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Complete Blender Creator: 3D Modelling (Compatible with 4.3) (Udemy.com)

Create Beautiful 3D Models for Games, 3D Printing & More – Now Compatible with Blender 4.3

Created by: GameDev.tv Team

Last updated February 2026

Our take

Based on the ratings of 69,132 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in February 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

GameDev.tv's Blender course has been on Udemy since 2015 and is still being refreshed, most recently in February 2026, with the first section rebuilt for Blender 4.4. It runs about 14 hours across 104 lectures and walks through five projects: a modular dungeon, a low-poly dinosaur, UV mapping, rigging and animation, and sculpting a cartoon head. It is aimed at people who have never opened Blender, and with 354,000 students and 69,000 reviews at a 4.8 average, it has the numbers to back that up.

Grant Abbitt does most of the teaching, and reviewers keep saying the same thing: he explains why, not just which key to press, and he pauses so you can try each step before he shows it. A couple of people who bounced off Blender before say this is the course that finally clicked. The 4-star reviews are gentle. One student notes the keystroke overlay sometimes drops out and a few remesh shortcuts have changed in newer Blender versions. Another says it gets students' feet wet in several areas rather than making anyone strong in one. A third says some lessons didn't fully stick on a first pass.

Value is strong for a paid course: 14 hours is long enough to cover modelling, UV mapping, rigging and sculpting without dragging, and students on Blender 5 report it still follows fine. Next to the Blender Megacourse, which promises to take people all the way to expert, this one is the safer first pick, and the free Blender Crash Course is a good taster if the price puts you off. Take this one if the goal is game assets or 3D printing and the starting point is zero.

Best forComplete beginners who want to build game assets or 3D prints and learn by pausing, trying, then watching the answer.
Skip it ifYou already know Blender's basics and want depth in one area like character sculpting or environments.

Pros

  • Grant Abbitt explains why, not just which key to press; reviewers say it finally makes Blender click.
  • Challenge-first format: attempt each model yourself, then watch the walkthrough, with pauses built in.
  • Still maintained after a decade: updated February 2026, and students on Blender 5 report it follows fine.
  • Five real projects, from a modular dungeon to a rigged, animated character and a sculpted head.

Cons

  • Breadth over depth: it samples modelling, UV, rigging and sculpting rather than going deep on any one.
  • Small version drift: the keystroke overlay sometimes drops out and a few sculpt shortcuts have moved in newer Blender.
  • Some shortcuts go by fast without explanation, so a few lessons need a second pass.
Grant takes you through each module at a steady pace, so you never feel like you're getting overwhelmed and have time to truly digest what is being taught.
Joss Greenaway, a student

Listed as all levels, but it is really a zero-to-foundations course; self-taught YouTube learners say it still fills gaps.

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What you will learn

  • Use Blender and understand it's interface
  • Understand the principles of modelling
  • Create 3D models with simple colors
  • Learn the basics of animation
  • Create your own materials
  • UV map and unwrap your models
  • Create animations for your objects & characters

Course content

9 sections · 104 lectures · 14 hours of video 9 quizzes, 4 articles

  1. 1Introduction & Setup - New Blender 4.4 Content. 3 free previews22 lectures · 3.1 hours
  2. 2Modular Dungeon 2 free previews18 lectures · 2.5 hours
  3. 3Low-Poly Dinosaur13 lectures · 1.7 hours
  4. 4UV Mapping18 lectures · 2.4 hours
  5. 5Rigging & Animation16 lectures · 2.3 hours
  6. 6Sculpting a Cartoon Head14 lectures · 1.9 hours
  7. 7Important Messages and Updates1 lecture · 1 min
  8. 8Updates and Important Messages1 lecture · 1 min
  9. 9Bonus: One Last Thing…1 lecture · 1 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Complete beginners who are looking to learn something new.
  • Artists who want to learn to bring their assets alive.
  • Game Developers who wish to expand their Skill Set.

What you need before you start

  • Mac or PC capable of Running Blender Version 3.2 or above
  • No previous experience with 3D modelling or Blender is required.

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Overall Score : 96 / 100

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Course Description

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Blender Awards Most Popular

This course is fully compatible with Blender 4.3, with the first section updated to Blender 4.4.2.

Blender is a fantastic platform which enables you to make AAA-quality models which can be exported to any game engine, 3D printer, or other software. Here are some of the reasons why you want to learn Blender with this online tutorial...

  • Create assets for video games.

  • Make unique 3D printed gifts.

  • Design your dream house, car, etc

  • Express yourself through 3D artwork.

Learn how to create 3D Models and Assets for games using Blender, the free-to-use 3D production suite. We start super simple so you'll be ok with little or no experience. With our online tutorials, you'll be amazed what you can achieve.

The GameDevtv team has created some of the world's most popular online game development training courses. This Blender course has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of students and, with more than 30,000 5 star reviews, is consistently ranked the #1 Blender course on Udemy in terms of rating and popularity. 

The course is project-based, so you will applying your new skills immediately to real 3D models. All the project files will be included, as well as additional references and resources - you'll never get stuck. There are talking-head videos, powerful diagrams, quality screencasts and more.

For each of the models that you build you will follow this process... 

  • Be challenged to build the entire model yourself.

  • Be shown step-by-step how to build it.

  • Apply your knowledge regularly.

Have a more specific focus? Check out our other Blender courses which focus on characters and environments. Want to bring your models to life in a video game engine? Check out our Complete Unity Developer 3D course. Just look for our green leaf logo - a sign of passion & quality.

You will get full lifetime access for a single one-off fee. The creators are qualified and experienced with modelling and coding, so are able to explain complex concepts clearly, as well as entertain along the way. By the end of the course, you'll be very confident in the basics of 3D modelling and rendering, and hungry to learn more.

If you're a complete beginner, we'll teach you all the modelling fundamentals you'll need. If you're an artist, we'll teach you to bring your assets to life. If you're a coder, we'll teach you modelling and design principles.

Get plugged into our communities of amazing developers on Facebook (around 20k), in our own Community curated by our supportive and knowledgeable Teaching Assistants (17k views/day), and our student Discord chat group (10k live at any one time).

Dive in now, you won't be disappointed!


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Instructor Details

GameDev.tv Team

Learn to make video games with the world’s most loved game dev school.

At GameDev tv, we help aspiring developers actually finish their dream games. Whether you're starting from scratch or levelling up your skills, our courses guide you step-by-step through real projects — all while having fun along the way.

We’ve taught over 1 million students how to design, develop, and publish their own games using Unity, Unreal, Godot, Blender, C#, C++ and more.

From total beginner to advanced indie dev, we’ve got you covered — with some of the highest-rated and best-selling game development courses on Udemy.

Our mission? Simple. Make learning game dev accessible, practical and fun!

Come join the GameDev tv community — and let’s build something awesome together.

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Reviews

4.8

69,132 ratings on Udemy

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By Andre on 8/31/2026

I purchased this course four years ago, and I am genuinely amazed to see it is still actively maintained and working seamlessly with Blender 5. The 10 to 12-minute bite-sized lessons paired with generously spaced "follow-along" pauses make building core skills approachable without feeling overwhelmed. While a few minor quirks have popped up over time like the keystroke indicator in the bottom right occasionally dropping out or certain default remesh shortcuts changing in newer Blender versions, I personally feel these don't impact the core experience. As a solid, foundational course that delivers incredible long-term value and ongoing support, I couldn't recommend it more highly!

By Joss Greenaway on 8/25/2026

An all round excellent course. Grant takes you through each module at a steady pace, so you never feel like you're getting overwhelmed and have time to truly digest what is being taught. I'd done a fair bit with Blender before this course, but it was all self-taught via YouTube videos so I knew there would be a lot of gaps in my knowledge. Definitely come out of the end of this course feeling like my skills have been honed. Would very much recommend it to anyone looking to get into Blender.

By Devin R Pulver on 8/23/2026

Fantastic course. I came from the coding courses and since then built my own project. I ended up needing assets so decided to jump into this course and give blender another shot and it all started to click. Grant's instructions are not only clear but he walks you through the process and why you do them and what to avoid. I feel confident enough to make the dungeon assets I needed now but will continue with a few more of his courses and a few others out there with anatomy. So I can build on the fundamentals and foundation that were gained from this course. If you plan on trying a course or learning blender I will recommend this one in heartbeat.

By Luis Chardon on 8/13/2026

For years I've tried to get into using Blender and it never worked out. I'm glad I chose this course because the instructor explains everything really well and I was able to follow along without any issues. I really enjoyed doing all the modeling and was impressed with what I was able to achieve just by following the course. I love the little "challenges" on most sections and it gives you the opportunity to practice the skills you just learned as you go.

By mary Ellis on 8/5/2026

I really enjoyed this course and had a lot of fun completing it. I feel like I learned a great deal, and I’m looking forward to gaining more experience and applying what I’ve learned to my own Blender projects. Some parts didn’t completely stick, so I may need to revisit a few lessons, but the course has given me a good foundation to continue learning. Thank you very much for creating such a great and enjoyable course!

By Kyle bardone on 7/28/2026

Grant Abitt is the best teacher for learning blender from absolute zero. The way he has coordinated his teaching plan is excellent. Starting from the basic controls and teaching the utilities of the camera, and most efficient way of moving and manipulation objects using basic key bindings is an excellent fundamental exercise. As a newbie I highly recommend this teacher to any would-be 3d artist.

By Jae Magna on 5/15/2026

I can't praise this course enough. I went into it with zero knowledge about Blender or 3D modeling and came out with so many new skills. The course is so well structured that each module builds upon the last, carefully integrating new tools and concepts as you progress. Grant is a fantastic instructor with the knowledge and experience to know exactly where and when you might trip up, and the foresight to have his insight ready exactly when you need it. I highly recommend following along with each module and then applying what you've learnt on your own projects through trial, error, and experimentation before starting the next module. It took me a solid 5 months to work through this course but I'm now deep into my first video game project and I've just signed up to my first game jam, hosted by GameDev.tv. I'm so stoked! Big thank you to Grant and the team at GameDev.tv! Course still holds up with Blender 5.0, btw.

By Alvaro Michael on 3/1/2026

It's well-structured and gives me something to come back to whenever I get stuck on personal projects. I appreciate that he shows you how to do something first and THEN asks you to do it yourself. Makes it more hands-on. I would say that even in the Blender 5.0 age this course is still relevant and useful.

By Adam Rollins on 1/6/2026

This is absolutely one of the best (if not the greatest) introductory courses to Blender. The instructor is both knowledgeable of the software and a great artist with an amazing grasp on teaching both the technical and artistic aspects of Blender; It is a well structured and thoroughly thought-out course. The section projects are fun and inspirational as you gradually build up your knowledge and I would recommend this to anyone who want's to get into Blender.

By Kahl B on 1/2/2026

This is a fantastic course!!! highly recommended! I went from having no Blender experience to being able to create some objects and characters and have a basic introduction to animation and lighting. Very easy to follow for beginners. A half a star has been deducted as the keys pressed don't always show up and sometimes Grant will say "don't follow along to this part" but then doesn't tell you when to start following. Other than that this is where you should start as a beginner!!!!

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