Activity info

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

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

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

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

How to Make Digital Content Understandable

• Module 4: Lesson 1: Readable Content
• Module 4: Lesson 2: Predictable by Design
• Module 4: Lesson 3: Forms

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

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

Accessible Workflow

• Module 7: Lesson 1: Accessible Assistants
• Module 7: Lesson 2: Responsible Accessibility
• Module 7: Lesson 3: Becoming an Accessibility Champion

Conclusion & Final Assessment

• Module 8: Course Conclusion
• Final Knowledge Assessment

Continued Learning (Optional)

• Optional Module A: Navigating the Digital Divide
• Optional Module B: The Future of Accessibility

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