Overview
Designing Accessible eLearning with Articulate Storyline 360 provides comprehensive training on creating courses that meet WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 accessibility standards. This two-day course goes beyond basic compliance checkboxes to help developers understand how people with disabilities actually experience eLearning content and how to design interactions that work for everyone.
Participants will learn to manage keyboard navigation and focus order, optimize content for screen readers, and create accessible quizzes and interactions that don’t compromise the learning experience. Through hands-on exercises with assistive technologies, you’ll develop practical skills for building inclusive courses and establishing accessibility testing workflows.
Format: 2 Days | Live Online (VILT)
Who Should Attend
- Storyline developers responsible for accessibility compliance
- Instructional designers creating content for diverse learner populations
- L&D professionals in organizations with accessibility requirements
- Accessibility specialists expanding into eLearning development
What You’ll Learn
- Apply WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549 requirements to Storyline projects
- Configure keyboard navigation and logical focus order throughout courses
- Optimize content structure and alt text for screen reader users
- Design accessible interactions, drag-and-drops, and custom navigation
- Create quizzes and assessments that work with assistive technologies
- Test courses using NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver screen readers
- Document accessibility features and known limitations
- Establish sustainable accessibility review workflows
Course Outline
Module 1: Accessibility Standards and Storyline
- Understanding WCAG 2.1 AA requirements for eLearning
- Section 508 and EN 301 549 compliance considerations
- How Storyline 360 supports accessibility features
- Identifying common accessibility barriers in eLearning
Module 2: Keyboard Navigation and Focus Management
- Configuring tab order for logical keyboard navigation
- Managing focus across slides, layers, and interactions
- Creating keyboard-accessible custom interactions
- Testing and troubleshooting focus order issues
Module 3: Screen Reader Optimization
- Understanding how screen readers interpret Storyline content
- Writing effective alt text for images and graphics
- Structuring content for logical reading order
- Managing screen reader announcements and live regions
Module 4: Accessible Interactions and Navigation
- Designing interactions that work without mouse input
- Creating accessible alternatives for drag-and-drop activities
- Building inclusive navigation patterns
- Handling animations and motion accessibility
Module 5: Accessible Quizzes and Assessments
- Configuring question types for accessibility
- Managing feedback and results for screen reader users
- Designing accessible knowledge checks and surveys
- Testing assessment accessibility with assistive technologies
Module 6: Testing and Documentation
- Testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Creating accessibility testing checklists and protocols
- Documenting accessibility features and limitations
- Building accessibility review into development workflows
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- Six to twelve months of regular Storyline 360 development experience
- Familiarity with Storyline triggers, layers, and states
- Computer with Storyline 360 and screen reader software (NVDA recommended) installed
Customization Options
This course can be customized to address your organization’s specific accessibility policies, compliance requirements, and target assistive technologies. We can focus on particular interaction types common in your content, incorporate your existing courses for accessibility review exercises, and align documentation practices with your compliance reporting needs.