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Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility

This course will teach designers, content writers, developers, and QA testers quick and easy ways to test for accessibility, all without needing to use assistive technologies like screen readers.

Beginner
2h 7m
(6)

Created by Gerard K. Cohen

Last Updated Mar 11, 2025

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Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility

This course will teach designers, content writers, developers, and QA testers quick and easy ways to test for accessibility, all without needing to use assistive technologies like screen readers.

Beginner
2h 7m
(6)

Created by Gerard K. Cohen

Last Updated Mar 11, 2025

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If you are a web designer, content writer, developer, or tester, you need to know about accessibility! In this course, Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility, you’ll learn how to test web sites for accessibility using simple techniques without the need for a screen reader. First, you’ll explore how to test for the most common accessibility issues that impact the five main disability cohorts on the web. Next, you’ll see how to test code in the browser using built-in inspection tools. Then, you’ll discover tools you can build into your daily workflow as a designer or developer to prevent introducing new issues. Finally, you’ll learn how to develop a high level testing plan by grouping tests into three main categories. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of testing techniques needed to ensure your websites are accessible to people with disabilities.

Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility
Beginner
2h 7m
(6)
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Gerard K. Cohen - Pluralsight course - Testing Techniques for Web Accessibility
Gerard K. Cohen
7 courses 4.7 author rating 295 ratings

Over the past decade, Gerard has built and advised top-notch digital accessibility teams that have impacted millions of individuals worldwide. His experience ranges from supporting commercial financial applications responsible for transferring trillions of dollars globally, to enhancing accessibility on pre-Elon Twitter.

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