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Whether you're starting out or levelling up, our courses are designed to meet you where you are. Learn at your own pace, with expert guidance and the support of a worldwide student community.

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Why our students love learning with BYOL.

“This is a great course! A while back I tried Webflow's own course and got deeply overwhelmed. But the combination of having done Dan's Figma courses, and now Webflow Essentials... It's easy! SUCH a nice feeling!! Thanks so much for all the tremendous value you bring to self-taught designers worldwide, BYOL!”

Kotryna | Webflow Essentials

“Challenging yet accessible content - exactly what a designer like me needs to grow in Figma knowledge and to become a better UI/UX designer. Thank you to Dan and to the BYOL team! I highly recommend this course.”

Filip | Figma Advanced

“I especially appreciated the practical, project-based approach—working on real-life redesigns and UX case studies helped me not only learn the tools but also understand the entire design process. The assignments and final project challenge you to think like a designer and apply your skills in meaningful ways - this course gave me the confidence to tackle my own design projects in Figma. The community and resources provided are also great for extra support. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get started in UX/UI or sharpen their skills!”

Lesley | Figma Essentials

“This course has taught me so much. In literally 15 days I have learnt so much and even started my freelancing career. Dan is really a great teacher. The most important thing is do not forget to do class projects-  they help you get more creative and build your portfolio.”

Sujal | Illustrator Advanced

“I'm really happy I decided to take this InDesign course! The instructor is fantastic, he explains everything clearly and step-by-step, making even the more complex tools and features easy to understand. I’ve already learned so much and feel much more confident using InDesign.”

Ana | InDesign Advanced
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Learn design the BYOL way.

Real projects. Real skills. Real world

Real projects. Real skills. Real World.

Learn the actual design skills and software you need for your dream design industry. Whether you're a true beginner or a seasoned pro, every course comes with real-world projects and workflow tips to start using right away.

“I learned SO MUCH!”
Marissa - BYOL Student

Expert support. Worldwide community

Expert support. Worldwide community.

You’ll never be stuck on your own! Our team of design Experts are here to answer questions big and small, while a worldwide student community shares work, cheers you on, and takes on regular design challenges.

“Thank you for making learning fun!”
Faith - BYOL Student

Your learning, your way

Your learning, your way.

Learning design isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here you’ll go at your own pace, create projects that inspire you, and revisit lessons as often as you like. From day one you’ll unlock unlimited access to every course, so you can explore widely, jump ahead, or focus only on the parts that matter to you.

“You are the GOAT! Thank you for all the courses.”
Aristote - BYOL Student

Celebrate all the wins

Celebrate all the wins!

Certificates of achievement are awarded for every course you complete — helping you track your journey, celebrate success, and share your skills. Whether it's by updating your LinkedIn, adding to your CV, or boosting your own confidence, your certificates show the progress you've made.

“Every lesson leaves me feeling inspired to get creative”
Rosslee - BYOL Student

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Get inspired, share your projects, and grow your skills with creatives just like you 🙌

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Frequently asked questions.

We’ve answered some common questions below but we’re always here to help! Send us a message.

All memberships unlock unlimited access to 30+ beginner and advanced courses. Study at your own pace and take as many courses as you like! You’ll also have access to personalised support, student community and regular design challenges.
The only difference between the monthly and annual membership options is how you pay - choose a convenient monthly subscription or save by paying up front for a year. Both memberships come with the same great course access and membership benefits.
We have some free lessons in each course for you to watch and get a feel for the course content and teaching style! Just look out for the ‘FREE’ label next to the lesson titles in the contents list for each course.

Our courses can be streamed from our website. 


We do not currently offer offline viewing.
Our courses are only available by becoming a member and aren’t available individually.
We’ve made managing your membership really easy from within your account. You can cancel your membership at any time before your renewal date and still have access to courses and content up until your membership expiry date.
Our courses are designed so that you can take them in any order that feels right for you. All our courses are divided into sections and lessons so they’re easy to dip into to brush up on a specific skill or take the course from start to finish. We structure our popular courses into ‘Essentials’ and ‘Advanced’ and recommend starting with Essentials especially if you are new to the app or software.
We recommend taking the Essentials courses before moving onto Advanced (E.g. taking Illustrator Essentials before taking Illustrator Advanced) especially if you’re new to the app or software. If you’re self taught or have used the software for a long time we still recommend watching the Essentials course as many of our students are surprised at how many new things they learn here!

Our courses have been designed for all skill levels and our Essentials courses don’t require any prior knowledge. Having everyday basic computer skills will help you get the most out of your membership.



A Mac or PC is suitable for taking our courses. All you’ll need is the software ready on your computer to get started. All software providers have info on minimum system requirements to run their apps and we recommend checking on their websites for the most up to date guidance.
Membership at Bring Your Own Laptop comes with priority support for your learning journey. Send your questions to us using the ‘Ask the experts’ tile on your student dashboard or use the ‘contact us’ link at the bottom of all our pages.
You can find out all about which courses are currently offering certificates and how to earn your certificate here. [link]
Our courses have been created with portfolios in mind and include class projects for you to complete. These are excellent starting points when building a portfolio. Our distinction certificate level courses have final class projects that have been specifically designed as an opportunity to create a portfolio project.
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