All Web Accessibility classes include
Free retake
Detailed curriculum
Live instructor
Flexible rescheduling
Certificate of Completion
Small class sizes
Course recording
Reviews of our Web Accessibility Training Course - Introduction
Web Accessibility Training Course - Introduction - Introduction rating: 5 stars from 5 reviewers
"Useful accessibility workshop. This allows me to return to work with information to meet the many requirements for our agency site. Thanks." - Emily W
See all reviews for Web Accessibility TrainingWhat you’ll learn in this web accessibility training course:
- The importance of creating accessible websites
- The role of legal guidelines and standards for web accessibility
- Using accessible web technologies
- Implementing assistive technologies
- Creating accessible website content
- Building accessible navigation
Web Accessibility Training Course - Introduction - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Web accessibility training class: introductory course topics
Lesson 1: The importance of web accessibility
- What is web accessibility?
- Benefits for those with and without disabilities
- Components of web accessibility
- Myths about web accessibility
- Technical and financial benefits
Lesson 2: Understanding web accessibility policies
- Public policy and accessibility
- Problems with accessibility
- Compliance and discrimination
- WCAG, Section 508, and ADA
- Understanding Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- WCAG Principle 1 - Perceivable
- WCAG Principle 2 - Operable
- WCAG Principle 3 - Understandable
- WCAG Principle 4 - Robust
Lesson 3: Using accessible web technologies
- HTML and XHTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- SMIL
- Media Players
- SVG
- Java
- XML and XSL
Lesson 4: Using assistive technologies
- Screen readers
- Talking and text-only browsers
- Screen magnification
- Website accessibility analysis
- Browser settings for testing
- Toolbars and favelets
Lesson 5: Creating accessible website content
- Guidelines for development
- Text equivalents for images
- Text equivalents for audio
- Making color accessible
- Creating accessible web tables
- Addressing flicker
Lesson 6: Building accessible website navigation
- Navigation considerations
- Reading order
- Heading navigation
- Skip navigation links
- Accessible frames
- Accessible image maps
- Layout and navigation
- Accessible web links
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Web Accessibility questions.
Web Accessibility course instructors
AGI instructors are Web Accessibility professionals and skilled teachers. You'll learn from a live Web Accessibility professional that brings years of experience that will help you learn Web Accessibility quickly and easily.
Grace
MS, Information Design
BA, Digital Communications
Adjunct Professor, St. Olaf
Greg
BA, Advertising Design
Adobe Certified Instructor
Author, multiple Adobe Creative Cloud books
Custom and private Web Accessibility classes
This Web Accessibility course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. Web Accessibility classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
An understanding of HTML and CSS is necessary before starting this website accessibility course.
Exceptional Web Accessibility course materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This Web Accessibility course includes a copy of our Digital Classroom book with many projects and exercises.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Web Accessibility class at no additional cost for one year.
Web Accessibility FAQ
Do I receive a Web Accessibility certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Web Accessibility class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Web Accessibility questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Web Accessibility.
Does this Web Accessibility class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Web Accessibility classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Web Accessibility class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this Web Accessibility class using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.