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Figma Introduction 1 Day - Online
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction
Duration:
1
Day - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£245 + vat
Learn the fundamentals of Figma as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading prototype-design tool. We will show you how to prototype and wireframes for designing websites, apps and games. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested getting going in UX design.
After we give you a complete tour of the Figma environment, we will take you from a creating assets to being able to work on your own designs your and layouts. You will see how easy it is to design great looking prototypes from scratch, add interactivity and the flexible options for sharing and exporting your projects.
Learn the fundamentals of Figma as we guide you through this comprehensive introduction to the leading prototype-design tool. We will show you how to prototype and wireframes for designing websites, apps and games. This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested getting going in UX design.
After we give you a complete tour of the Figma environment, we will take you from a creating assets to being able to work on your own designs your and layouts. You will see how easy it is to design great looking prototypes from scratch, add interactivity and the flexible options for sharing and exporting your projects.
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Figma Introduction 1 Day
Course Details
This 1-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Figma, a leading interface design tool. We will guide you through the essentials of working in Figma, showing you how this powerful tool can elevate your design workflow. You'll explore best practices for creating responsive layouts, managing components, and collaborating in real-time. Plus, you'll gain hands-on experience by working on your own design projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Figma interface
- Create and manage design components
- Design responsive layouts
- Add interactivity and animations to your designs
- Collaborate in real-time with team members
- Share your designs for feedback
- Export assets and prototypes
Our goal is for you to be able to create professional-quality designs for websites, apps, and digital products using Figma..
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for designers and developers who are new to Figma and who want to learn the interface and commonly used features.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introduction to Figma- Understanding the Figma interface: Panels, tools, and navigation
- Overview of UX and UI design principles
- Differences between Figma and other design tools like Sketch, Adobe XD
- Creating your first Figma project: Setting up a workspace
- Understanding Figma’s cloud-based design environment
- Exploring Figma’s community resources: Templates and plugins
- Creating and organising frames: Artboards and canvases in Figma
- Setting up layout grids for responsive design: Columns, gutters, and rows
- Using Auto Layout for dynamic, responsive designs
- Nesting frames and managing frame hierarchies
- Applying constraints to ensure design adaptability across devices
- Understanding pixel density and working with multiple resolutions
- Creating reusable components: Buttons, menus, and design elements
- Nesting and managing component instances effectively
- Using variants for flexible, multi-state components
- Creating component libraries for team-wide use
- Syncing and updating components across your project
- Best practices for organising and naming components
- Linking screens to create interactive, clickable prototypes
- Adding transitions, overlays, and animations for enhanced interactions
- Using smart animate to create smooth animations between states
- Testing prototypes on different devices and viewports
- Creating and managing multiple prototype flows
- Using interactive components to simulate user interactions
Collaborating in Figma- Real-time collaboration: Working simultaneously with team members
- Using Figma’s commenting and feedback tools for streamlined reviews
- Managing versions and design history: Reverting and branching designs
- Setting permissions and sharing designs with stakeholders
- Tips for effective team collaboration in Figma’s cloud environment
- Importing and managing images: PNG, JPEG, SVG, and more
- Working with vector graphics from Illustrator and other tools
- Masking techniques: Creating custom shapes and clipping masks
- Utilising Figma’s image editing tools: Cropping, scaling, and filtering
- Using images and assets from Figma’s built-in resources
- Organising and managing assets for easy access and reuse
- Exporting assets for web, mobile, and development handoff
- Understanding export formats: PNG, SVG, PDF, and more
- Preparing design specifications for developers: Using Figma’s Inspect tool
- Using Figma’s sharing options: Public, private, and team-based sharing
- Creating presentation-ready files and exporting design boards
- Presenting designs to stakeholders: Tips for effective communication
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Location Details
This course is provided as a remote online course with live training provided by our Figma Trainer.
Accessing the live online course anywhere is easy and all you will need is:
- Computer with the trial or full version of the software
- Separate screen or device for the shared video display
- Sound output via computer or headset
- Ideally a camera and microphone on the computer for remote contact
Our goal is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
It is important to note this is not a classroom based training.
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Figma Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Online Course Dates
21 Jan - 21 Jan Special Offer! £195 + vat 16 Feb - 16 Feb £245 + vat 23 Mar - 23 Mar £245 + vat 07 Apr - 07 Apr £245 + vat 03 Jun - 03 Jun £245 + vat 15 Jun - 15 Jun £245 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Extremely helpful day overall. Think I have really learnt a lot today and am looking forward to putting it into practice now."
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Melanie Wharton, Open University, InDesign - 2 Day Introduction
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John Woodward, University of Liverpool, HTML5 & CSS3 - 2 Day Introduction
"This was a first-class course, delivered by a first class trainer in a first-class training environment. Having attended a number of courses at XChange it seems that top quality course delivery is the norm not the exception. Many thanks."
Steve Linehan, The Stationary Office
"The instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was happy to answer all questions and he made sure that we were confident with his responses."
Richard Graves, Experian, Captivate - 2 Day Introduction
Next Dates:
21 Jan Special Offer! £195 + vat
16 Feb £245 + vat
23 Mar £245 + vat
07 Apr £245 + vat
03 Jun £245 + vat
15 Jun £245 + vat
Over 15 years of providing certified Figma training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Excellent course and very good instructor. Thank you for an interesting and informative day.
17/12/2025
5/5 Stars
I've had a great day being introduced to Figma. Simon explained and demonstrated everything very clearly. I definitely have a better understanding of the software and its benefits.
17/11/2025
4/5 Stars
Phil is a great teacher This course took a little while to get going at the start more so than the certification courses
24/09/2025
5/5 Stars
Very good grounding, v helpful and informative trainer
24/09/2025
4/5 Stars
Provides good basic knowledge of the programme.
24/09/2025
5/5 Stars
This is my third course with XChange and they have all been well-delivered, friendly and much improved my understanding of the subject matter. If myself or a colleague needs technical development again, they'll be the first I look to.
23/09/2025
4/5 Stars
Learned a lot
17/07/2025
5/5 Stars
it was a great expienerence, the course was very thorough and detail. Help was provided when i was stuck, would 100% recommend
02/05/2025
5/5 Stars
Good communication and friendly approach.
30/01/2025
5/5 Stars
Great course -really enjoyed it, excellent instructor
28/01/2025
Whats Included:
Live online remote tuition 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the London Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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