Accessibility for non-specialists - course package

Overview

The Accessibility for Non-specialists package provides basic but broad knowledge of digital accessibility. Introductions to accessibility and accessible documents are included, as well as the wide reaching principles of Universal Design. In addition, the package includes a course on plain language - how simple and clear language is essential for everyone to understand your communication - and a course on accessibility legislation.

For whom?

The content of this package is designed for those who are indirectly affected by accessibility. You are not a specialist and accessibility is not one of your main tasks, but you need basic knowledge in the field. You need to ensure that your work reaches your target group and does not exclude or discriminate against anyone.

The package is suitable for broad layers of employees in an organisation including those who communicate internally with colleagues or externally with the wider community, customers or partners, deal with public authorities, work in functions including procurement, purchasing and sales, HR or finance.

The package is suitable for employees in public organisations such as authorities and municipalities, the non-profit sector and private companies.

5 courses included in the package

The package Accessibility for decision makers includes 5 selected courses from Funka Academy's programme. See course links below for more information.

• Introduction to accessibility
• Universal Design
• Introduction to creating accessible documents
• Communicating with plain language
• EU policy and accessibility requirements

How are the courses delivered?

All courses included in the package are delivered using our two-step pedagogical model; you get a knowledge base through self-paced training videos followed by in-depth, interactive live course sessions.

Self-paced courses

Funka Academy's recorded courses are for those who want broad basic knowledge in accessibility close at hand. You get a basic overview but also the opportunity to focus on selected areas that you have a particular need for.

You can take part in the courses on-demand when it suits you, you get access to them immediately after registration. Each course consists of training films that are divided into parts to make it easier for you to assimilate the content. You can also use the courses as a knowledge bank; the search function makes it easy to find what you need.

Key facts:

• Access to 5 courses over 6 months via Funka Academy's learning portal.
• A total of over 6 hours of recorded material.
• Digital reference materials such as guides, manuals and key takeaways 

Add live sessions

Do you want to further improve your theoretical and practical skills? Maybe you have, or are about to enter, a role where deeper knowledge of accessibility is necessary? Or you simply believe that you learn best and most from instructor-led teaching, application and practice.

For you, we offer live sessions as a continuation and extension of the recorded basic courses.

Key facts: 

• 5 live online course sessisons, 4 hours per session.
• Funka's accessibility experts lead the sessions.
• A link to the schedule for each start date can be found below.

Flexibility anytime, anywhere

Global reach

With self-paced courses being available 24/7 and live sessions scheduled during Central European Time afternoons, participants from around the globe, including the US (morning) and Asia (evening), can join us without having to disrupt their daily routines. 

Frequent live start dates

Choose the live package and benefit from unparalleled flexibility with up to 10 start dates each year. This allows you to tailor your learning journey to fit your work and life commitments. 

After the course package 

Once you have completed all the courses in the package, you will receive a Digital Training Certificate showing that you have participated and the scope and content of the course package.

You will have continued access to the recorded courses including materials and knowledge bank for 6 months from the date of order.