44.99listed price -
10
The Grasshopper Bible: Fundamentals
So, you want to learn Grasshopper? Well, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a student or a professional interested in Parametric Design, The Grasshopper Bible opens this world of possibilities for you. If you’ve t...
$99.99listed price -
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Easy Learn Graphic Design for Beginners
Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills?Jump Start your Graphic Design Career here. Learn about the in...
$19.99listed price -
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Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services
Offered by INSEAD
In this first course of the specialization, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity, and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing this cour...
$99.00listed price -
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Introduction to Graphic Design
Offered by LCI Education
This course provides a solid introduction to graphic design, covering essential principles and techniques that can enhance your design skills. You'll explore key concepts like color theory, typography, and layout while g...
$178.20listed price -
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Canva Fundamentals - Make Money From Canva
Welcome to This Canva Course If You Want to Learn Canva Fundamentals, Then This Course Is Only for YouIn This Course, You'll Learn How to Use Canva to Create Eye-Catching Graphics for Your Blog, Social Media Posts, or W...
$19.99listed price -
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Introduction to Interior Design
Offered by LCI Education
In this course, you'll explore the fundamentals of interior design, gaining insights into the principles of space, color, and materials. You'll learn how to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet d...
$358.20listed price
Best Design Principles 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 $59.99 — 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 edX, Coursera 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. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Minnesota and ISAE-SUPAERO — 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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