Accessibility for UX Writers & Designers

Creating accessible products is a team sport. Learn how to plan, write, and design together to meet standards that improve usability for everyone.

• 100% online and self-paced
• Personal feedback from experts
• Certification
• Learn critical WCAG guidelines
• Enroll and get 15% off courses and workshops forever

What topics are covered in this course?

• How people with disabilities use technology
• Designing equitable experiences with WCAG’s POUR framework
• Building content structures that support assistive technology (AT)
• Content design for readability and predictability
• Writing descriptive headers, button labels, and links
• Writing text alternatives for images, charts, audio, and video
• Using color and contrast to make interactive elements clearly visible
• Best practices for keyboard navigation, including tab order, focus states, and skip links
• Designing accessible forms
• Conducting your own automated and manual testing
• Collaborating with designers, developers, and stakeholders
• Conducting user research & testing with people with disabilities
• Advocating for accessibility in your organization
• Optional learning: Intros to inclusive design, AT, and accessibility laws

Who should take this course?

This course is made for UX professionals—anyone who creates, shapes, or influences digital experiences. That includes:

• Content designers
• UX writers
• UX and UI designers
• Product managers
• UX team leads

How long does this course take to complete?

Time estimates fall around 15-20 hours of study and practice work for this course depending on your speed. There are 6 units in the course. Each unit is broken down into a series of 3-5 lessons with follow-up quizzes, practice work, and a final project.