Mastering Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (Wcag)

Creating Inclusive Digital Experiences for Users of All Abilities

What you'll learn

Understanding WCAG Principles: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the four core principles of WCAG—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—and thei

Guidelines and Success Criteria: Learn about the specific guidelines and success criteria outlined in WCAG 2.1. Students will understand how these criteria appl

Implementing Accessibility Features: Practical techniques for implementing WCAG guidelines in web projects. This includes creating text alternatives for non-te

Evaluation and Testing: Explore tools and methods for evaluating and testing web accessibility compliance. Students will learn how to conduct accessibility audi

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Web Development: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial as WCAG guidelines often involve implementing accessibility features within these languages.

Description

Unlock the power of accessibility in web design with our comprehensive course on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This course is designed for web developers, designers, content creators, and anyone passionate about ensuring digital inclusivity.What You'll Learn:Understanding WCAG Principles: Gain a deep understanding of the four core principles of WCAG—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—and how they apply to web development.Guidelines and Success Criteria: Learn the specific guidelines and success criteria outlined in WCAG 2.1, and how to implement them to create accessible web content.Implementing Accessibility Features: Practical techniques for integrating accessibility features into web projects, including creating text alternatives, ensuring keyboard accessibility, and optimizing for screen readers.Evaluation and Testing: Explore tools and methods for evaluating web accessibility compliance, conducting audits, and testing for accessibility issues.Best Practices: Discover best practices for designing and developing accessible web content, considering color contrast, navigation structures, forms, and multimedia accessibility.Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understand the legal requirements and ethical considerations related to web accessibility, and how non-compliance can impact organizations.Real-World Applications: Apply your knowledge through hands-on exercises and case studies, implementing WCAG principles in real web development scenarios.Knowledge of Web Design Principles: Understanding user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles helps in implementing WCAG guidelines effectively.Awareness of Accessibility Concepts: Basic knowledge of accessibility principles and the importance of designing for users with disabilities.

Overview

Section 1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Lecture 1 What is Accessibility

Lecture 2 WACG principles & overview

Lecture 3 Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications

Lecture 4 Types of Testing Approaches

Lecture 5 Accessibility checker demo Session 5

Lecture 6 screen-capture Session 6

Web Developers: Those involved in creating and maintaining web applications, websites, and digital platforms.