Training for developers

Perfect for developers
Incompany at location or online possible
Receive a proof of participation
After the training, receive "Digital accessibility checklist for developers"

The training for developers

At the end of this interactive training course, you will know exactly how to deal with the WCAG guidelines so that your websites are truly accessible for everyone. As a frontend or backend developer, you know better than anyone how to write good code. But what impact does this code have on the accessibility of the websites you build?

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The training is supported by our e-learning environment which also serves as a reference book. This allows you to easily find all the information after the training.

Content of this training:

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1. Digital accessibility introduction

What is (digital) accessibility?
Why is digital accessibility important?
Legislation around digital accessibility.
The benefits for people with disabilities

2. The WCAG

The background and history of the guidelines.
The structure of the different levels within the guidelines (principles, guidelines, success criteria, techniques).
Explanation of the key success criteria.

3. Getting started yourself

Self-testing whether something complies with the guidelines
Visual inspection
Using useful tools

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Here's what others are saying

Vattenfall
"Clear and straightforward, easy to follow through direct examples. Custom exercises made everything easy to understand"
Belastingdienst
"Well-structured training with engaging accessibility topics. The trainer explained everything clearly"
Gemeente Rotterdam
"Very interesting and eye-opening. The trainer tested our application live, making theory and standards tangible. Consulting the WCAG ourselves added depth."
DELTA Energie
"I thought our portals were user-friendly, but this training showed me the real impact of accessibility. It was enlightening and practical."

The result?

After attending this training course, you will have:

Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
The skills to translate the WCAG into adaptations on the organisation's website and other technical online expressions
Basic knowledge of European (EN 301 549) and Dutch legislation
Knowledge about the importance of an accessible website

Good to know about this training

Locatie

We are happy to deliver the training at your premises. Would you rather have the training online or at our premises? That's possible too!

Time

We schedule on-site training for 6 hours. Online? Then we schedule two 3-hour blocks.

For whom

Web developers, programmers, ICT professionals or an organisation's internal development department

Proof of participation

After the training, you will receive a certificate of participation. Show everyone that you know all about digital accessibility!

When designing your website or app, consider the WCAG guidelines from the start. Retrofitting costs a lot more time and money.

Elma (55) - totally blind for 20 years. Retrained as a programmer after she was almost completely rejected

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