Writing for Accessibility

In this online 15-hour course, learn how to apply accessibility principles and write accessible and inclusive content.
  • Level: Beginner to intermediate
  • Duration:  15 hours 
  • Creators: Liz Leigh and Nikki Fiedler

Overview

  • How to write for everyone

    Get the skills to ensure everyone who needs your product can access, understand and use it.

    Understand what it means to write for all types of people, including those who have limitations, restrictions or impairments.  

  • How to make all content accessible

    Writing accessible content doesn’t just mean hitting a high readability score. It means writing for devices, screens and controls that are used by people with disabilities.

    • Learn to make PDFs and presentations accessible.
    • Get personalised feedback on accessible writing tasks.
    • Understand ways to embed accessibility practices in design process.

Learning goals

  • How people with accessibility needs use digital products.

  • How to apply accessibility principles.

  • How to write accessible content.

“The accessibility problems of today are the mainstream breakthroughs of tomorrow.”
Eve Andersson, Director, Accessibility Engineering, Google.

Course format

Online

Register for a learning account to take the course remotely and online.​

On-demand

You’ll get course access for 6 months, so you can fit your learning into your schedule.​
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15 hours

With 15 hours of content, you can finish the course in a week or complete each lesson during your lunch breaks.​
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Cost

AUD$450 inclusive GST per person.

We also have payment plans so you can pay in instalments. We’ll provide you with an invoice, so don’t forget to claim a tax deduction. 

To enquire about a payment plan, email admin@contentdesignhub.com.au

Specialist advice

Our content design experts, Liz Leigh and Nikki Fiedler, will support you along the way. For each lesson, there are checkpoints, quizzes and other interactions where our instructors will give personalised feedback. 
Liz Leigh smiling at the camera

Meet Liz, the Co-Founder of Content Design Hub

"When I found the content design discipline, I truly felt at home.

One day, I hope to see this design niche flourish and become a core part of design."

Meet Nikki, the Co-Founder of Content Design Hub

"Content design was the perfect discipline to put my unending questions to good use.

My empathetic tendencies and curiosity found a good home here too."
Nikki Fiedler smiling at the camera

Course FAQs

Do I need prior experience to take this course?

This course is designed for beginner-to-intermediate learners. No extensive prior accessibility experience is required. However, some familiarity with content or web work is helpful.

How long do I have access to the course?

You'll get access for 6 months from enrolment. You can complete it in a week or spread it across your schedule at your own pace.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. You get a course certificate. You also get a digital course credential that you can add to your LinkedIn or other social media.

What portfolio content will I come away with?

You'll complete hands-on tasks throughout the course. These tasks include identifying complex content, testing colour contrast, checking PDFs and spotting metadata issues. You'll also come away with a practical accessibility checklist you can apply to future projects.

Will I apply these skills to my own website or content?

Yes. Several tasks ask you to apply what you learn directly to your own website and content. If you don't have access to external content, we give you case studies to work on. Our courses give you the chance to test your new skills and get personalised feedback.

Course lessons

A welcome from your course creators: Liz and Nikki

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Online course agreement

By registering for this course, you confirm you have read, reviewed and agreed to the Online Course Agreement. This includes your acceptance and adherence to our Course Terms, Intellectual Property and Content you post, as explained in the Online Course Agreement.

Our content may not be shared, copied, redistributed or used for commercial purposes.
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