This course is designed to help you see accessibility not as a final step, but as a core part of your digital content creation process.


Learning objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Articulate the "why" behind digital accessibility and its critical role in your work.
  • Apply the Core 9 Practices to create accessible documents, presentations, and web content.
  • Confidently use tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of your own projects.
  • Understand accessibility as a shared responsibility that requires ongoing maintenance.
  • Apply a "shift-left" mindset to consider accessibility from the beginning of any project.
  • Understand the four core principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Content creators and writers (Text & Multimedia Editors)
  • Graphic and web designers (UX/UI Designers)
  • Web developers and CMS administrators
  • Project managers and team leads (Leadership)
  • Anyone who creates digital documents (Word, PDF, PowerPoint)
  • Anyone who wants to make their work more inclusive and effective

Length

It should take you about 150 minutes to complete every lesson of this self-paced course. But don't worry. You can pause and resume at any time, allowing you to learn at your own pace.


Methodology

This comprehensive e-course offers fundamental knowledge on digital accessibility. The course is composed of an introduction, 8 thematic training modules, and offers optional materials for continued learning and resources.


Structure

Course outline:

  1. Pre-Course Work
    • Course Introduction: Setting the Stage
    • Pre-Course Module: Your Starting Line
  2. Why is Digital Accessibility Important?
    • Module 1: Lesson 1: The Human Impact of Digital Accessibility
    • Module 1: Lesson 2: POUR - The Four Pillars of Accessible Content
    • Module 1: Lesson 3: Why Accessibility Matters at UNICEF
  3. How to Make Digital Content Perceivable
    • Module 2: Lesson 1: Making Images Accessible
    • Module 2: Lesson 2: Keeping Accessible Colors in Mind
    • Module 2: Lesson 3: Making Media Accessible
    • Module 2: Lesson 4: Adaptable by Design
  4. How to Make Digital Content Operable
    • Module 3: Lesson 1: Keyboard Navigation
    • Module 3: Lesson 2: Accessible Links & Buttons
    • Module 3: Lesson 3: Navigable Structure
    • Module 3: Lesson 4: Flashing Content
    • Module 3: Lesson 5: Beyond the Keyboard
    • Module 3: Lesson 6: Providing Time
  5. How to Make Digital Content Understandable
    • Module 4: Lesson 1: Readable Content
    • Module 4: Lesson 2: Predictable by Design
    • Module 4: Lesson 3: Forms
  6. How to Make Digital Content Robust
    • Module 5: Lesson 1: Compatible by Design
    • Module 5: Lesson 2: Communicating with Assistive Technology
    • Module 5: Lesson 3: Status Messages
  7. Applying Accessibility
    • Module 6: Lesson 1: Accessible Documents
    • Module 6: Lesson 2: Accessible PDFs
    • Module 6: Lesson 3: Accessible Web and Mobile Applications
    • Module 6: Lesson 4: Advanced Applications
  8. Accessible Workflow
    • Module 7: Lesson 1: Accessible Assistants
    • Module 7: Lesson 2: Responsible Accessibility
    • Module 7: Lesson 3: Becoming an Accessibility Champion
  9. Conclusion & Final Assessment
    • Module 8: Course Conclusion
    • Final Knowledge Assessment
  10. Continued Learning (Optional)
    • Optional Module A: Navigating the Digital Divide
    • Optional Module B: The Future of Accessibility
  11. Resources
    • Glossary
    • Resources: Deepen Your Knowledge

Subject matter experts

The content of this course was developed with the expertise of:

  • Neida Ortiz - Digital Accessibility Certified Expert, Founder of AccessAbility Bootcamp

Contact details

Content issues and questions: Anna Keller akeller@unicef.org
Course and learner management: Anna Keller akeller@unicef.org