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25 Best Typography Courses Online

We compared 25 Typography courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 4 come from a named university or institution, including California Institute of the Arts, University of California, Davis and Board Infinity. 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 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "typography" 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 $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Typography

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by aroun...

    $79.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    In this course, you’ll learn how type communicates and how styling and organization of written content affects the message. You’ll look at advanced features of web fonts and see how type designers are taking the fields o...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    After Effects Beginner - Typography Reveal in After Effects

    In this course I want to guide you through a nice technique for making a modern & trendy typography project in After Effects which you can easily learn for Yourself and replicate. You will learn how to form, build and re...

    $94.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Graphic Design

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This four-course sequence exposes students to the fundament...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    Offered by California Institute of the Arts

    L’infographie est partout ! Les mots et les images, les composantes de l’infographie, sont les éléments qui véhiculent la majorité du contenu à la fois dans le monde numérique et dans celui des documents imprimés. À mesu...

    $79.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Offered by Board Infinity

    Great design isn’t about talent - it’s about understanding layout, typography, colour, and structure. This beginner-friendly course helps you build strong visual foundations using Canva, even if you’ve never designed bef...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Intermediate Visual Communication Skills for Non-Designers

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Assessing and developing campaigns and brands using visual communication is a skill needed in many fields. This intermediate specialization covers these skills by learning to use typography and mastering the use of color...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Essential CSS Concepts

    Offered by Scrimba

    This course gives you the practical skills to build and style professional websites with CSS. Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll practice hands-on challenges that cover layout, typography, colors, and buttons before...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Offered by Xbox

    Unleash your creativity and design captivating visuals for the gaming world with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. Learn essential graphic design principles and Adobe Photoshop skills to create stunning...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Master Photoshop CC: Apply Smart Selection & Design Tools

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Learners will apply advanced Photoshop CC tools, analyze image composition, and create professional-quality visual designs using intelligent selections, transformations, and content-aware features. By the end of this cou...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Apply Advanced Photoshop Features for Visual Design

    Offered by EDUCBA

    This Specialization provides an in-depth, practical exploration of modern Photoshop features used in professional visual design, image editing, and creative production. Learners progress from mastering intelligent select...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024

    Offered by Packt

    This specialization provides a structured journey through Adobe Photoshop 2024, guiding learners from foundational techniques to advanced creative skills. The first course, Making Photoshop Work Harder and Smarter, focus...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

    Offered by Skillshare

    Take your Canva skills to the next level with Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity, taught by award-winning designer Dan Scott. In this course, you’ll explore how to build a consistent and professional bran...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    T-Shirt Design In Adobe Illustrator for Beginner to Advanced

    Learn how to create professional and eye-catching T-shirt designs with Adobe Illustrator, from scratch to pro.This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to design amazing T-shirts, from the basics of Ad...

    $19.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CSS Master Course: For Beginners

    This course will take your CSS skills from the absolute basic to advanced.  You'll learn everything you need to know to create complex layouts and elegant designs. During the course, we'll create 4 unique CSS projec...

    $199.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Design Like a Pro: Figma Tokens for Effective Design Systems

    Unlock the power of Figma design tokens and transform the way you build and scale design systems! In this course, you will learn how to create and manage design tokens to ensure consistency, efficiency, and flexibility i...

    $79.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator: 10 Graphic Design Tools

    Learn Logo Design from Scratch with Adobe IllustratorHave you ever wondered how to create stunning logos like those of Apple, Starbucks, or FedEx? Now you can! This course is designed for absolute beginners and will guid...

    $99.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    The skills of graphics design and how to monetize it

    Are you ready to learn the in-demand skill of graphic design and turn your creativity into income?This practical, beginner-friendly course will teach you everything you need to know — from mastering design principles and...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Staging of IRA GRASS Text- Editorial Design Master Class TM

    About  the Master Class:This course will teach you about the graphics design and editorial design part and its basic elements and structure of it. Along with this you are going to study with a real time case study o...

    $199.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Adobe Illustrator CC for Beginners: An Introductory Course

    **This course includes downloadable course files to work with and follow along.**Adobe Illustrator CC for Beginners is a comprehensive introduction to digital design. This course introduces you to Adobe Illustrator, the...

    $99.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    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...

    $59.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Website Designing Course Using Wordpress and Ai Builder

    This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to design and build professional websites. Throughout the program, participants will learn the core concepts of w...

    $19.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Mastering the Art of Banner Design: A Comprehensive Guide

    This project-based course aims to teach students how to design a banner from a client brief. Students will learn how to analyse a client's needs, design elements, and goals, and create a visually appealing and effective...

    $29.99
    listed price

Best Typography Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Typography Coursera California Institute of the Arts $79.00 View →
2 Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
3 After Effects Beginner - Typography Reveal in After Effects Udemy $94.99 View →
4 Graphic Design Coursera California Institute of the Arts $49.00 View →
5 Fondamentaux de l’infographie Coursera California Institute of the Arts $79.00 View →
6 Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
7 Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
8 Intermediate Visual Communication Skills for Non-Designers Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
9 Essential CSS Concepts Coursera Scrimba $49.00 View →
10 Fundamentals of Graphic Design Coursera Xbox $49.00 View →
11 Master Photoshop CC: Apply Smart Selection & Design Tools Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
12 Apply Advanced Photoshop Features for Visual Design Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
13 Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2024 Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
14 Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
15 Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
16 T-Shirt Design In Adobe Illustrator for Beginner to Advanced Udemy $19.99 View →
17 CSS Master Course: For Beginners Udemy $199.99 View →
18 Design Like a Pro: Figma Tokens for Effective Design Systems Udemy $79.99 View →
19 Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator: 10 Graphic Design Tools Udemy $99.99 View →
20 The skills of graphics design and how to monetize it Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Staging of IRA GRASS Text- Editorial Design Master Class TM Udemy $199.99 View →
22 Adobe Illustrator CC for Beginners: An Introductory Course Udemy $99.99 View →
23 Graphic Design For Complete Beginners Udemy $59.99 View →
24 Website Designing Course Using Wordpress and Ai Builder Udemy $19.99 View →
25 Mastering the Art of Banner Design: A Comprehensive Guide Udemy $29.99 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 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. 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 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 California Institute of the Arts, University of California, Davis and Board Infinity — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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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.

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