Figma 101: Getting Started with UI/UX Design

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Certificate
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Improved accessibility
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Socially equitable
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Small groups
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People of all neurotypes
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Inclusive
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9 training hours
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modular
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Interactive
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249,- €excl. VAT
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remote
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Environmentally friendly
Figma 101... - Course contents
This course is suitable for:
- Complete beginners with no prior design software experience,
- Career changers,
- students, or
- anyone interested in starting a UI/UX design career.
1. Introduction to Figma & UI/UX Basics (Approx. 60 min)
• What is Figma?
• Getting to know the interface
• Understanding UI vs. UX
• Setting up your account
2. Working with Shapes and Text (Approx. 90 min)
• Creating and editing basic shapes
• Working with the Text Tool
• Selecting, scaling, and positioning objects
• Select, group, and ungroup elements
3. Colors, Gradients, and Effects (Approx. 75 min)
• Working with colors
• Creating and applying gradients
• Adding basic effects
4. Importing and Using Images (Approx. 45 min)
• Import images in Figma
• Crop and mask images
• Use images as fills
5. Frames and Basic Layouts (Approx. 90 min)
• What are frames?
• Use preset frame sizes (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet)
• Use layout grids and columns
• Intro to Auto Layout (Basic)
6. Collaborating in Figma (Approx. 60 min)
• Share files and set permissions
• Leave and respond to comments
• Use version history to review and restore designs
7. Your First Prototype (Approx. 60 min)
• Link frames to create flows
• Add basic interactions
• Test your prototype in presentation mode
Total Course Length: About 9 hours
• Navigate and use the Figma interface confidently
• Create simple UI components and layouts
• Collaborate with others using Figma’s built-in tools
• Build your first interactive prototype