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Design User-Friendly Interfaces That Stand Out

Course Description

This course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces using Figma. Through hands-on training, participants will explore core usability principles, visual hierarchy, and interaction design to create interfaces that enhance user experience and engagement.

Learners will gain experience in wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and responsive UI design, applying user-centred design practices to real-world projects. The course also covers collaboration, presentation skills, and project handover techniques, ensuring participants can confidently deliver professional UI solutions.

Target Audience

Suitable for aspiring UI designers, junior developers, digital product creators, or anyone involved in web or app interface creation who wants to build or strengthen UI design skills.

Course Highlights

In this User Interface (UI) Design course, you will learn:

  • Learn UI design principles and workflows using Figma, no coding required
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs for web and mobile projects
  • Conduct usability testing and refine designs based on real user feedback
  • Deliver professional UI presentations and prepare complete handover documentation

Course Objectives

By the end of the class, trainees will:

  • Understand the principles of effective user interface design
  • Apply usability and visual design principles to interface projects
  • Create wireframes and develop prototypes using Figma
  • Conduct usability tests and iterate based on feedback
  • Present UI designs professionally and prepare user guide documentation

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 User Interface (UI) Design course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework User Interface Design.

Course Code: TGS-2025057947
Course Support Period: 14 Aug 2025 – 13 Aug 2027

Course Outline

 

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Group Discussion, Practical Activity)

Learning Outcome: Describe the principles of effective user interface design and demonstrate familiarity with Figma for interface development.

  • UI vs. UX: Key differences
  • Usability goals and visual interface principles
  • Figma interface: canvas, layers, frames, shapes, text, assets
  • Creating a Figma account and project

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Exercise, Class Activity)

Learning Outcome: Construct wireframes and structure information hierarchy aligned to usability principles.

  •   Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity wireframes
  •   Information hierarchy and structure
  •   Layout planning with grids and constraints
  • Wireframing exercise in Figma

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Exercise, Group Discussion)

Learning Outcome: Create interactive prototypes with linked user flows and justify design decisions based on usability considerations.

  •   Prototyping workflows in Figma
  •   Linking wireframes for interaction
  •   Applying interactive elements
  •   Transitioning to low-fidelity clickable prototypes
  •   Responsive UI principles

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Exercise, Class Activity)

Learning Outcome: Interpret usability test results and apply feedback to iterate and enhance interface designs.

  •   Types of usability tests
  •   Gathering and interpreting feedback
  •   Iteration techniques and critique best practices
  •   Refining designs based on feedback

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Activity, Group Discussion)

Learning Outcome: Present UI prototypes effectively and prepare user guides to support collaborative and implementation workflows.

  •   Preparing for stakeholder presentations
  •   Figma’s collaborative tools: comments, version control
  •   User guide essentials and communication of design specs
  •   Handover best practices and file organisation

Trainers

Louis Lam
  • UX Designer with 8+ Years of Cross-Sector Experience
  • Former UX Designer at GovTech and Hatch
  • Experienced in Both Public and Private Sector Projectsd

Course Fees & Fundings

Course Fee:
S$990.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit.


SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

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.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singapore Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$495.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)


SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$297.00

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is suitable for aspiring UI designers, junior developers, digital product creators, and anyone involved in web or app interface design.

Yes, the course is beginner-friendly and does not require prior experience with UI tools.

Participants will have access to Figma and related design templates for all exercises.

Yes, learners will design a complete UI prototype from wireframe to final handover.

The course includes hands-on activities, usability testing simulations, and peer feedback sessions.

No coding is required. The focus is on design principles and practical UI creation.