Want your emails to reach every reader, regardless of device or ability? This course teaches you how to write, design, and build accessible HTML emails that work across clients and assistive technologies. You’ll learn how to create clear content, use accessible layouts and colour, add inclusive images and multimedia, and apply correct markup so your emails look good and read well for everyone.
What you’ll learn
- How to write accessible email content and subject lines
- How to use clear, meaningful links and preview text
- How to apply colour contrast and secondary indicators
- How to design accessible layouts, images, and multimedia
- How to build HTML emails with accessible markup and semantics
- How to test HTML emails for accessibility and compatibility
Who this course is for
- Email content creators
- Email designers and developers
- QA testers
- Marketing and communications teams
- Anyone responsible for producing or reviewing HTML emails
Knowledge level
No prior accessibility knowledge is required.
Technology requirements
We 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
- Cost: $6,000 AUD (+ GST)
- Attendees: Up to 20
Course outline
Session 1: Accessible content and typography
- Who could be trying to access your emails?
- Best practices for email content
- Links
- Email subject lines
- Preview text
Session 2: Accessible design for emails
- Colour contrast
- Use of colour
- Layout
- Images
- Multimedia
Session 3: Accessible markup for emails
- Building HTML emails
- The accessibility tree
- Semantic markup
- Visible text labels vs accessible names
- Testing HTML emails for accessibility