Overview
Accessible eLearning isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s essential for reaching all learners. This course teaches trainers and organizations to create eLearning in Captivate that meets WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 requirements, ensuring your training works for everyone.
You’ll learn accessibility standards and POUR principles, implement alt text, reading order, and tab order correctly, ensure keyboard navigation and screen reader support, test with assistive technologies including NVDA and VoiceOver, and build accessibility into your development workflow. Whether you’re meeting compliance requirements or committed to inclusive design, you’ll create eLearning that reaches every learner.
Format: 1 Day | VILT
Who Should Attend
- Trainers creating accessible eLearning
- Organizations with accessibility requirements
- L&D teams serving diverse learner populations
- Anyone building inclusive training content
What You’ll Learn
- Understand WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549
- Apply POUR accessibility principles
- Implement alt text, reading order, and tab order
- Ensure keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Test with NVDA, VoiceOver, and other tools
- Build accessible workflows from the start
Course Outline
Module 1: Accessibility Standards
- WCAG 2.2 AA requirements
- Section 508 compliance
- EN 301 549 standards
- POUR principles explained
Module 2: Alt Text and Descriptions
- Writing effective alt text
- Decorative vs. informative images
- Complex image descriptions
- Audio and video alternatives
Module 3: Reading and Tab Order
- Logical reading order
- Tab order configuration
- Focus management
- Testing navigation flow
Module 4: Keyboard Navigation
- Keyboard-accessible interactions
- Focus indicators
- Skip navigation options
- Common keyboard issues
Module 5: Screen Reader Support
- How screen readers work with Captivate
- ARIA and accessibility features
- Testing with NVDA
- Testing with VoiceOver
Module 6: Testing and Workflows
- Accessibility testing workflows
- Automated and manual testing
- Remediation strategies
- Building accessibility into development
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- Basic Captivate skills
- Adobe Captivate installed
- Screen reader software for testing (NVDA recommended)
Customization Options
This course can focus on your specific compliance requirements and learner populations. We can develop accessibility checklists and testing workflows tailored to your organization’s standards.