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3D Courses

3D courses can help you learn modeling, animation, texturing, and rendering techniques. You can build skills in creating realistic environments, character design, and visual effects for various media. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Unity, that support bringing your 3D creations to life and integrating them into games or films. You'll also explore concepts such as lighting, physics simulations, and rigging, allowing you to produce dynamic and engaging visual content.

Popular 3D Courses and Certifications


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Éléments de Géomatique

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Land Development, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Survey Creation, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Music, UI Components, Computer Graphic Techniques, Interactive Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    919 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Data Storage, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Siemens

    Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Assets, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Debugging, Game Design, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, Scripting, Content Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Engineering and Product Design Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Epic Games

    Unreal Engine Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, Game Design, Configuration Management, Content Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Software Versioning, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Concept Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular 3d courses

  • Éléments de Géomatique: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: L&T EduTech
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera
  • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University

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