Publishing accessibly on the web

For whom?

The course is mainly aimed at editors, publishers and information professionals who write on the web.

To get the most out of the course, you should have basic prior knowledge of accessibility, either through our Introduction to Accessibility course, or acquired through other means, such as practical work.

About the course

The course covers why it is important to publish accessibly, who is affected and how to actually publish accessibly.

Course content

During the course we go through, among other things:

• Accessible content
• Alternative formats
• Accessible links
• Images and alternative descriptions of visual content
• Colours and contrasts
• Handling of headings, bulleted lists and tables
• Structure of the text
• Writing rules and tips

After completing this course

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Have knowledge of available content and elements and how they should be incorporated for greater accessibility.
• Know how to make accessible text, language, structures, and formatting on the web.
• Build in accessible links and tables as you develop.
• Incorporate visual elements such as images, videos, colours, and contrasts.
• Make sure that any documents you include are accessible.
• Properly create social media content with accessibility in mind.
• Use self-control and availability statements to ensure accessibility.

How is the course delivered?

The course consists of two parts; a recorded course followed by a teacher-led live course 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.

Watch a clip from the on-demand course with the avatar version of Moa Björk (CPACC), Accessibility Expert at Funka. 

This on-demand course consists of:

• 12 parts, totalling 75 minutes of recorded films and reference material.
• Access to the course on-demand on Funka Academy's learning portal for 6 months.

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, 13:00 - 17:00, CET Central European Time 
• Funka's certified accessibility experts lead the sessions.

Course certificate by Funka 

After completing the course, you will receive a digital Funka Course Certificate showing that you have participated and passed the course requirements. 

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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