Courses

Digital accessibility is not just a technical consideration, it's a commitment to inclusivity and a recognition of the diverse ways people interact with technology. By educating yourself on digital accessibility, you empower yourself to integrate inclusive practices into your daily tasks, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of others. Join us on this journey to create a more accessible and equitable digital environment for everyone.

Accessibility NSW learning modules

The Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility

This module serves as your gateway to understanding the essential principles of digital accessibility. This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to create digital content that can be enjoyed by everyone. Join us on this educational journey, and let's collectively contribute to a more accessible and inclusive digital landscape.

Online courses

Udemy Accessibility WCAG 2.1

In this course, you will learn about web accessibility and how to apply best practice WCAG 2.1 accessibility patterns and techniques to your websites.

Introduction to Web Accessibility | edX

In this course, you will gain a strong understanding of digital accessibility to make your websites and apps work well for people with disabilities, meet international standards, and provide a better user experience for everyone.

Accessibility fundamentals: Learn | Microsoft Docs

Each module in this free online course will cover the ideas and definitions needed to understand accessibility concepts. You will learn what accessibility means, how to be respectful and inclusive of people of all abilities, and why it's important for technology and materials to be accessible to everyone.

'I can't even access anything. I have trouble finding stuff, so I can't imagine how difficult it would be for someone with disability'

— Accessibility NSW research participant

Technical training courses

Professional Certificate in Web Accessibility

In this course, you will gain an internationally recognised professional qualification in web accessibility over six weeks. It covers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and 2.1. This course gives you the insight into WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 to help make you an accessibility champion.

Deque University: full curriculum

Deque University provides an extensive curriculum of self-guided online courses that cover accessibility skills for web, documents, and mobile.

'When it's accessible... it's better for everyone to consume'

— Accessibility NSW research participant

Accreditation

Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies

The Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) is the ideal credential for those who manage and support accessibility, but who may not personally design, implement, or evaluate the technical details of accessible solutions.

Me2 Accessibility WCAG compliance certification

Me2 Accessibility provides practical, hands-on guidance and remediation techniques on how to make content and websites accessible.

Accessible Document Specialist

The IAAP Accessible Document Specialist credential is designed for accessibility experts and professionals who can create accessible electronic documents.

Helpful resources

How do you create accessible documents? And what has Microsoft been up to?

Support

If you need any assistance or have questions about the information on this page, please contact us at digital.accessibility@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. To report an accessibility barrier with NSW Government’s online content, use our web accessibility report form.