Figma Course - Introduction
Receive a certificate in this live, introduction to Figma course
Figma course with a live instructor, online or in-person
Learn to use Figma's comprehensive prototyping tools to make design ideas real. Build or import your designs into this vector application and apply interactivity to demonstrate your clickable project. This one-day Figma course introduces you to concepts to help you take advantage of auto-layout, masking, components, variables, design libraries, and more. This is the perfect Figma course with certificate for beginners and those with experience using Figma but who have never received formal training.
What you learn in this introductory Figma course with certificate
- Learn to build UI and import graphics for imagery and icons
- Work effectively with groups, frames, and auto layout
- How to create, save, and edit components
- The process of creating a prototype for collaboration
- Using Figma to create a design system for consistency
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Ways to attend this Figma Course
- Live Online classes from your office or home as a regularly scheduled small group class.
- Live, in-person regularly scheduled Figma classes in Boston or Philadelphia with a live instructor in the same classroom.
- Private training customized to your specific needs delivered in-person or online. Call 781-376-6044 or complete the Private Figma Training form for more information.
- Corporate Figma Training for your group or team.
Why learn Figma at AGI
- Hands-on learning: Learn advanced Figma skills using our proven method to gain skills quickly.
- Proven curriculum: In-depth custom-created curriculum follows what we teach so that you can review exercises independently.
- Expert instructors: Our instructors hold advanced degrees in UX design, are the best in class with Figma, and are skilled UX professionals and educators.
- Small class sizes: Receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class, one time, at no cost within a year of your original course.
- Class recording: Recording of class is available for 30 days after the training.
All Figma classes include
Free retakes
Detailed curriculum
Live instructor
Flexible rescheduling
Certificate of Completion
Private Figma classes for companies and groups
This Figma class is available as a private workshop for your company, group, or team. Use the contact form on this page or call 781 376-6044.
Skills learned in the introductory Figma course
- Understanding the Figma workspace
- How to work with frames
- Using layers
- Working with Figma tools
- Creating and styling objects om Figma
- Understanding auto layout and groups
- Working with images
- Creating reusable components
- Understanding design tokens
- Using libraries
- Exporting and sharing prototypes
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs
Figma Course - Introduction - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Introduction to Figma course topics
Getting to know Figma
Introduction to the workspace
Understanding atomic design
Working with structure and hierarchy
Understanding frames
Using frames vs auto frames
Frame properties
Building frames to scroll
Adjusting a frame’s bounds
Changing the fill style
Understanding layers in Figma
Grouping and ungrouping
Selecting and moving layers
Viewing, locking, and unlocking layers
Introduction to the tools: Building a simple project
Understanding text containers
Applying auto layout
Adding images
Creating components
Creating links
Create fixed objects in a prototype
Using rulers, grids, and guides
Using Rulers and guides
Smart guide tips and tricks
Using, editing, and saving layout grids
Creating shapes and other objects
Creating custom shapes using boolean features
Transforming and positioning
Creating custom corners
Fills and strokes
Changing the blending mode
Changing multiple colors in selections
Saving colors as styles, variables
Applying stroke properties
Copying and pasting object properties
Applying effects
Blurs and Shadows
Applying multiple effects
Saving styles
Frames vs auto-layout vs groups
Understanding the difference
What drives the selection
Controlling position in responsive frames
Working with images
Editing an image
Cropping and masking
Eliminating selected parts of an image
Placing multiple images quickly
Creating reusable components
Working with text and image overrides
Organizing components
Nesting components
Batch renaming components and other layers
Using design tokens
Creating design tokens
Naming design tokens
Organizing design tokens
Using libraries as design assets
Using renaming features
Saving a library
Editing a library
Sharing a library with your team
Saving & exporting your prototype
Exporting assets
Export Settings
Sharing your prototype
Using plug-ins
Locating and using helpful plug-ins
The course topics serve as an outline. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Figma questions.
Custom and private Figma classes
This Figma course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Figma classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
Introductory Figma course prerequisites
The Figma app is provided for introductory Figma classes at AGI's location. For online and private courses, you will need a Figma account. You can use the no-cost individual account for public courses delivered online. No previous experience with Figma is required before enrolling in this introductory Figma training. This Figma class is perfect for beginners and for those who use Figma but have no formal training.
Earn a Figma certificate
Earn a Figma certificate from American Graphics Institute, a private licensed school, with this introductory Figma course. The printed Figma certificate is suitable for framing or display, while the digital version of the certificate can be shared on LinkedIn, and is verifiable via the AGI website.
Exceptional Figma Course Materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This introductory course includes a copy of our Figma introduction book with many projects and exercises.
Repeat for Free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class you can repeat the Figma class at no additional cost for one year.
Figma Course with Certificate FAQ
Do I receive a Figma certificate?
AGI provides a Figma course certificate upon completion of the class. The certificate can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in the Figma course
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Figma questions answered in the class
Yes, as a live class you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Figma.
Does this Figma course with certificate include job placement support
AGI provides job support only when Figma classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student. This course is also available as part of the UX Design Certificate program, which includes job placement assistance.
Is this Figma class for Mac or Windows
You can attend this Figma course using either a Mac or Windows computer. The Figma application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice as well as the Figma app.
Is this Figma course with certificate suitable for beginners?
Yes, this introduction to Figma class is for beginners as well as for those with previous experience but no formal training who are looking to understand both the workflow and functionality to work more efficiently.