Figma for UI and UX Design

Getting started with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

Key details

Location

Online

Course overview

This beginner-friendly course offers a concise introduction to Figma, a leading collaborative design used by UX/UI designers, developers and creative professionals worldwide. Perfect for those new to design, this course covers essential features and techniques, including prototypes, to help you create effective designs quickly.

Tuition fees per individual: £150*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

How to apply

See course dates below that are available to book.

Upcoming Short Courses

Thu 27 Feb 2025

18:00 - 21:00

Short Course: Figma for UI and UX Design | February 2025

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Getting started with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. This beginner-friendly course offers...

Short Course: Figma for UI and UX Design | February 2025

Course details

In this introductory Figma course, you'll quickly learn the essentials to start creating and sharing designs. We’ll begin with project creation and workspace setup to get you comfortable with Figma’s interface. Next, you’ll get hands-on experience with core design tools, including shapes, text, images and layers, allowing you to create basic layouts and designs.

You’ll also learn to make simple mockups and prototypes, bringing your ideas to life in an interactive format. Finally, we’ll cover the basics of exporting designs, so you’re ready to share or hand off your work. By the end of this short course, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to start designing confidently in Figma.

How you'll learn

Our online courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.

What you'll learn

Creating projects and workspace setup
Basic design tools: shapes, text, images, layers
Basic Designing
Creating mockups
Creating simple prototypes
Exporting Designs

Susannah Travis - Course Lead

Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.

Find out more

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How to apply

Tuition fees per individual	£150*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.