Browse through the courses available in our CPACC Certification Exam Prep. These courses were created based on the IAAP Body of Knowledge. There are 16 courses, totalling over 7 hours of content, as well as a final practice exam, which is modeled after the official CPACC exam format.
This exam prep is eligible for 7.5 IAAP education credits.
On this page:
- Introduction to IAAP and Certifications
- Preparing for Your IAAP Certification Exam
- Disability Etiquette I
- Introduction to Disability Types
- Understanding Sensory Disabilities
- Understanding Cognitive, Speech, and Psychological Disabilities
- Understanding Mobility, Seizure, and Complex Disabilities
- Disability Types: A Case Study
- Disability Etiquette II
- Introduction to Disability Models
- Usability Inclusive Design
- Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
- Global Foundations of Disability Rights
- National Laws and Standards
- International Laws and Standards
- Organizational Management Models and Culture
- CPACC Certification Practice Exam
Introduction to IAAP and Certifications
This course introduces the IAAP accessibility certification landscape and helps you understand what each credential covers. You’ll learn how to prepare effectively and focus on the key concepts and skills needed for certification success.
Preparing for Your IAAP Certification Exam
Preparing for a certification exam requires careful planning and a clear understanding of what to expect. This course provides a structured guide to help you prepare effectively.
Whether you're aiming for CPACC, WAS, or ADS, you’ll learn how to approach the exam, organize your study, and avoid common pitfalls. The course is designed to give you confidence and clarity as you get ready for exam day.
Disability Etiquette I
This course is designed to help you understand accessibility through human connection, emphasizing respectful, inclusive interactions and the impact of language on people with disabilities. You’ll learn practical strategies for communication, responding to accommodations, and fostering belonging, while aligning with key IAAP CPACC certification domains.
Introduction to Disability Types
This course is designed to help you define the three main categories of disability and understand how each impacts user experience. You’ll also identify the seven key types of disabilities, recognize the importance of inclusive design, and apply this knowledge to evaluate and improve accessibility in digital and physical environments.
Understanding Sensory Disabilities
This course explores how sensory disabilities, such as visual, auditory, and deaf-blind conditions, affect how people access information and navigate digital and physical environments. Through real-world examples, you’ll learn to recognize and address common barriers, apply practical accessibility strategies, and adopt a proactive approach to creating more inclusive experiences.
Understanding Cognitive, Speech, and Psychological Disabilities
The course is designed to explore how different environments and communication styles can create challenges for people with cognitive, communication, and psychological differences. You’ll learn to identify barriers and apply practical strategies that support clear communication, comprehension, and emotional well-being, creating spaces where everyone can navigate with confidence.
Understanding Mobility, Seizure, and Complex Disabilities
The course is designed to show how everyday environments can create unexpected obstacles for people with mobility, seizure-related, and complex disabilities. You’ll explore common barriers and discover practical strategies to make spaces and experiences more inclusive, through proactive planning, thoughtful design, and solutions that support diverse needs.
Disability Types: A Case Study
In this microlearning, you’ll go through the planning of an accessible company-wide conference, exploring real-world scenarios and decision points. As you move through each stage, from choosing a venue and preparing materials to supporting staff and virtual participants, you’ll reflect on challenges, anticipate barriers, and discover practical strategies for creating events where everyone can participate fully and confidently.
Disability Etiquette II
Disability Etiquette II builds on your foundational understanding of accessibility, guiding you to strengthen inclusive communication skills in real-world contexts. Through practical examples and clear guidance, you’ll learn to use respectful language, navigate person-first and identity-first terminology, lead inclusive meetings, advocate for accommodations, and respond to diverse scenarios with empathy and professionalism.
Introduction to Disability Models
This course is designed to expand your understanding of disability by exploring several key disability models: social, biopsychosocial, economic, functional, cultural identity, and charity. You’ll learn how these frameworks shape attitudes, policies, and design decisions, and discover how to apply them thoughtfully to real-world situations.
Usability Inclusive Design
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of usability, user experience (UX), and inclusive design principles. Whether you are developing digital platforms, service flows, or physical products, you will learn to distinguish between usability and UX, apply the five core components of user experience, and analyze user journeys using the UX Flow framework.
Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning
This course is designed to introduce the principles of Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), showing how they create environments, products, and educational experiences that are accessible and welcoming to all. You’ll learn how to apply these frameworks in both digital and physical spaces to support the diverse needs of every user and learner.
Global Foundations of Disability Rights
This course is designed to introduce the global foundations of disability rights, focusing on key international agreements and accessibility standards. You’ll learn how these frameworks shape national laws and practical solutions, empowering you to support inclusion and equality in your work.
National Laws and Standards
This course is designed to examine how national accessibility laws put global commitments into practice, ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of life. You’ll explore key laws in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and learn how these frameworks impact organizations, services, and communities.
International Laws and Standards
This course is designed to introduce international laws and standards for disability rights and accessibility around the world. You’ll explore key frameworks in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, and learn how these agreements shape national policies and drive real-world inclusion.
Organizational Management Models and Culture
This course is designed to provide a structured approach to organizational accessibility. You will examine strategies and models for developing sustainable accessibility programs, including methods for aligning teams, establishing policies, and integrating accessibility into daily operations.
CPACC Certification Practice Exam
Get ready to take your accessibility knowledge for a spin! This CPACC Practice Exam is designed to help you gauge your readiness for the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) exam, without the stress of the real thing.
You’ll work through a variety of multiple-choice that mirror the style and difficulty of the actual exam. You'll also have the chance to retake the exam as many times as you like!
Disclaimer: This practice exam is for preparation purposes only and is not an official IAAP product.
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