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Best design fundamentals Courses Online

We compared 20 Design Fundamentals courses currently listed on Udemy, Coursera and edX, priced from $9.99 to $178.20. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic 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.

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  1. 1
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Great Doodles Vs. Mud: Shading Essentials for Pen and Ink

    This course is about how to make consistent, actionable progress drawing with pen and ink. And more specifically, how to doodle quickly and cleanly, without making mud.Have you ever wondered why some doodles look like ma...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate

    Affinity Designer for Beginners | Updated for Version 2

    If you are new to Affinity Designer, this course is for you!I've been teaching Affinity Designer for over 5 years. During that time, I've learned the best ways to help people learn Affinity. Now in this course, I've brou...

    $29.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate

    Designer gráfico - Curso rápido - Coreldraw

    Este curso de design gráfico é focado no uso do CorelDRAW, abordando apenas as ferramentas essenciais do aplicativo para garantir um aprendizado rápido e eficiente. Ideal para quem busca um curso direto e sem enrolação,...

    $34.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy Certificate

    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
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate

    3D Illustration on Blender 2.8 -3D for Aspiring Illustrators

    Are you interested on expressing yourself visually but you are just not very good at drawing? Then 3D illustration might be the way to go!3D modeling is the fastest and easiest way to achieve attractive graphics in a sho...

    $29.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Learn Adobe Illustrator CC from Scratch: Essential Basics

    Adobe Illustrator CC is widely recognized as the most powerful vector software available on the market, setting the industry standard. With Adobe Illustrator, you have the ability to create a wide range of designs includ...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate

    বাংলায় SOLIDWORK বেসিক টু এডভান্স

    আমি আসরাফুল আলম আমি একজন সলিডওয়ার্ক ডিজাইনার এবং আমার পেশাগত জীবনে একজন UI UX  ডিজাইনার এবং আমি CNC প্রোগ্রামারও আমাদের যত্ন সহকারে তৈরি কোর্সের মাধ্যমে আপনার সলিডওয়ার্কস দক্ষতাকে শিক্ষানবিশ থেকে উন্নত স্তরে উন্নী...

    $19.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Mendesain Icon di Adobe Illustrator

    Icon saat ini menjadi primadona sebagai style ilustrasi yang banyak digunakan, baik pada website, apps, infografik, hingga slide presentasi. Hal ini dikarenakan icon dapat dijadikan daya tarik maupun ciri khas sebuah pro...

    $24.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Bootcamp

    Canva 3.0 Bootcamp - From Beginner to Designer

    Get started on a journey where I'll teach you all about Canva and how you can use this easy to use tool to make amazing designs for your personal or professional needs.I understand many of you may want to start by l...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate

    serigrafia na pratica montando uma estamparia + corte tecido

    Nesse curso você aprenderá a :- utilizar o Corel Draw voltado para serigrafia mesmo que não tenho conhecimento nenhum do programa. Criação de artes, separação de Corel , como criar fotolito , como fazer um fotolito a3 co...

    $34.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy Certificate

    Master YouTube thumbnail design using Photoshop and AI

    Unlock the power of high-converting YouTube thumbnails with this complete course using Photoshop and AI image generation tools.Whether you're a content creator looking to boost your channel's visibility or a freelancer a...

    $49.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Pen Tool Plus: Master Adobe Illustrator’s Top Drawing Tool

    Offered by Skillshare

    Are you a traditional artist looking to take your art to the digital world? Or maybe you're already familiar with the pen tool, but want to take your skills to the next level? In this course, taught by Graphic Designer K...

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

    Midjourney for Beginners: Step-by-Step AI Art Guide

    Offered by Skillshare

    Ready to unlock a skill that can open up an entirely new world of creative possibilities? Join instructor Arnold Trinh as he introduces you to the exciting world of AI image generation with Midjourney. Discover how to br...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop

    Offered by Coursera

    **Enroll in this Guided Project before April 2026, for a free 1-month trial to the Creative Cloud Pro Plan!** In this project, you will learn how to use Photoshop in Windows OS to create custom professional business card...

    $9.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    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
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    First Steps in Easil

    Offered by Coursera

    By the end of this project, you will have learned how to use Easil to promote and advertise your business. Today, you will create simple projects using the free version of Easil. We will both use templates, and create de...

    $9.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Fashion Design and Creation

    Offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of fashion design and creation. You'll gain insights into the fundamentals of designing garments and understand the creative process behind bringing ideas to l...

    $178.20
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Certificate

    Complete 'Graphic Design Course' in 10 lessons for all ages

    This graphic design course is designed to spark your creativity and help you explore the fundamentals of design through ten focused lessons. It's accessible to everyone, regardless of age or artistic ability, making it a...

    $39.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    How to create a high-quality flyer in Adobe Photoshop

    Offered by Coursera

    **Enroll in this Guided Project before April 2026, for a free 1-month trial to the Creative Cloud Pro Plan!** In this project, learners will get a grasp of how to create a high-quality flyer that can be used for digital...

    $9.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate

    Designing Gamification Level2 (Intermediate) + Certification

    This intermediate course on designing gamification focuses on important concepts that are essential for boosting engagement in various fields, including marketing, HR, and product development. Taught by renowned gamifica...

    $49.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 20 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $178.20, with the middle of the range around $29.99 — a spread of $168.21. 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 Udemy, Coursera 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. 1 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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