Practical Accessibility Testing for Web Content

Creating inclusive digital experiences is essential in today's world. This course teaches you how to effectively test your web content to ensure it is usable and accessible for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. You'll gain the confidence to identify common barriers and contribute to a more equitable online environment. Upon completing this course, you will be able to confidently perform accessibility audits on digital content, understand compliance standards, and advocate for inclusive design practices within any project. What you'll learn: * Understand foundational accessibility principles and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). * Apply automated accessibility testing tools to quickly identify common errors in web content. * Practice essential manual testing methods, including keyboard navigation and basic screen reader checks. * Analyze digital content for semantic HTML structure, proper use of alternative text, and clear, descriptive link text. * Identify accessibility issues related to color contrast, focus management, and interactive component states. * Integrate accessibility testing into your content development and review processes for continuous improvement. This course begins with core terminology and foundational concepts, then progresses to practical, hands-on testing techniques you can apply immediately. It is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of accessibility or coding required. Start building a more inclusive web today.