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Accessibility Testing

Ensure usability for all. Master WCAG audits, screen reader testing (NVDA/VoiceOver), and automated accessibility scanning.

Accessibility (A11y) testing ensures your product works for users with disabilities. This course covers the WCAG 2.1 guidelines and how to test for them. You will learn to use Screen Readers (NVDA, VoiceOver) to navigate your site without a screen. Master automated tools like Axe and WAVE to catch syntax errors, and perform manual audits for keyboard navigation and focus management. Essential for compliance and inclusivity.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    A11y Fundamentals
    Types of disabilities and assistive tech overview.
  • 2
    Automated Scanning
    Using Axe and Lighthouse to find code errors.
  • 3
    Screen Readers
    Navigating the web with eyes closed using NVDA.
  • 4
    Keyboard Testing
    ensuring full functionality without a mouse.
  • 5
    Compliance Audit
    documenting pass/fail against WCAG criteria.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$90k - $120k

Career Paths

Accessibility Tester $95k-$130k
A11y Specialist $100k-$140k
QA Engineer $85k-$120k

What You Will Learn

Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits against WCAG standards
Use Screen Readers (NVDA/VoiceOver) to verify content
Identify keyboard navigation traps and focus issues
Utilize automated scanners like Axe to catch low-hanging fruit
Write detailed accessibility bug reports for developers

Skills You Will Gain

Accessibility Auditing WCAG Compliance Screen Readers Assistive Technology Inclusive Design

Who Is This For

QA Testers
Frontend Devs
Compliance Officers

Prerequisites

None
Empathy

Accessibility Testing FAQs

Manual testing?

Yes, automation only catches ~30% of issues.

Hard to learn?

Screen readers have a learning curve.

Legal?

Yes, mandatory for Gov and many Enterprises.

Tools cost?

Most tools (NVDA, Axe Free) are zero cost.

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Tech Stack & Tools

NVDA
VoiceOver
Axe DevTools
WAVE
Lighthouse

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