25 Best Engineering Principles Courses Online
We compared 25 Engineering Principles courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $453.60. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Colorado Boulder and Universität Paderborn. 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
- 25
- Price range
- $19.99 – $453.60
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy, edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "engineering 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 $453.60, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading
Offered by Georgia Institute of Technology
This course explores the topic of solid objects subjected to stress and strain. The methods taught in the course are used to predict the response of engineering structures to various types of loading, and to analyze the...
$49.00listed price -
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Engineering Genetic Circuits
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
With the sequencing of the human genome and the genomes of other organisms, we now have a list of the parts that make up these genetic systems. Using this information, researchers are now able to engineer synthetic genet...
$49.00listed price -
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Crashkurs Technische Mechanik 1 (Statik)
Offered by Universität Paderborn
Dieser Kurs behandelt die Grundlagen der Statik (Technische Mechanik 1) für Studenten des Ingenieurwesens. In knapp zwei Stunden Videomaterial gehe ich detailliert auf grundlegende Themen ein, wie verschiedene Lagerarten...
$39.99listed price -
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Introduction to Product Design
Offered by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
By the end of this course, you will be able to take a product from a real user need to a tested, working prototype using a structured, user-centred design process. You will learn to conduct user research with both qualit...
$49.00listed price -
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Building Energy Systems Engineering
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This specialization is intended for engineers and architects seeking to develop the skills to design efficient and low-carbon solutions for building energy systems of the future. Through three courses, you will learn the...
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Coding Data Models with AI
Offered by University of Virginia
In this final course in the ‘Coding with AI’ specialization, we’ll close with an integrated approach to building full applications with a working Data Model, View (UI), and set of Controllers (or ‘algorithms’). As an MBA...
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Bridge Deck Analysis
Offered by L&T EduTech
The course equips you to be the architect of a bridge's most crucial component: the superstructure. You'll learn the intricacies of designing these materials for bridge decks, considering their properties, behavior under...
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Design of HVAC Distribution and Delivery Systems
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Building energy systems are responsible for moving energy around in buildings through air, water, and refrigerant distribution systems to meet heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) needs of the occupied space...
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Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression
Offered by Dartmouth College
This course deals with tension and compression. After going through this course, you will understand why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures. You will also explore tension and compres...
$49.00listed price -
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3D CAD Application
Offered by National Taiwan University
Do you want to obtain all the necessary skills of a 3D modeler? Do you want to know how an engineer develop a building model in details? The “3D CAD Application” course, the second course of the new specialization, is co...
$39.00listed price -
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Blueprint Scripting
Offered by Epic Games
The Blueprint Visual Scripting system in Unreal Engine is a visual programming language that uses a node-based interface to create gameplay elements. The node-based workflow provides designers with a wide range of script...
$49.00listed price -
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Foundations in Heavy Industry Production
Offered by L&T EduTech
Welcome to the comprehensive course on “Foundations in Heavy Industry Production”, where we delve into the intricate techniques and practices essential for producing components vital to various industries. Casting Proces...
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The Basics of Transport Phenomena
Offered by Delft University of Technology
Learn the basic framework to work on a broad spectrum of engineering problems concerning transfer of heat, mass and momentum. Learn through examples of everyday processes at home, in the lab and in industry.
$150.00listed price -
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INCOSE ASEP/CSEP Practice Knowledge Exams (5th Ed.) 2026
Are you preparing for the INCOSE ASEP (Associate Systems Engineering Professional) or CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) certification exams? These practice exams are designed to help you confidently get a...
$19.99listed price -
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Wind Energy Technology: Wind Turbines working and operation.
Wind energy is one of the most prominent sources of renewable energy. According to 2019 international renewable energy agency report, wind power created 3.18 million jobs from 2012 to 2018 and it is the fast-growing indu...
$24.99listed price -
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Advance HVAC System Designing using Artificial Intelligence
HVAC Design with Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT + pyRevit)Course OverviewA practical, project-based program that teaches you to design HVAC systems for commercial buildings and residential homes using Artificial Intell...
$199.99listed price -
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How to Read a Pipeline Alignment Sheet for Beginners
Pipeline alignment drawing is a critical component of pipeline design and construction, requiring a blend of technical skill, precision, and the right tools. As technology continues to advance, the methods and tools used...
$39.99listed price -
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Comprendre les bases de calcul aux Etats Limites
Quelle que soit la structure que vous devez dimensionner et quel que soit le règlement utilisé, la méthode actuellement en vigueur est celle des États Limites. Cette méthode est pratiquement utilisée dans tous les pays e...
$19.99listed price -
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation Statik Analiz Ve Yorulma Analizi
Lineer Statik Analiz Kursu: Yapısal Mühendislikte Uzmanlaşın!(Lineer Statik Analiz Kursunu bu konuda sertifikalı eğitmenden alınız.)Bu Lineer Statik Analiz eğitimi, yapısal mühendislik ve mekanik sistemlerde temel prensi...
$19.99listed price -
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Tolerancias Geométricas y Dimensionales (GD&T) ASME-2018
Mi nombre es Santiago Aguillón. Soy ingeniero aeroespacial con 10 años de experiencia en diseño de componentes mecánicos y aeronáuticos. El GD&T es un campo que me apasiona y por esto he decidido compartir mi conocim...
$64.99listed price -
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Fundamentals of waves and vibrations
Offered by École Polytechnique
See our course teaser on http://goo.gl/SU25sF Waves are everywhere. On water of course, but also in the air as you hear a plane, and under your feet during an earthquake certainly. Vibrations, too, are everywhere In your...
$49.00listed price -
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Principle of Semiconductor Devices
Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
This course on the principles of semiconductor devices explores the fundamental concepts that underpin modern electronic technology. It aims to give you an understanding of how semiconductor materials work and their appl...
$340.20listed price -
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Transport Phenomena
Offered by Delft University of Technology
Transport Phenomena explores the fundamental principles governing transport processes across various fields, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer. This course is designed for those interested in un...
$300.00listed price -
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Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Vehicles
Offered by Chalmers University of Technology
This course covers the fundamentals of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles, delving into their technologies, design principles, and applications. It's designed for those interested in the automotive indu...
$448.20listed price -
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Sustainable Aircraft Design: The Challenges of Electric Aircraft
Offered by Delft University of Technology
In this course, you'll explore the unique challenges associated with designing sustainable electric aircraft. You'll gain insights into the latest technologies and developments in this field, helping you understand how t...
$453.60listed price
Best Engineering Principles 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 $19.99 to $453.60, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $433.61. 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, Udemy and edX. 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. 10 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Colorado Boulder and Universität Paderborn — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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