8 Best Engineering Design Courses for Beginners
We compared 8 Engineering Design courses currently listed on edX, Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $104.99. 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
- 8
- Price range
- $19.99 – $104.99
- Providers
- edX, Coursera, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 8 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, Udemy, matched to "engineering 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 $19.99 to $104.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction to Engineering Design
Offered by MathWorks
Gain a comprehensive overview of the engineering design workflow through the power of modeling and simulation.
$59.00listed price -
2
Introduction to CATIA V5
Offered by EDUCBA
Welcome to the An Overview Course on CATIA, designed to equip you with essential skills for efficient design and analysis in Catia V5. In this comprehensive course, you will embark on a journey through the intricacies of...
$49.00listed price -
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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 -
4
AutoCAD 2025 Basics for Beginners with Practical Assignment
Welcome to AutoCAD 2025 Basics for Beginners with Practical Assignment! This course is designed to equip you with essential AutoCAD skills by teaching you the basics and then applying them in a practical, real-world assi...
$104.99listed price -
5
Mastering SolidWorks: From Fundamentals to CSWA Certificate
Unlock the full potential of SolidWorks, the industry-leading 3D CAD software, with our comprehensive course designed for beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're a student looking to build a foundation...
$39.99listed price -
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CATIA V5 from Beginner to Advanced Level
A brief summary of what you'll learn?1- An overview of the CATIA Workbenches Part Design, Assembly, Sketcher, Drafting, Generative Shape editor.2- An overview of the CATIA Part Design Workbench.3- How to crea...
$19.99listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS Academy: Complete Beginner to CSWA Certified
Course Update Alert!We’re thrilled to introduce new examples and hands-on practice materials to make your SolidWorks learning experience even more interactive, engaging, and effective!Why you should take this course?Firs...
$64.99listed 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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Best Engineering Design Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering Design | edX | MathWorks | $59.00 | View → |
| 2 | Introduction to CATIA V5 | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | The Grasshopper Bible: Fundamentals | Udemy | — | $99.99 | View → |
| 4 | AutoCAD 2025 Basics for Beginners with Practical Assignment | Udemy | — | $104.99 | View → |
| 5 | Mastering SolidWorks: From Fundamentals to CSWA Certificate | Udemy | — | $39.99 | View → |
| 6 | CATIA V5 from Beginner to Advanced Level | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 7 | SOLIDWORKS Academy: Complete Beginner to CSWA Certified | Udemy | — | $64.99 | View → |
| 8 | SOLIDWORKS Design Fundamentals | edX | Dassault Systèmes | — | 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 7 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $104.99, with the middle of the range around $59.00 — a spread of $85.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. 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.
Before you enrol
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