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Accessibility in the Digital World
Ref. ACMD
Find out what is about to change in Digital Accessibility! Learn with our intermediate course how to contribute and help create a more inclusive and adaptive digital experience for everyone.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Effort: 4 hours
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and portuguese
- 1,268 already enrolled!
What you will learn
- Understand the general concepts of accessibility.
- Learn about the diversity of people and their needs.
- Discover inclusive design.
- Learn how to assess accessibility and improve the digital experience.
- Become familiar with support and assistive tools.
- Understand accessibility certifications and their impact.
Description
In the course on Accessibility in the Digital World, participants will learn about the need for navigation that is accessible to everyone, discover tools that enhance access, and explore the regulations that have been introduced in this field. The course aims to promote an inclusive and dynamic digital experience.
Assessment and certification
At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will have a test with a mandatory learning verification, which will account for 50% of your final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for the remaining 50% of your final mark.
Course plan
Part I – Principles of Accessibility in the Digital World
Module 1 – General Concepts of Accessibility in the Digital World
Module 2 – The Diversity of People and Their Needs
Part II – Inclusive Design Techniques
Module 3 – Understanding Inclusive Design
Module 4 – How to Assess Accessibility in the Digital World
Module 5 – Strategies to Improve the Digital Experience
Part III – Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 6 – Understanding Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 7 – Integrating Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 8 – International Standards of Quality and Accessibility
Part IV – Accessibility Certifications
Module 9 – Introduction to Accessibility Certifications
Module 10 – How to Ensure Compliance
Module 11 – Accessibility Audits
Module 1 – General Concepts of Accessibility in the Digital World
Module 2 – The Diversity of People and Their Needs
Part II – Inclusive Design Techniques
Module 3 – Understanding Inclusive Design
Module 4 – How to Assess Accessibility in the Digital World
Module 5 – Strategies to Improve the Digital Experience
Part III – Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 6 – Understanding Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 7 – Integrating Support and Assistive Technologies
Module 8 – International Standards of Quality and Accessibility
Part IV – Accessibility Certifications
Module 9 – Introduction to Accessibility Certifications
Module 10 – How to Ensure Compliance
Module 11 – Accessibility Audits
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License
License for the course content
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
- NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.