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14 Best Design Principles Courses for Beginners

We compared 14 Design Principles courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $483.29. 3 come from a named university or institution, including ISAE-SUPAERO, University of Minnesota and LaSalle College. 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
14
Price range
$19.99 – $483.29
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 14 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, 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.

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 $483.29, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

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

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    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...

    $79.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    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...

    $357.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    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,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    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...

    $49.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    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...

    $44.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    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
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    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...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    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...

    $99.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    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...

    $178.20
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    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...

    $358.20
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Level Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    This course offers a solid introduction to the fundamentals of level design in gaming. You'll explore various techniques and principles used in creating immersive game environments, focusing on the player experience and...

    $483.29
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Psychological Aspects of Game Design

    Offered by LCI Education

    Learn the fundamental concepts and practice of game design and the theory connected to it.

    $179.00
    listed price

Best Design Principles Courses for Beginners compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Aircraft Airworthiness Coursera ISAE-SUPAERO $49.00 View →
2 Introduction to UI Design Coursera University of Minnesota $79.00 View →
3 Introduction to Game Design edX LaSalle College $357.00 View →
4 Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication Coursera University of Minnesota $49.00 View →
5 Introduction to voice interface design Udemy $49.99 View →
6 Figma UI/UX Course for Beginners (Arabic) Udemy $44.99 View →
7 Graphic Design For Complete Beginners Udemy $59.99 View →
8 Easy Learn Graphic Design for Beginners Udemy $19.99 View →
9 Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services Coursera INSEAD $99.00 View →
10 Logo Animation Principles for Beginners Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
11 Introduction to Graphic Design edX LCI Education $178.20 View →
12 Introduction to Interior Design edX LCI Education $358.20 View →
13 Introduction to Level Design edX LCI Education $483.29 View →
14 Introduction to Psychological Aspects of Game Design edX LCI Education $179.00 View →

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