Basics for an accessible website based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Course SWO-BF01
Course SWO-BF01
The training for digital accessibility teaches the basics for recognising barriers within
recognise and eliminate barriers within web offerings and to make digital content and interfaces
accessible design. The knowledge is taught using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
(WCAG) and the resulting European standard EN 301 549. Theory
is deepened using practical examples. The aim is to provide participants with
knowledge so that they can apply it in practice.
The training gives participants the ability to make decisions and take action
with regard to the implementation of digital accessibility within their company.
Introduction to digital accessibility
● Presentation of affected groups
● Necessity and benefits for people with disabilities
● Advantages for companies
WCAG and EN 301 549
● Presentation of the contents of WCAG
● EN 301 549 as the legal basis for accessibility in Europe
● Legal basis in Germany
● Introduction to accessibility on the web
Practical examples and live demonstrations
● Illustration of the implementation of WCAG and EN 301 549
● Tools and assistance technologies are demonstrated
● Checking websites and digital offerings for accessibility
● Challenges and solutions for implementing accessibility in complex systems such as websites
complex systems such as websites, online shops or social and internal
networks
Interaction with participants
● Answering questions and exchanging experiences
● Sharing best practices and tips for implementing accessibility
Development of an action plan
● Joint development of concrete steps to improve digital accessibility within the
accessibility within their own websites, taking into account resources and
resources and schedules
Documentation
● Certificate for participation
● Handout as support in everyday working life
The training is aimed at anyone who works with websites or web content in their working environment or
create, design or otherwise interact with websites or web content.
interact with them. Among other things, it specifically addresses people with a professional field in online business.
business. This means that participants who work with HTML, CSS, content management systems
or intranet systems and create, design or manage web content will benefit from the training offered.
or manage web content will benefit from the training offered.
Participants in this training course do not require any specific technical or programming
programming skills. Experience with computers and the use of digital systems as well as an
systems and an understanding of the basic structure of a website should be available.
should be present.
This training serves to acquire practical knowledge and exchange experiences.
The price includes the training documents.
The training usually takes place from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Deviations
are possible. Please refer to the binding order confirmation for the specific times.
order confirmation.
We are also happy to organise this training as an in-house seminar. Ask for your
individual offer.
The training is offered in German, but occasionally contains English technical terms.
technical terms.
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