Create a Figma account
Visit the Figma Signup page. (Sourced directly from Coursera)
If you are new to Figma, enter your email address and a unique password. Then, follow the prompts to enter your information.
If you have a Google account, you can sign up for a Figma account using your Google account details.
When asked, What kind of work do you do? Select Design.
When asked, How will you primarily use Figma? Select For teaching or taking a class.
Find additional sign up support on the Create a Figma account page.
Verify Education Status
After signing up for a Figma account, follow the link: https://www.figma.com/education/apply to verify you are a learner and receive the upgraded Pro tier. Then, follow the prompts to enter the information.
Are you a student or educator? Select Student.
Why are you applying for a free Figma Education Plan? Enter To complete my Google UX Design course.
What is your school's name? Select Coursera from the menu.
What is your school's website? Enter coursera.com
What is your primary field of study? Select UX/UI or Interaction design
Expected graduation date? Enter Month + year you expect to finish the course.
Find additional support on the Verify education status page.
If you are new to Figma, create your Education Team to start working in Figma with the Pro features once you set up your account. If you are an existing user, upgrade an existing Team to the Education tier.
If your account is denied for any reason, please follow the instructions in the email, and send an email to support@figma.com, or use the ? menu in the bottom right corner of Figma.
Check out the Youtube videos explaining the basics of Figma.