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25 Best Architecture Courses Online

We compared 25 Architecture courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $24.99 to $199.99. 24 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 6 come from a named university or institution, including IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Waseda 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
$24.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "architecture" 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 $24.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

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

    Making Architecture

    Offered by IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design

    Making Architecture offers unique insight into the mind and work of an architect. Through this course, learners will develop a designer mindset, analyze the impact of natural and cultural environments on architectural de...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    MAYA Architecture - Bathroom and Kitchen Interiors

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Build practical interior modeling skills by creating detailed kitchen and bathroom environments in Autodesk Maya. In this course, you will learn how to model essential architectural features, kitchen fixtures, appliances...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture

    Offered by Packt

    Power BI is a powerful business intelligence platform that enables organizations to transform raw data into actionable insights. This course focuses on building a strong foundation in Power BI while developing the skills...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Blender 3D modeling for interior design and architecture

    Blender softwareBlender is a 3D computer program for the development of 3D objects, animations, visual effects and more ... Blender is an open source program, so it can be used for free. It offers many features, includin...

    $99.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Microservices Architecture on AWS

    Microservices are a popular new approach to building maintainable, scalable, cloud-based applications. AWS is the perfect platform for hosting Microservices. All major companies are now evolving from a monolithic to a mi...

    $199.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    MasterClass REVIT ARCHITECTURE

    MasterClass Revit Architecture : De 0 jusqu'à l’obtention des plans de permis de construireCe cours aborde le fonctionnement du logiciel REVIT ainsi que les outils indispensable pour maitriser le logiciel REVIT ARCHITECT...

    $24.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Advanced AWS Architecture: Identity, Networking and Design

    Offered by Packt

    This course dives into the intricacies of AWS architecture, focusing on advanced strategies for authentication, networking, and multi-account environments. It equips learners with the skills to design secure, scalable, a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    The OWASP Top 10 - 2026 — AppSec & Architecture Masterclass

    Since this is for your cybersecurity series, I’ve leaned into a high-stakes, cinematic, and "hacker-noir" tone. It moves away from the dry "textbook" feel and treats the OWASP Top 10 as a tactical field manual.The Archit...

    $84.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

    Offered by EDUCBA

    This specialization offers a complete journey through professional 3D interior visualization using Autodesk Maya. Learners develop practical skills in architectural modeling, interior detailing, UV texturing, shader appl...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX Master's Degree Grade C University-backed

    Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

    Offered by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

    The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) course offers an in-depth exploration of architectural design, theory, and practice. Through a combination of hands-on projects and theoretical frameworks, you'll learn how to create...

  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    GenAI Application Architecture: Scalable & Secure AI Design

    Master the essential techniques and best practices for designing and architecting scalable, secure, and cost-effective Generative AI (GenAI) applications. In this course, you’ll explore the principles of the LGPL archite...

    $174.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    From Concept to Visionary Architecture

    This course invites you to explore architecture through a deeply personal lens by blending intuition with creative research. Moshe Katz guides you in transforming your emotions and experiences into meaningful design conc...

    $29.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    This course introduces the basic elements and trends that define sustainability practices in Architecture today. It follows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

    $39.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Architecture & Systems Engineering

    Offered by MIT xPRO

    This course focuses on the principles of architecture and systems engineering, equipping you with the skills to design and manage complex systems. You'll explore how various components work together to form a comprehensi...

  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    IoT System Architecture: Design and Evaluation

    Offered by Waseda University

    Learn how to design and evaluate architecture through IoT and AI technologies.

    $129.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep Grade C

    AZ-303 Azure Architecture Technologies Exam Prep

    COURSE CONTINUALLY UPDATED SINCE LAUNCH - LAST UPDATE MAR 2021Complete preparation for the AZ-303 Azure Architect Technologies exams. FREE UPGRADE: This course also contains the AZ...

    $69.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Offered by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    This course is for anyone interested in the fundamental principles of symmetry across various fields, including art, architecture, science, and engineering. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Analyze symme...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

    Offered by University at Buffalo

    This specialization provides an overview of solar photovoltaics (PV), intricacies of solar system design, and a framework for solar PV project management. Targeted for engineers, HVAC installers, architects and building...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    AutoCAD 3D Design: Modeling and Visualization

    Offered by John Wiley & Sons

    AutoCAD 3D design skills are essential for professionals working in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and product visualization. This course explores how to move beyond traditional drafting into the world of 3D m...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    BIM Application for Engineers

    Offered by National Taiwan University

    In order to effectively reach the goal of learning, students will get familiar with the model-building process. The second module of the course will be on how to use Autodesk Revit to build BIM models. We will use an exa...

    $39.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    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...

    $39.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide

    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
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS

    Offered by Packt

    This course 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 you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Apply SketchUp for Beginner-Level 3D Modeling

    Offered by EDUCBA

    By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply SketchUp tools to create accurate 3D models, organize geometry using components and scenes, navigate and edit models efficiently, and complete a full 3D modeling...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Embedded Systems using C

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Embark on a comprehensive journey into Embedded Systems with this course. Module 1, "Introduction to Embedded Systems," lays the foundation by exploring principles, architectures, and essential devices. In Module 2, "Pro...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Architecture Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Making Architecture Coursera IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design $49.00 View →
2 MAYA Architecture - Bathroom and Kitchen Interiors Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
3 Power BI Foundations and Solution Architecture Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
4 Blender 3D modeling for interior design and architecture Udemy $99.99 View →
5 Microservices Architecture on AWS Udemy $199.99 View →
6 MasterClass REVIT ARCHITECTURE Udemy $24.99 View →
7 Advanced AWS Architecture: Identity, Networking and Design Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
8 The OWASP Top 10 - 2026 — AppSec & Architecture Masterclass Udemy $84.99 View →
9 Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
10 Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) edX Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) View →
11 GenAI Application Architecture: Scalable & Secure AI Design Udemy $174.99 View →
12 From Concept to Visionary Architecture Udemy $29.99 View →
13 Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction edX Universitat Politècnica de València $39.00 View →
14 Architecture & Systems Engineering edX MIT xPRO View →
15 IoT System Architecture: Design and Evaluation edX Waseda University $129.00 View →
16 AZ-303 Azure Architecture Technologies Exam Prep Udemy $69.99 View →
17 Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry Coursera Nanyang Technological University, Singapore $49.00 View →
18 Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors Coursera University at Buffalo $49.00 View →
19 AutoCAD 3D Design: Modeling and Visualization Coursera John Wiley & Sons $49.00 View →
20 BIM Application for Engineers Coursera National Taiwan University $39.00 View →
21 3D CAD Application Coursera National Taiwan University $39.00 View →
22 The Blender 4 Ultimate Guide Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
23 Introduction to Microservices with .NET 8 and CQRS Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
24 Apply SketchUp for Beginner-Level 3D Modeling Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
25 Embedded Systems using C Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 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 23 priced courses on this page run from $24.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $175.00. 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, 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. 6 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including IE Business School & IE School of Architecture & Design, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Waseda University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Architecture from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

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 30 August 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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