Universal Design

For whom?

For anyone who knows almost nothing about accessibility. No prior knowledge required. Everyone is welcome.

About the course

Universal Design is about developing things with the needs of all possible users in mind from the very beginning, without the need for adaptation or specialised design.

In this course you will not only learn about the history of Universal Design, but also about the seven principles, which it is built up around. We will also go through how to achieve Universal Design in practice. There are different guidelines out there but in Europe, the most important one is the Design for all standard.

After completing this training you and your associates will have a firm grasp on what Universal Design is and why it is so important to start working with.

Course content

• The history of Universal Design.
• What Universal Design is and who it benefits.
• What the seven principles of Universal Design stand for.
• How to apply Universal Design to ICT development.

How is the course delivered?

The course consists of two parts; a recorded course followed by a teacher-led one-day 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.
• 87 minutes of recorded material divided into 11 chapters.
• Reference material and checklists.

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 Academy 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.

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