Training and Workshops
Links to online courses and certifications in web accessibility, with information about upcoming workshops and webinars that delve into various accessibility topics, helping educate and empower more people to create accessible digital environments.
Online Courses
Several reputable platforms offer online courses and certifications in web accessibility. These courses range from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring there’s something suitable for everyone regardless of their current knowledge and experience:
Coursera
Coursera provides a comprehensive learning path from the fundamentals to advanced techniques in creating accessible websites.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers courses with insights into accessibility laws, the basics of accessible website development, and how to audit websites for accessibility.
Pluralsight Skills
This is a go-to resource for developers and web designers looking to deepen their understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
IAAP Self Paced Training
The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) offers self-paced training courses that allow participants to learn about web accessibility at their own speed, covering a broad range of topics from basic principles to advanced techniques for accessibility professionals.
Upcoming Workshops
To provide practical, hands-on training, several workshops and live sessions are scheduled in the coming months. These workshops are designed to address specific aspects of web accessibility, providing attendees with the skills to implement accessibility features and compliance measures effectively.
Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) Essentials
- Date: June 15, 2024
- Location: Online
- Overview: This workshop will focus on how to use ARIA effectively to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex user interfaces in web applications.
- Registration: ARIA Workshop Registration
Designing for Cognitive Accessibility
- Date: July 22, 2024
- Location: Online
- Overview: Learn to design websites that are usable for people with cognitive disabilities, covering topics like navigation simplicity, consistency, and the use of symbols and images to aid understanding.
- Registration: Cognitive Accessibility Design Workshop Registration
Mobile Web Accessibility: Challenges and Solutions
- Date: August 18, 2024
- Location: Online
- Overview: This session will address the unique challenges of making mobile websites and applications accessible, discussing touch targets, responsive design, and voice navigation.
- Registration: Mobile Web Accessibility Workshop Registration