Figma Advanced One-day Course | Training Course
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- 1 day course
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- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
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Course Outline
- Layers and Vectors
- Working with Text and Fonts
- Working with Images
- Using Layout tools
- Using Components
- Using Libraries
- Building Prototypes
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We offer Figma Advanced One-day Course as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.
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Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
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Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
FAQs about the Figma Advanced One-day Course course
Is this Figma Advanced One-day Course course suitable for me?
This course is intended as an alternative to our standard two-day Figma Advanced course for those who have less time available to learn. It is is designed for people who have experience in Figma or have already attended one of our Figma training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Figma. If you are unsure about the suitability of the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Figma Advanced One-day Course course?
Our Figma Advanced One-day Course course is extremely interactive. You will be using Figma throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Figma Advanced One-day Course course?
For private classes in Figma Advanced One-day Course, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Figma Advanced One-day Course course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Figma Advanced One-day Course course?
We offer ongoing support to our Figma Advanced One-day Course course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Figma Advanced One-day Course course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Figma Advanced One-day Course course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What you will learn
- Exploring advanced techniques in Figma, enabling you to design complex and interactive user interfaces efficiently.
- How to use components, styles and libraries to create scalable and maintainable designs, empowering you to streamline your workflow.
- Understanding advanced prototyping techniques, helping you create realistic and interactive user experiences.
- How to collaborate with developers and stakeholders using Figma's collaboration features, enabling you to ensure seamless integration.
- Exploring plugin and automation options, helping you extend Figma's capabilities and automate repetitive tasks.
- How to use advanced typography, layout and visual design principles, empowering you to create visually stunning and effective user interfaces.
- Understanding how to optimise your Figma files for performance and sharing, helping you ensure seamless collaboration and delivery of high-quality designs.
Course Outline for Figma Advanced One-day Course
Layers and Vectors
- Using Vector Networks
- Combining and Editing Shapes
- Create unique effects with Blend modes
- Setting small and big nudge values
- Managing and sharing Styles
Working with Text and Fonts
- Creating bulleted and numbered lists
- Adding links to text
- Adding Emoji and Icon Fonts to Text Layers
- Converting text to vector paths
- Managing missing and conflicting fonts
Working with Images
- Adding animated GIFs to prototypes
- Uploading an image as a fill
- Adding images in bulk with Place image
- Pasting images in the canvas
Using Layout tools
- Measuring distances between layers
- Creating dynamic designs with Auto Layout
- Arranging layers with Smart selection
- Applying constraints to define how layers resize
- Combining Layout Grids and Constraints
Using Components
- Overview of Components in Figma
- Naming and organising Components
- Creating Components to reuse in designs
- Creating and inserting component instances
- Creating and using variants
- Creating interactive components with variants
- Swapping components and instances
- Applying overrides to instances
Using Libraries
- Overview of Libraries in Figma
- Swapping style and component libraries
- Reviewing and accepting library updates
- Managing libraries in design files
Building Prototypes
- Prototype interactions and animations
- Adding prototype connections to components
- Prototype scrolling with overflow behaviour
- Preserving scroll position in prototypes
- Creating advanced animations with smart animate
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- Figma home page – Official site from the Figma organisation
- Figma Community – Discover community-made libraries, plugins, icon sets and more
- Figma resource library – Figma official site with recommended best practices and how-to content to improve your product development journey
- Figma downloads and installers – All the downloads in one place
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