Introduction to accessibility
This introductory course is aimed at those who have no or limited knowledge of accessibility. It also serves as a starting point for more advanced and specialised courses. The course provides the fundamentals across the area of digital accessibility. Choose to take the course on-demand and, to develop your knowledge, add a live course session delivered by a Funka accessibility expert.
For whom?
This course is aimed at those who know little - or nothing - about accessibility. No prior knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome.
It also serves as a starting point for more advanced and specialised courses.
About the course
Funka Academy's introductory course provides a solid foundation for starting an active work with digital accessibility in your organisation. You will learn what digital accessibility is, who is affected and how to navigate with different assistive devices. We go through statistics, briefly explain the law on digital accessibility and explain difficult concepts.
After this course, you will have knowledge and understanding of why it is so important to start working with accessibility.
Course content
The course contains the following main elements:
- Accessibility, usability, and universal design
- Political decisions and recommendations
- Law and the regulatory framework
- Disability and IT
- Disability and the web
- Advantages of accessibility
How is the course delivered?
The course consists of two parts; a self-paced course followed by a teacher-led live session.
Self-paced course on-demand
With this self-paced course, you get a basic overview, but also the opportunity to focus on selected areas that you have a particular need for. You can access the course when it suits you. The course is divided into parts - take one or more at a time. You can also use the course as a knowledge base; the search function makes it easy to find what you need.
- Access to the course on-demand on Funka Academy's learning portal for 6 months.
- 13 parts, totalling 90 minutes of recorded films and reference material.
| Part | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | What is accessibility? | 06:27 min |
| Part 2 | Statistics | 03:21 min |
| Part 3 | Legislation and EU Directives | 09:46 min |
| Part 4 | WCAG and EN 301 549 | 07:21 min |
| Part 5 | Web accessibility | 07:47 min |
| Part 6 | Motor skills | 07:33 min |
| Part 7 | Cognition | 10:14 min |
| Part 8 | Reading | 07:59 min |
| Part 9 | Vision | 09:47 min |
| Part 10 | Listening | 07:08 min |
| Part 11 | Speech | 03:24 min |
| Part 12 | Accessibility work | 06:01 min |
| Part 13 | Next steps | 03:11 min |
Add a live course session
Do you need more advanced skills? Perhaps you are in, or about to enter, a role that requires in-depth knowledge of accessibility? Or do you simply feel that you learn best and most from live training?
We offer a supplementary course session as an extension and continuation of the self-paced course. It focuses on developing and applying your knowledge with opportunities for discussion, practical exercises and interaction.
- Live expert-led course session, 4 hours including short breaks, 14:00 - 18:00, CET Central European Time
- Funka's certified accessibility experts lead the sessions.
After the course
After completing the course, you will receive a digital Funka Course Certificate showing that you have participated and the scope and content of the course.
You have continued access to the on-demand course material and knowledge bank for 6 months from the date of order.
Terms and conditions when buying a course from Funka Academy
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Today
On-demand: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course ONLY. You can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months.
Price: 249 EUR
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Aug
26On-demand + Live: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course that you can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months AND a 4-hour live course session.
Date:
Time: (GMT + 02:00)
Location: Online
Price: 649 EUR
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Sep
23On-demand + Live: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course that you can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months AND a 4-hour live course session.
Date:
Time: (GMT + 02:00)
Location: Online
Price: 649 EUR
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Oct
21On-demand + Live: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course that you can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months AND a 4-hour live course session.
Date:
Time: (GMT + 02:00)
Location: Online
Price: 649 EUR
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Nov
18On-demand + Live: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course that you can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months AND a 4-hour live course session.
Date:
Time: (GMT + 01:00)
Location: Online
Price: 649 EUR
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Dec
16On-demand + Live: Introduction to accessibility
Self-paced course that you can access on the day you order. You have unlimited personal access for 6 months AND a 4-hour live course session.
Date:
Time: (GMT + 01:00)
Location: Online
Price: 649 EUR
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Questions? Please get in touch!
Several people in your organisation interested in this course? Please feel free to contact us for a discussion how we can meet your particular learning and development requirements.