Figma Introduction | Training Course
Course Facts
- 2 day course
- Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
- Unlimited support after your course
- Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses
Course Outline
- Introduction to Figma
- Exploring a Figma document
- Designing in Figma
- Layers and Vectors
- Working with Text and Fonts
- Working with Images
- Time-saving techniques in Figma
- Using Components
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Course Dates
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Thu 20 - Fri 21 Mar 2025 | London |
£485
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Tue 29 - Wed 30 Apr 2025 | Live Online |
£445
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Thu 8 - Fri 9 May 2025 | London |
£395
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Mon 19 - Tue 20 May 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 26 - Tue 27 May 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 2 - Tue 3 Jun 2025 | London |
£485
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Thu 19 - Fri 20 Jun 2025 | London |
£485
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Thu 26 - Fri 27 Jun 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Thu 3 - Fri 4 Jul 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 14 - Tue 15 Jul 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 21 - Tue 22 Jul 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 28 - Tue 29 Jul 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 4 - Tue 5 Aug 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 11 - Tue 12 Aug 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 18 - Tue 19 Aug 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Thu 28 - Fri 29 Aug 2025 | London |
£485
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Wed 3 - Thu 4 Sep 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 15 - Tue 16 Sep 2025 | London |
£485
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Tue 23 - Wed 24 Sep 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 29 - Tue 30 Sep 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 6 - Tue 7 Oct 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Mon 13 - Tue 14 Oct 2025 | London |
£485
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Tue 21 - Wed 22 Oct 2025 | London |
£485
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Tue 28 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Wed 5 - Thu 6 Nov 2025 | London |
£485
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Wed 12 - Thu 13 Nov 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Wed 19 - Thu 20 Nov 2025 | London |
£485
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Wed 26 - Thu 27 Nov 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Wed 3 - Thu 4 Dec 2025 | London |
£485
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Mon 8 - Tue 9 Dec 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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Thu 11 - Fri 12 Dec 2025 | London |
£485
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Overview of Figma Introduction
Course Outline for the Figma Introduction Training Course
Introduction to Figma
- Figma vs Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Figma Web vs Desktop app
- Creating new files
- Importing files
- Migrating from Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop and Illustrator
Exploring a Figma document
- Navigating a Figma document
- Pages, the Canvas, Frames and Layers
- Components and Libraries
- Using Guides and Layout Grids
- Working with Layers: rename, group, hide, lock
Designing in Figma
- Adjusting alignment, spacing and rotation
- Applying corner radius and smoothing
- Masking content
- Working with Colour
- Using the Colour Picker
- Applying shadow and blur effects
- Using Frames
- Frames vs Groups
- Using Constraints for dynamic layout
- Using Frames for responsive design
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
- Using Multi-Edit for more efficient editing
Working with Text and Fonts
- Adding and editing text
- Using custom fonts
- Useful shortcuts for editing text
- Using text styles
- Creating bulleted and numbered lists
- Managing missing and conflicting fonts
Working with Images
- Adding images in bulk with Place image
- Pasting an image onto the canvas
- Cropping and masking images
Time-saving techniques in Figma
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Using Tidy Up and Smart Selection
- Combining Styles and Components
Using Components
- What are Components and why use them?
- Naming and organising components
- Creating components to reuse in designs
- Creating and inserting component instances
- Swapping component instances
- Applying overrides to instances
Using Libraries
- Overview of Libraries in Figma
- Reviewing and accepting library updates
- Managing libraries in design files
Building Prototypes
- Prototype interactions and animations
- Prototype scrolling with overflow behaviour
Exporting and Sharing Designs
- Exporting to SVG, PNG, JPG and PDF
- Exporting to multiple resolutions
- Using Comments to collaborate on designs
- Using Figma Mirror for Live Device Preview on iOS or Android devices
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SEE COURSESUseful Links
- 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
- Figma compared to other UX design tools – Great comparison site, from UX Tools
- Figma's Official YouTube Channel – Watch all the latest Figma videos online
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