Level Access Role Certifications

On this page:

• Accessible Designer Certification
• Accessible QA Tester Certification

Accessible Designer Certification

The Accessible Designer Certification covers the principles of accessible design, the experiences of people with disabilities, and the designer’s role in removing barriers. You’ll also develop practical knowledge of alternative text, accessible documents, and common accessibility considerations that can help you make more informed, inclusive design decisions.

To earn the Accessibility Foundations certificate, participants must successfully complete these requirements:

1. Complete the following courses:

• Understanding Accessible Design

• Understanding Accessible Experiences

• Writing Meaningful Alternative Text

• Accessible Documents Overview

• Accessibility Design Heuristics

2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of accessibility through the completion of the Accessible Designer Certification Evaluation (min score of 70%).

Accessible QA Tester Certification

The Accessible QA Tester Certification strengthens your testing skill set and demonstrate your knowledge of digital accessibility with the Accessibility Testing Certification. You’ll learn foundational approaches to evaluating websites and digital experiences for accessibility, using accessibility testing tools and methodologies, establishing an audit process, and testing user flows with screen readers. 

To earn the Accessibility Foundations certificate, participants must successfully complete these requirements:

1. Complete the following courses:

• Understanding digital accessibility for Testers and Quality Assurance Specialists
• Learning the fundamentals of accessibility testing
• Establishing an audit methodology
• Testing for web accessibility
• Testing with screen readers: A user-flow case study

2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of accessibility through the completion of the Accessible QA Tester Certification Evaluation (min score of 70%).