Digital Accessibility

Learn Digital accessibility to ensure that all digital products and services are open to all and do not disadvantage those with a disability to access the services.

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Skills Bootcamp Overview

The Digital Accessibility programme is a comprehensive program spanning eight weeks, designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to ensure digital accessibility for all users.

  • 8 weeks
  • Live and Virtual
  • Flexible

Why learn Digital Accessibility?

There is a current demand for accessibility professionals, and with the growth of global legal requirements to meet a certain level of accessibility, it's never been a better time to start. You will get to work with several teams in several business sectors.

The key activities that Digital Accessibility graduates perform include:

  • Accessibility and disability concepts
  • Adhering to standards, laws and management strategies
  • Building in accessibility and developing digital products
  • Applying assistive technologies and adapative strategies
  • Identify and address various types of accessibility barriers
Students studying Digital Accessibility
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CV checks and interview prep, job referrals and references, Linkedin profile review alumni access, networking, and interview opportunities. Development of wider skills via our monthly newsletter and events.

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Prerequisites

The Skills Bootcamp is designed for beginners and those interested in Digital accessibility. If you are a developer the programme would add additional skills to your profile in relation to accessibility.

The program is for career changers or individuals who are looking to reskill or upskill themselves.

The tools a student needs are as followed:

  • A working laptop running Windows 10 or more, MacOS or any major distribution of Linux.
  • A working microphone and video camera.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • Chromebooks, tablets and phones are not conducive to undertaking the sessions.

Curriculum

Week 0: Introduction to accessibility and disability concepts

Week 1: Advancing with accessibility and disability concepts

Week 2: Standards, laws, and management strategies

Week 3: Advancing with standards, laws and management strategies

Week 4: Basics of accessibility through universal design

Week 5: Advancing with accessibility through universal design

Week 6: Basics of assistive technologies and adaptive strategies

Week 7: Advancing with assistive technologies and adaptive strategies

Week 8: Capstone Project

Outcomes

  • Program completion certificate from Purple Beard Training.
  • Access to our Alumni community.
  • Chance to take an optional add on exam or progress into an apprenticeship.
  • Qualify for in-demand jobs Digital accessibility consultant, Content developer, Front end or Full stack developer with accessibility expertise.
  • Support with Job search and application for up to 6+ months on completion of the program.
  • Capstone project by working on a variety of projects, which will give you the chance to practice your skills and build your portfolio.

Funding and Eligibility

£4200

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  • 11 weeks£4200
  • 🎉 Save–£4200
  • Total£0
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  • Free for individuals in eligible areas
  • Learn live with industry experts
  • Learn from the comfort of your own home
  • 1:1 support and feedback
  • Create a job-ready portfolio
  • Career services and support
£4200

£420

  • 11 weeks£4200
  • 🎉 Save–£3780
  • Total£420/person
Register interest
  • Free for individuals in eligible areas
  • Learn live with industry experts
  • Learn from the comfort of your own home
  • 1:1 support and feedback
  • Create a job-ready portfolio
  • Career services and support
£4200

£1260

  • 11 weeks£4200
  • 🎉 Save–£2940
  • Total£1260/person
Register interest
  • Free for individuals in eligible areas
  • Learn live with industry experts
  • Learn from the comfort of your own home
  • 1:1 support and feedback
  • Create a job-ready portfolio
  • Career services and support

Who can apply?

Skills bootcamps are 100% free for UK residents reciding in the following areas:

  • Newcastle
  • North Tyneside
  • Northumberland
  • Peterborough
  • Fenland
  • East Cambridgeshire
  • South Cambridgeshire
  • Cambridge

Learners must also fall under the following:

  • 19+ years old
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Live in England
  • Meet residency requirements (specific to each programme)
  • Be able to commit to the entirety of the Skills Bootcamp duration
  • Must not be an international student

Frequently asked questions

Will I get a certificate at the end?

How many hours a week do I need to commit to classes and self learning?

How is the Skills Bootcamp delivered?

Can I take the CPACC exam directly after the Skills Bootcamp?

Is the exam fee included in the programme fee?

Have a question?

If you’d like to learn more about our Bootcamps and Apprenticeships, a potential partnership or you have any other questions, please contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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