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Design Faster, Smarter, and Turn Ideas into Functional, User-Friendly UI Designs
What The Figma? – An Introduction to Figma for Beginners is a fun, hands-on, two-day training designed to take beginners from “What does this button do?” to confidently creating, collaborating, and organising designs in Figma.
As the most used Prototyping platform in the UI Design industry, the applications and features of Figma are continually growing to keep up with the needs of users around the globe.
As you go through this course, you’ll acquire the skills wielded by UI Design professionals to create prototypes that will dazzle your users, whilst developing a profound understanding of the industry. From concept to a highly polished finish, you’ll confidently manage your own UX projects ideal for your portfolio.
Whether you’re a UX design enthusiast, budding designer or product manager looking to increase your capabilities, or simply curious about the design process, this course will provide you with practical skills and a solid understanding of how Figma can empower your work.
By the end, you’ll know how to turn your basic Figma projects into design masterpieces. Join us and discover how Figma can bring your design ideas to life – no previous experience required!
Prerequisite
You are required to have basic computer navigational skills such as opening and closing of files, dragging, and dropping of widgets, copying, and pasting of files.
To get the best-recommended learning outcome result of this course, it is strongly advised to have a working mouse to practice with, instead of relying solely on the trackpad of a laptop PC
Target Audience
This is course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand UX design. It is particularly valuable for:
Aspiring designers
Graphic designers and professionals working in other design sub-disciplines looking to transition into a career in UX Design.
Software engineers
Students
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Product managers
Marketers
Anyone curious about UX design and looking to apply the principles to various industries
Course Highlights
In this course, you will be working on various hands-on exercises that focus on building your skills and confidence in using Figma to create quality designs, collaborate effectively with teams, and stay ahead in the design industry. You will learn :
Crafting responsive elements that effortlessly adapt to any device, proving your design prowess knows no bounds.
Auto Layout Feature
Discovering the right accessibility tools & techniques, ensuring inclusivity and usability for all users.
Incorporating Animations into your elements
How to use Variables and put them to work creating even more complete prototypes
Use variables to make Light & Dark Modes + Compact & Comfortable spacing versions of your components.
We will equip you with the skills to build prototypes for various screen sizes. You will get to choose and create captivating screens and pages such as:
Event Sign-Up Flow
Service get-a-quote Lead-generation Flow
New User Sign-up Onboarding Flow
Course Objectives
By the end of the class, trainees will be able to:
Identify the primary components of the Figma interface, including layers, tools, and panels, and describe their functions.
Recognise and apply foundational UI design principles, such as alignment, spacing, and hierarchy, in simple design exercises.
Demonstrate the ability to create basic UI components like buttons, text fields, and icons, using Figma’s tools.
Construct low-fidelity wireframes that clearly map out the structure of a user interface.
Design a simple prototype in Figma by applying basic interactive elements like navigation links and transitions.
Organise and manage Figma files using layers, naming conventions, and pages for a clean and efficient workspace.
Collaborate effectively using Figma’s commenting and sharing features to engage with peers or stakeholders.
Evaluate and revise prototypes based on initial usability feedback, iterating for improved user experience.
Distinguish between different types of UI elements (e.g., interactive vs. non-interactive) and choose appropriate elements for a design.
Interpret and apply basic color theory to create visually balanced and accessible designs.
Demonstrate how to use Figma’s alignment and spacing tools to arrange components in a visually appealing layout.
Illustrate basic design flows by connecting wireframes and interactive elements to simulate user journeys in Figma.
Present wireframes and prototypes clearly to communicate design choices to team members or stakeholders.
Certification
A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – User Interface Design under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ What The Figma (WTF) course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework User Interface Design
Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a
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Trainee’s Portfolio
Below are some examples of Figma website and landing page designs created by our trainees and designs that you will be able to create by the end of the course.
This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn Figma from the ground up, as well as professionals in related fields like product management, development, or marketing who want to better understand design processes.
No prior experience is required! This course starts with the basics, so whether you’re completely new to design or Figma, you’ll be able to follow along.
All you need is a laptop, a stable internet connection, and a free Figma account. A secondary monitor can enhance your experience but isn’t required.
You’ll learn how to navigate Figma’s interface, create basic UI elements, build wireframes, make interactive prototypes, and use Figma’s collaboration features to work effectively with others.
Yes, upon completing the two-day course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, which can be used to showcase your Figma skills.
Absolutely! Figma is free to use, and all files created during the course are yours to keep. We’ll also share additional resources to help you keep building your skills.
This course is specifically for beginners, focusing on Figma basics, UI fundamentals, and simple prototyping. It’s a practical introduction, while advanced courses dive deeper into design systems, high-fidelity prototypes, and more complex workflows.
Yes, there may be opportunities to use personal projects for exercises like prototyping and presentation activities. This can make the learning even more relevant to your work or interests.
A significant portion of each day is devoted to practical exercises and projects. We believe hands-on practice is the best way to learn Figma, so expect to be working directly in the tool for the majority of the course.
Yes, we provide a set of resources at the end of the course, including tutorials, reading materials, and design templates to support your continued learning.
You’ll learn how to invite collaborators, leave comments, and use Figma’s versioning and sharing features. We’ll also cover best practices for working in a team environment.
We’ll touch on basic responsive design principles and show you how to use Auto Layout to create elements that adapt to different screen sizes. For deeper responsive design, consider advanced courses after this one.
