Professional Certificate in Designing for Accessibility

A new era of digital accessibility is here. With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline in June2025, all companies doing business in the EU must make their digital products accessible to people with disabilities. As a UX or product professional, you’re uniquely positioned to drive this change. You just need the right skills and know-how.

That’s why we created the Professional Certificate in Designing for Accessibility. Developed with industry experts, this course helps you stay compliant while designing accessible, user-friendly digital products for everyone. 

Why take this course:

Goes beyond the basics: Covers fundamental accessibility principles while diving deeper into practical implementation.

Expert-led: Developed in collaboration with accessibility specialists to ensure real-world relevance.

Hands-on exercises: Practical tasks that help designers deepen their understanding through applied learning.

Real-world examples: Learn from best practices used by leading organisations.

Understanding compliance: Learn how to design in line with key accessibility standards and regulations.

 

Who is this course for:

• UX, UI and product designers looking to integrate accessible design principles into
  their workflows
• Product managers and owners seeking a solid grasp of accessibility principles
• Design and product teams aiming to create compliant and accessible experiences

 

Course Curriculum and modules:

Learn to design accessible digital solutions using a hands-on approach and industry
best practices.

 

Module 1 Introduction to accessibility

Learn the basics of accessibility, why it matters, and how people with disabilities use digital products.

• What accessibility is and why it matters in digital design
• Types of disabilities and their impact on digital interactions
• How assistive technologies and accessibility features can help
• Team’s role in ensuring accessibility throughout designing
• The importance of an accessibility mindset in inclusive design

 

Module 2 Accessibility guidelines and laws

Understand key accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

• Need for accessibility guidelines and laws for access and inclusion
• Consequences of non-compliance for businesses and users
• Key aspects of the EAA and its digital accessibility requirements
• Core principles and success criteria of WCAG
• Additional standards from EN 301 549 for compliance

 

Module 3 Research and testing for accessibility

Learn to conduct accessibility audits and user research with people with disabilities.

• The essential role of research in accessible design
• How to recruit and conduct research with participants with disabilities
• Creating a safe, inclusive research environment
• Conducting accessibility audits with manual and automated methods

 

 

Module 4 Designing for accessibility

Understand the designer’s role in accessibility and how to create accessible designs.

• The designer’s role in ensuring accessibility across digital products
• Designing in compliance with EAA and WCAG standards
• The need to integrate accessibility into design systems for consistency
• Communicating accessibility requirements to developers
• Testing and iterating designs for continuous improvements

 

Module 5 Advocating for accessibility

Learn to champion accessibility, communicate its importance, and gain stakeholder buy-in.

• Advocating for accessibility within your team and organisation
• Communicating the importance of accessibility effectively
• Strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in
• Aligning accessibility with overall business goals
• Approaches for overcoming barriers to accessibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

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