Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya
Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya is an online course from Udemy in Animation. It is structured in 11 modules with 8 stated learning outcomes, over 30 hours. It costs ₹529, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 8.7K ratings on Udemy, with 44.7K enrolled.
Part of our Animation courses collection, where we compare it against 6 other courses. See all Animation courses on Udemy.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 30 hours |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Video School |
| Rating | 4.6★ (8.7K reviews) |
| Learners | 44.7K |
| Price | ₹529 ₹3,689 |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
11 modulesThe 11-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 30 hours.
Module 1 · Introduction to the Maya for Beginners Course
Module 2 · Maya Introduction
Module 3 · 3D Modeling
Module 4 · Look Development - UV, Shading, Texturing, Lighting
Module 5 · Rigging
Module 6 · Animation
Module 7 · Bonus: Animation Demonstration
Module 8 · FX
Module 9 · Bonus Mini-Course: Looping Blob Effect
Module 10 · Congrats!
Module 11 · Bonuses from Video School
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 8.7K learners on Udemy (checked 6 Oct 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya cost?
It is listed at ₹529 on Udemy, last checked 6 October 2026. Course prices change and providers run discounts, so treat this as the list price and confirm on the provider page.
Does Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya take?
Udemy lists it at 30 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya suitable for beginners?
Udemy lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya cover?
It is organised into 11 modules, starting with Introduction to the Maya for Beginners Course and going on to Maya Introduction, 3D Modeling, Look Development - UV, Shading, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, among others. The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya?
Video School, as listed by Udemy.