How long will the course take to complete?
The course is self-paced, providing you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. The course will take up to 3 hours to complete from start to finish.
Remediating Issues in Web Solutions
This web accessibility mini course is designed for web professionals who have moved beyond the basics of accessibility and are now responsible for diagnosing, prioritizing, and resolving complex accessibility issues.
About This Course
Price: $25.00 USD Members
This targeted mini-course, "Remediating Issues in Web Solutions," is designed for web professionals who have moved beyond the basics of accessibility and are now responsible for diagnosing, prioritizing, and resolving complex accessibility issues. It provides a deep dive into the practical and strategic aspects of remediation, transforming you from someone who identifies problems into someone who solves them. Through structured sections based on the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Body of Knowledge, you'll learn how to build websites and applications that work for everyone.
You'll learn the "what's next?" steps after an audit: how to lead remediation efforts, justify resource allocation, and build sustainably accessible digital products. Whether you're a developer, accessibility specialist, or project manager, this course will empower you to close the gap between finding issues and fixing them.
For current IAAP Certification holders, this course serves as an excellent refresher and includes dedicated content on the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882).
This course was developed by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Course Topics
Section 1. Level of Severity and Prioritization of Issues
This section teaches you how to evaluate and assign severity levels to WCAG failures based on real user impact. You'll learn practical strategies for prioritizing a backlog of accessibility issues to achieve the greatest benefit for users and your organization.
Section 2. Recommending Strategies and Techniques for Fixing Accessibility Issues
In this section you'll learn advanced techniques for fixing common and complex accessibility issues, while distinguishing between critical compliance failures and optional best practices for enhanced usability. You'll also develop a framework for deciding whether to fix a broken component or recommend a full redesign.
Section 3. Integrate Accessibility into the Procurement Process
This section covers the role of accessibility experts in procurement, how to read and interpret Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) like VPAT®, strategies for mitigating accessibility defects in third-party products, and the accessible procurement maturity model.
Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, completion of ‘WCAG, ARIA, and Beyond’ and ‘User Needs, Testing, and Tools’ is recommended but not required.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Web developers, accessibility specialists, and QA testers ready to move from testing to fixing
- Project managers and team leads responsible for remediation backlogs
- Procurement officers and vendor managers who need to evaluate third-party accessibility
- Accessibility consultants and auditors who want to offer remediation guidance to clients
- IAAP certification holders looking for a practical refresher
- Anyone responsible for leading accessibility remediation efforts within an organization
Education Credits
This course is eligible for the following IAAP Education Credits:
- CPACC: 3 Education Credits
- WAS: 3 Education Credits
- CPWA: 3 Education Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the course material?
After purchase, you will have 6 months to access the course material. After this, material will need to be purchased again to continue learning.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course?
No, you will not receive a separate certificate of completion for this course.
I am having an issue accessing or navigating the course, who can I contact?
Please send a detailed e-mail to iaapsupport@accessibilityassociation.org outlining the issue you have found in the course. Our team will work as quickly as possible to have it resolved. The course discussion boards are not regularly monitored, so adding issues there will not prompt a quick response.
What web browser should I use?
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.