Testing web accessibility for teams – Extra info

Need some tips to get your teams into testing? Learn some quick and easy checks that will uncover common accessibility issues we see in websites and web apps.

What you’ll learn

• Using automated and manual testing techniques
• Making sure all tasks can be completed using a keyboard
• Using tools to check contrast and colour usage
• Identifying different image types and checking accessible alternatives for images
• Checking content structure is logical and meaningful
• Making sure all tasks can be completed using a keyboard
• Checking form labels and instructions are clear and coded correctly

Who should attend

• QA testers
• Developers
• Digital professionals

Knowledge level

No prior accessibility knowledge is required.

Technology requirements

To take part in some of the activities, you’ll need to download and install the following browser extensions before the start of the course:

• axe DevTools (Chrome, Firefox or Edge)
• Accessibility Insights for Web (Chrome or Edge)

If there’s anything that stops you from installing these, 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

Course outline