Digital Skills

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*

Available online courses

  • Thursday 27 February, 18:00 - 21:00 
  • Wednesday 25 June, 13:00 - 16:00 

Book course

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

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

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.

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How to apply

Tuition fees per individual

£150*

Available courses

Online:

  • Thursday 27 February, 18:00 - 21:00 
  • Wednesday 25 June, 13:00 - 16:00 

Book course

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