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WSQ - Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers

WSQ - Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers

Dive into the world of UI/UX design with our Figma Fundamentals course tailored for aspiring designers. This course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, empowering participants to integrate UI and UX strategies into Figma designs that perfectly align with business objectives and user needs. You'll explore the fundamentals of UI/UX design, including understanding user expectations, identifying information flow, and the strategic goals of UI/UX. Get hands-on experience with Figma, starting from the basics of navigating the design file overview to advanced project creation techniques like applying auto layout, creating responsive buttons, and importing content from UI kits.

Advance your skill set by mastering prototyping with smart animations, organizing projects with layers, and designing with variables and conditional logic. The course also covers essential collaboration techniques, enabling you to work effectively with other designers and stakeholders, and concludes with best practices for exporting your final designs. By analyzing customer behaviors and insights, you'll learn to translate them into intuitive and effective UI/UX designs. Evaluate usability metrics to recommend design optimizations, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed user expectations.

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

LO1: Integrate UI and UX strategies into Figma designs that align with business objectives and user needs.
LO2: Lead Figma projects to create UI/UX design ensuring alignment with organizational goals and visual identity.
LO3: Analyze customer behaviors and insights, translating them into intuitive and effective UI/UX designs.
LO4: Evaluate usability metrics and recommend design optimizations to enhance user experiences.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Optimisation RET-DIO-4002-1.1 TSC under Retail Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$800	$72.00	$472.00	$312.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2024045798)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us.

Course Code: TGS-2024045798

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: UI/UX Design Fundamental

Understand User Expectations and Identify User Needs
Identify Information Flow
Strategies and Goals of UI/UX
Getting Started with Figma
Figma design file overview

Topic 2: Project Creation

Creating project styles
Applying auto layout
Creating a responsive button
Creating a new file
Creating pages
Adding shapes and images
Hiding parts of content with a mask
Importing content from UI kits
Formatting text

Topic 3: Prototyping

An intro to prototyping
Organizing with layers
Designing with Variables and Conditional Logic
Prototyping with smart animations
Evaluate final prototypes

Topic 4: Collaborating, and Exporting

Working with other designers
Collaborating with stakeholders
Exporting files

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Practical Performance (PP)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: Windows / Mac

Hardware: Laptop

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

UI Designer
UX Designer
Product Designer
Interaction Designer
Visual Designer
User Interface Developer
User Experience Researcher
UX Strategist
Figma Specialist
UI/UX Consultant
Digital Designer
Prototype Designer
UX Analyst
Information Architect
Usability Tester
Design Technologist
UI/UX Project Manager
Graphic Designer (UI/UX Focus)
Content Strategist (UI/UX)
Creative Director (UI/UX)

Trainers

Shanique Moh Pei Lan: Shanique Moh Pei Lan is a multidisciplinary designer and certified adult educator with over a decade of experience in visual communication, UX/UI design, and digital art. A graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts with a Certificate in UX/UI and holder of the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), she has trained numerous adult learners in Adobe Creative Suite, design fundamentals, and digital media production. Her professional journey spans roles in game design, visual communication, and art education—bringing a holistic understanding of both creative and technical design principles.

In “Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers,” Shanique brings her extensive design and training expertise to guide learners in building intuitive, user-centered digital interfaces. Her sessions emphasize design thinking, layout structure, and prototype development using Figma’s collaborative features. By combining hands-on design exercises with practical insights, she helps learners translate creativity into functional, aesthetically engaging UI/UX outcomes for modern digital platforms.

James Lee Kin Nam: James Lee is a veteran IT and digital media educator with over two decades of experience in creative design, automation, and digital transformation. An Adobe Certified Expert and ACLP-qualified instructor, he has taught across universities and corporate programs, covering courses in graphic design, data visualization, and AI-driven creativity. His background bridges both creative expression and technology application, making him a versatile educator who empowers learners to excel in modern digital environments.

In “Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers,” James focuses on equipping learners with practical design skills for building visually appealing and user-friendly digital interfaces. His training approach blends design theory with technical execution, emphasizing usability, accessibility, and branding consistency. Through real-world projects, he enables participants to create impactful Figma prototypes that demonstrate strong visual storytelling and seamless user experience design.

Euxyn Chan Yew Sin: Euxyn Chan is an accomplished art director and creative producer with over 15 years of experience in branding, advertising, and digital media design. She has led design teams at Singapore Press Holdings, producing over 200 hours of creative content and implementing more than 250 marketing campaigns. A winner of international awards such as The Drum Experience Awards (London) and The Summit International Awards (USA), Euxyn is also WSQ ACLP-certified and trained in UX Design and Product Management from Nanyang Technological University.

In “Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers,” Euxyn shares her expertise in interactive design and user experience, guiding learners in crafting professional digital prototypes. Her sessions focus on design systems, layout hierarchy, and responsive visual composition. Through her creative leadership experience, she helps participants understand how storytelling, branding, and UI principles converge in successful UX design execution using Figma.

Esther Tan Sok Yin: Esther Tan is a professional graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in creative design, marketing collateral, and print production. As the founder of Seven Gallery Design, she has collaborated with diverse clients across industries, handling concept creation, visual design, and brand communication from ideation to delivery. A WSQ-certified ACTA trainer, Esther combines her deep expertise in layout design, color theory, and branding with a passion for mentoring aspiring designers.

In “Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers,” Esther introduces learners to the essentials of digital interface design through a structured and practical learning approach. Her lessons emphasize the translation of traditional design fundamentals into modern UI/UX workflows using Figma. With her extensive design background, she helps learners understand composition, typography, and client-oriented design—laying a strong foundation for a career in digital design and user experience.

Donovan Tan Wei Wen: Donovan Tan is an experienced design lecturer and creative director with over six years in the advertising and communications industry. As the Founder and Creative Director of LOUPE Singapore, he has led award-winning projects recognized by Marketing Magazine’s Agency of the Year and Brands for Good Awards. A seasoned educator, he teaches at MDIS College and Tertiary Courses Singapore, specializing in visual communication, design thinking, and UI/UX design. His academic background includes a Master of Arts in Research (Nanyang Technological University) and a Bachelor of Arts in Design Communication (Goldsmiths, University of London).

In “Figma Fundamentals for Aspiring UI/UX Designers,” Donovan blends creative direction with practical UX design application to help learners master modern interface design principles. His sessions focus on integrating Figma tools with user-centric design thinking, encouraging participants to prototype intuitive digital experiences. By drawing from real-world design and branding projects, he equips learners with the creative and strategic mindset needed to succeed in the dynamic world of UI/UX design.

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