Learn how to use NVDA as a practical tool for accessibility testing. Co-presented by an Intopia trainer and a person who is blind, this interactive course blends technical know-how with lived experience. You’ll gain hands-on practice testing headings, links, images, tables, and forms — and the confidence to start testing accessibility in your own work.
What you’ll learn
- How to install, set up, and control NVDA
- How screen readers are used by people with lived experience
- How to test document titles, headings, links, images, lists, tables, and forms
- How to identify issues with labels, instructions, required fields, and error messages
- How to practise and reinforce NVDA skills with confidence
Who this course is for
- Designers wanting to check their designs in practice
- Developers validating their code against accessibility basics
- Testers and QA professionals performing quick accessibility checks
Knowledge level
No prior accessibility knowledge is required.
Technology requirements
You’ll need to have NVDA installed before the start of the course. If there’s anything that stops you from installing this, let us know as soon as possible and we can explore other options for you.
We also use online tools such as FigJam to work together during this course. You won’t need to install or create an account to use these tools.
Delivery options
Instructor-led training for organisations
- Duration: 3 x 2-hour sessions, over 3 weeks
- Attendees: Up to 20