Figma for UI Design

Getting started with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.

Key details

Location

Online

Course overview

This beginner-friendly course offers a concise introduction to Figma, a leading collaborative design used by UX/UI designers, developers and creative professionals worldwide. Perfect for those new to design, this course covers essential features and techniques, including prototypes, to help you create effective designs quickly.

Tuition fees per individual: £85*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

How to apply

See course dates below that are available to book.

Upcoming Short Courses

Wed 25 Nov 2026

25 November | 18.00 - 21.00 | £85

Figma for UI and UX Design - Autumn

Online

Getting started with wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. This beginner-friendly course offers...

Figma for UI and UX Design - Autumn

If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.

Apart from our Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds, all of our Short Courses are for adults 18+.

Course details

In this introductory Figma course, you'll quickly learn the essentials to start creating and sharing designs. We’ll begin with project creation and workspace setup to get you comfortable with Figma’s interface. Next, you’ll get hands-on experience with core design tools, including shapes, text, images and layers, allowing you to create basic layouts and designs.

You’ll also learn to make simple mockups and prototypes, bringing your ideas to life in an interactive format. Finally, we’ll cover the basics of exporting designs, so you’re ready to share or hand off your work. By the end of this short course, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to start designing confidently in Figma.

What you'll learn

Creating projects and workspace setup
Basic design tools: shapes, text, images, layers
Basic Designing
Creating mockups
Creating simple prototypes
Exporting Designs

Susannah Travis - Course Lead

Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.

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How you'll learn

Our online short courses are delivered through Canvas, our online learning platform, with scheduled tutor-led sessions delivered through BigBlueButton, a browser-based online meeting tool, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session begins with a live online session where the tutor introduces the topic and guides learners through the course materials. Learning is supported through a range of methods, including videos and practical exercises, with tutors available throughout the session to provide guidance and answer questions. Our blended teaching approach combines live tutor support with high-quality online learning resources, creating an engaging and supportive learning experience.

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How to apply

Tuition fees per individual	£85*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.