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Figma Design for beginners

Figma's official beginner course: learn frames, shapes, text, auto layout, components and prototyping by building a portfolio site.

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About this course

Figma's own course teaches the design tool through one project, a portfolio website designed from scratch. It starts with text, shapes and frames, then moves to auto layout, components, boolean operations and prototyping, and sticks to features available on Figma's free plan.

Best for: Beginners who want to learn Figma directly from the people who make it.

What you will be able to do

  • Set up frames, shapes and text in Figma
  • Build responsive layouts with auto layout
  • Create reusable components
  • Link screens into a clickable prototype

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Figma.

0 of 6 modules done

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

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Free course in the Figma Help Center; no certificate is issued.

Before you start: A free Figma account

Figma sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is Figma Design for beginners really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Figma. Free course in the Figma Help Center; no certificate is issued.
How long does Figma Design for beginners take?
Figma does not publish an hour estimate. It is self-paced, so you set the pace.
Do I need experience before Figma Design for beginners?
It helps to have: A free Figma account.

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