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25 Best Design Techniques Courses Online

We compared 25 Design Techniques courses currently listed on edX, Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 4 come from a named university or institution, including University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder and Northeastern University. 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
edX, Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Coursera, Udemy, matched to "design techniques" 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
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    3D Printing Unlocked: Intermediate Design Techniques

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Take your 3D printing skills to the next level in this three-week online course! This intermediate online course expands on your foundational knowledge of 3D design, moving from the basics of tinkercad to the more powerf...

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

    Graphic Design

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Welcome to Graphic Design, the second course in the Effective Communications Specialization. Over 70 different companies have provided this specialization to their employees as a resource for internal professional develo...

    $79.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera Master's Degree Grade A University-backed

    Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    An applied analysis and design class that addresses the use of object-oriented techniques. Topics include domain modeling, use cases, architectural design and modeling notations. Students apply techniques in analysis and...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    First Order Optical System Design

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5600, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Optical instruments are how we see the world, from corrective eyewear to medical en...

    $99.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

    Offered by Northeastern University

    In this course, you'll explore the foundational elements of user experience (UX) design through an engaging mix of theory and practice. You'll learn essential design principles and strategies that will equip you to work...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Interaction Design

    Offered by University of California San Diego

    You will learn how to design technologies that bring people joy, rather than frustration. You'll learn how to generate design ideas, techniques for quickly prototyping them, and how to use prototypes to get feedback from...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop

    Offered by Skillshare

    This Specialization, taught by instructor Kate Silver, is intended for intermediate Photoshop users seeking to develop advanced design and editing skills. Through three hands-on courses, you will explore creative retouch...

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

    Graphic Design Theory - Space

    Offered by Skillshare

    Your instructor Martin Perhiniak, states: As a graphic designer, most of the designs you work on will end up being flat. Not in the sense that they won’t look good, but in the literal sense: they will be printed on sheet...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    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
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Start Designing with the Secrets to Photoshop Design

    LEARN THE SECRETS OF PHOTOSHOP DESIGN & MAKE MONEY  MORE THAN 1100 STUDENTS HAVE ENROLLED ALREADY80 PHOTOSHOP LESSONS " Making Photoshop Design Fun & Easy "LATEST COURSE UPDATE - 15 September 20163...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Illustrator Fast-Track

    Are you ready to boost your Illustrator skills in no time?Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to level up your work speed, my new Illustrator Fast-Track course on Udemy is designed to make you proficient with th...

    $199.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    How To Design A Fortune 500 Logo in Illustrator

    +++This course is continually maintained. New quiz questions were added in November 2016+++ "The reason I chose this course is because I wanted to sharpen my skills in logo design. Dawid knows how to make everything seem...

    $189.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Hands on Sketch Training - Learn Mobile App Design

    In this course, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of re-creating some amazing looking app screens, popular logos and some outside the box design elements, all using Sketch.  Upon completion, you'll have...

    $19.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    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
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Watercolor techniques in Fashion Illustration

    Watercolor in fashion illustration, like no other technique, is able to convey not only the silhouette and cut of clothes, but also the mood, the spirit of the show and the author's idea in a light and effective manner....

    $44.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Basics of Creating Fun Digital Stickers on Canva

    This course is for you if you're a beginner at creating digital stickers and want to make your digital planners or journals stand out from the rest or if you want to start a side hustle business.Hi, I’m Olivia, your teac...

    $49.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Photoshop for Beginners: Start Your Photoshop Journey

    In this Photoshop for Beginners course, you're going to learn the fastest way to edit in Photoshop. Not only will you learn the fundamentals, but there's also an advanced section at the end to help with more complex edit...

    $29.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Adobe Illustrator Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro

    Welcome to Adobe Illustrator Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro. This comprehensive course, packed with over 6 hours of engaging lessons and hands-on projects, is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a profici...

    $99.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CorelDRAW for Beginners : Learn Corel Draw STEP by STEP

    If you want make yourself as successful Graphic designer and CorelDraw Expert You can join to learn this courseHere are some topics that will be taught in this course.Getting Started with CorelDraw  1.       Introduction...

    $19.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Photoshop le cours complet

    Le logiciel PhotoshopPhotoshop est le logiciel de retouche photo le plus célèbre. Les possibilités de Photoshop sont extrêmement vastes et le logiciel est extrêmement polyvalent. En sachant maîtriser les techniques et le...

    $99.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Grafik und Illustration. Teil 2. Collage und Grafitti

    Willkommen zu meinem neuen kreativen Buchkurs. Dies ist Teil zwei und darin werden wir uns mit Graffiti  Collagen , narrativen Elementen und grafischer Komposition befassen.In diesem Kurs lernen wir die Themen Colla...

    $169.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    ​Master the Art of Premium Floral Jewellery

    ​Master the Art of Premium Floral Jewellery: Advanced Certification Course​Transform Fresh & Dry Blooms into Breathless Art!​Are you ready to turn your creativity into a flourishing business? Whether you are a budding en...

    $19.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Ultimate Guide to BoBo Balloon

    Welcome to the “Ultimate Guide to Bobo Balloon” course, where you will dive into the captivating world of bobo balloons and become a master of this unique and versatile balloon decoration.In this comprehensive course, yo...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Furniture Drawing and Design Course with Perspective

    Hello there.. Furnitures are integrative objects shaped according to the characteristics of the spaces.comes out. Objects drawn with perspective techniques preserve their proportions and geometric substructures.needs. Yo...

    $19.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Meshmixer desde cero

    ¿Has descargado un modelo 3D y no se imprime bien? ¿Quieres modificar una figura STL, crear soportes personalizados o diseñar tus propias piezas para impresión 3D?Entonces, este curso es para ti.En este curso aprenderás...

    $19.99
    listed price

Best Design Techniques Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 3D Printing Unlocked: Intermediate Design Techniques edX University of Alaska Fairbanks $79.00 View →
2 Graphic Design Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $79.00 View →
3 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Practice & Architecture Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
4 First Order Optical System Design Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $99.00 View →
5 User Experience Design and Testing Part 1 Coursera Northeastern University $49.00 View →
6 Interaction Design Coursera University of California San Diego $49.00 View →
7 Mastering Adobe Photoshop Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
8 Graphic Design Theory - Space Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
9 T-Shirt Design In Adobe Illustrator for Beginner to Advanced Udemy $19.99 View →
10 Start Designing with the Secrets to Photoshop Design Udemy $19.99 View →
11 Illustrator Fast-Track Udemy $199.99 View →
12 How To Design A Fortune 500 Logo in Illustrator Udemy $189.99 View →
13 Hands on Sketch Training - Learn Mobile App Design Udemy $19.99 View →
14 Logo Design in Adobe Illustrator: 10 Graphic Design Tools Udemy $99.99 View →
15 Watercolor techniques in Fashion Illustration Udemy $44.99 View →
16 Basics of Creating Fun Digital Stickers on Canva Udemy $49.99 View →
17 Photoshop for Beginners: Start Your Photoshop Journey Udemy $29.99 View →
18 Adobe Illustrator Masterclass: From Beginner to Pro Udemy $99.99 View →
19 CorelDRAW for Beginners : Learn Corel Draw STEP by STEP Udemy $19.99 View →
20 Photoshop le cours complet Udemy $99.99 View →
21 Grafik und Illustration. Teil 2. Collage und Grafitti Udemy $169.99 View →
22 ​Master the Art of Premium Floral Jewellery Udemy $19.99 View →
23 Ultimate Guide to BoBo Balloon Udemy $19.99 View →
24 Furniture Drawing and Design Course with Perspective Udemy $19.99 View →
25 Meshmixer desde cero Udemy $19.99 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 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder and Northeastern University — 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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