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AccessibleEU Online Training - Accessible Technology Design - Third edition (25-OT-EU-01)

This AccessibleEU online training course aims to teach the basics of universal accessibility in digital environments.

Students will be able to:

  • Define accessibility and inclusive design as goals to achieve.
  • Understand the principles of Universal Design.
  • Distinguish the differences between legal and technical regulations.
  • Know the legislation and standards in force in Europe.
  • Understand that accessibility benefits every people and that it is a necessary objective.
  • Learn about the limitations are in the design and not in the person.
  • Learn about errors in design that cause exclusion.
  • Understand why multiple designs should be avoided for the sake of accessibility.
  • Learn about the principles of Cognitive Accessibility and why it is important.

Details on the event:

  • Target audience: People interested in learning about accessible ICT design: managers, technology developers, designers, teachers, content management, etc.
  • When: From Monday, 7 July, to Sunday, 9 Nov
  • Format: Online
  • Type of event: Online training
  • Language: English
  • How to participate: Register on our online campus
  • Accessibility information: Fully accessible platform
  • inclusion | social policy | digital skills | information technology | information technology industry | digital technology
  • Monday 7 July 2025, 00:00 - Sunday 9 November 2025, 23:59 (CET)

Programme

  1. 7 Jul 2025, 00:00 - 9 Nov 2025, 23:59 (CET)
    Program

    This introductory course consists of 7 modules which are the following:

    • MODULE 1: Accessibility and Inclusive Design.
    • MODULE 2: ICT Accessibility Laws and Standards.
    • MODULE 3: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
    • MODULE 4: Digital Accessibility Myths.
    • MODULE 5: Avoiding Non-Inclusive Design Patterns.
    • MODULE 6: Creating Inclusive Designs.
    • MODULE 7: Cognitive Accessibility

    This course is self-paced and has been designed following the MOOC format. To pass, students must complete a self-assessment questionnaire. While participation in classroom forums is not mandatory, it is highly recommended.

    All messages must be posted in English to allow everyone to understand and participate.

    Estimated dedication time: 25 hours.

Practical information

When
Monday 7 July 2025, 00:00 - Sunday 9 November 2025, 23:59 (CET)
Languages
English

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