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Join BYOL and get unlimited access to Figma courses, training and 30+ design courses.

Learn UI/UX design with our beginner and advanced Figma courses, taught by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott. Your BYOL Membership includes unlimited access to all courses, expert support, certificates, and a global creative community. Build your portfolio, earn a Figma certification, and master design with real-world projects - all in one place.

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Introduction to Figma Essentials training course

Figma for beginners - learn to design & prototype

This hands-on Figma course is perfect for beginners and anyone wanting a complete Figma tutorial. You'll learn step-by-step how to use Figma to design wireframes, UI components, and interactive prototypes - all while working on real UX projects. Led by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott, you'll build confidence, develop professional design skills, and earn your Figma certification.

97 lessons / 10 hours 20 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Learn Figma from scratch - no experience needed
  • Create wireframes, UI components, and full interactive prototypes
  • Work on real UX projects and start building your portfolio
  • Build confidence and earn your Figma Essentials certificate
  • Gain the skills you need to become a UX designer
START LEARNING FIGMA ESSENTIALS

Advance your skills in Adobe Illustrator

Take your Illustrator skills to the next level with this advanced course led by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott. Perfect for designers who've already mastered the basics, this course dives deep into pro-level tools, time-saving techniques, and creative workflows. Learn to harness Illustrator's most powerful features - from advanced shape building and typography tricks to AI-driven creativity and professional color management. Along the way, you'll create stunning real-world projects that elevate your portfolio and showcase your design expertise. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to work faster, smarter, and more creatively than ever before.

103 lessons / 10 hours 31 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Create complex illustrations, effects, and professional-quality graphics
  • Master AI tools, advanced shape building, and typography techniques
  • Streamline your workflow with pro shortcuts and time-saving tools
  • Elevate your portfolio with real-world design projects
  • Build your skills and earn your Illustrator Advanced certificate
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Introduction to Illustrator Advanced training course
Introduction to Premiere Pro Essentials training course

Learn the foundations of Premiere Pro

This beginner-friendly Adobe Premiere Pro course teaches you everything you need to start creating professional videos. Learn step-by-step how to edit interviews, ads, and documentaries, add motion graphics and effects, mix and fix audio, and apply colour correction - all while working on real projects. Taught by Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Walter Scott, you'll build professional editing skills and earn your Premiere Pro certificate.

142 lessons / 16 hours 10 projects Certificate of achievement

I'll help you...

  • Learn Premiere Pro from scratch - no experience needed
  • Edit interviews, ads, and documentaries like a pro
  • Add titles, animations, and motion graphics with ease
  • Fix audio, balance sound, and apply colour correction
  • Build your skills and earn a Premiere Pro Essentials certificate
START LEARNING PREMIERE PRO ESSENTIALS

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  • “Dan is a wonderful instructor. As a university graduate I can honestly say I wish I had a professor like Dan at my uni. I would have pursued my field of study with much more passion :)”

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  • “Daniel is one of the best online teachers I have ever met in my life. I've took already several his courses, and because of his courses, I even got a permanent job. His courses are so easy to follow and fun. Thank you so much always!”

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  • “I can't recommend BYOL enough! I have spent hundreds of dollars on other courses that I could not wrap my head around. Dan breaks down everything in easy-to-understand videos and class projects. You will be learning more than you ever imagined in no time at all! Thank you soooo much, Dan!!!”

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  • “Dan is hands down the best Adobe Instructor. This course was an incredibly rewarding experience. Each lesson was delivered with clarity and enthusiasm, making even complex topics feel approachable. I found the content consistently engaging, especially the examples that made the material come alive. The course was well-structured, with clearly defined objectives. Thank you!”

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  • “BYOL is fantastic! It has boosted my confidence by 1000%. I am having all sorts of ideas and I'm creating things I could only have dreamed about before. This is one of the best investments I have ever made.”

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30+ creative courses. All the tools. One membership.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or levelling up, your BYOL Membership gives you access to online design courses in Photoshop, Illustrator, Webflow, Figma, Premiere Pro, Blender, Canva, Procreate, and more. Learn from expert instructors trusted by over a million learners worldwide, and build real-world skills in graphic design, UX/UI, video editing, and 3D - all in one place!

Procreate Essentials
44 lessons / 4 hours
14 quiz questions 9 projects Certificate of achievement
Figma UI UX Design Essentials
97 lessons / 10 hours
35 quiz questions 20 projects Certificate of achievement
DaVinci Resolve Essentials
113 lessons / 13 hours
21 quiz questions 14 projects Certificate of achievement
Blender 3D Design Essentials
80 lessons / 9 hours
28 quiz questions 9 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Photoshop CC - Essentials Training
93 lessons / 12 hours
20 projects Certificate of achievement
Figma Advanced Tutorial: Become a Figma Pro
110 lessons / 9 hours
36 quiz questions 23 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Premiere Pro CC - Essentials Training
142 lessons / 16 hours
34 quiz questions 10 projects Certificate of achievement
Adobe Illustrator CC - Essentials Training
115 lessons / 12 hours
39 quiz questions 35 projects Certificate of achievement
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BYOL+ is for designers who:

  • Work solo and want meaningful feedback from peers.
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  • Want thoughtful critique to strengthen their portfolio and unlock new opportunities.

"I love the live sessions, the advice has really helped me to move up in my career."

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Meet your instructor

Daniel Walter Scott

I discovered the world of design as an art student when I stumbled upon a lab full of green & blue iMac G3's. My initial curiosity around using the computer to create 'art' developed into a full-blown passion, eventually leading me to become a digital designer and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop.

Sharing and teaching are a huge part of who I am. As a certified Adobe instructor, I've had the honor of winning multiple Adobe teaching awards at their annual MAX conference. I see Bring Your Own Laptop as the supportive community I wished for when I was first starting out and intimidated by design. Through teaching, I hope to bring others along for the ride and empower my students to bring their stories, labors of love, and art into the world.

True to my Kiwi roots, I've lived in many places, and currently, I reside in Ireland with my wife and kids.

Daniel Walter Scott