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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


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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    BIM Application for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Construction Management, Simulations, Cost Estimation, Data Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Éléments de Géomatique

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Industrial Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Prototyping, System Implementation

    4.7
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    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
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    212 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • BIM Application for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Éléments de Géomatique: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Additive Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System

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