Marketing & design
Digital Accessibility Foundations
Build an evidence-led Digital Accessibility Foundations foundation you can explain in a real workplace or interview.
Build inclusive digital experiences that work for more people.
About this course
Learn accessibility principles, content, interface review, testing, inclusive design and accessibility planning.
Career relevance
Where this can take you
Designed for learners exploring design careers and building a practical, honest portfolio.
Portfolio project: Create a Digital Accessibility Foundations capstone pack that documents your purpose, method, evidence, quality check and next action.
Skills you will gain
Practical skills, not just theory
What you will learn
Understand the core workflow behind digital accessibility foundations.
Create practical evidence using controlled, workplace-ready methods.
Make evidence-led decisions, communicate limitations and escalate appropriately.
Present a portfolio-ready capstone and development plan.
Objective map
A numbered, measurable syllabus
Every lesson, knowledge check and practical activity maps to the objectives below. Domain weights show how much of the programme each area represents.
Domain 1
Digital Accessibility Foundations: role and foundations to Content
- 1.1Explain and distinguish digital accessibility foundations: role and foundations in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: establish the purpose, professional boundaries and workplace context for digital accessibility foundations.
- 1.2Explain and distinguish accessibility principles in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply accessibility principles to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
- 1.3Demonstrate content in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply content to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Domain 2
Interface review to Inclusive design
- 2.1Analyse and evaluate interface review in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply interface review to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
- 2.2Demonstrate testing in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply testing to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
- 2.3Plan and produce inclusive design in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply inclusive design to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Domain 3
Accessibility planning to Portfolio lab: Digital Accessibility Foundations case
- 3.1Plan and produce accessibility planning in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply accessibility planning to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
- 3.2Explain and distinguish integrated digital accessibility foundations workflow in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: connect the programme topics into one controlled workflow with clear inputs, checks, handover points and escalation boundaries.
- 3.3Complete and defend portfolio lab: digital accessibility foundations case in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: create a portfolio-safe digital accessibility foundations artefact from a realistic workplace scenario and explain the choices made.
Domain 4
Final Digital Accessibility Foundations capstone
- 4.1Complete and defend final digital accessibility foundations capstone in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: complete and review an end-to-end digital accessibility foundations case with evidence, quality checks, limitations and a professional recommendation.
How the programme works
Learn, practise, explain and prove it
This is a long-form, eight-week guided programme rather than a stack of short articles. Each module contains six substantial lessons that move from concepts and methods into a worked case, a quality clinic, a workplace lab and assessed reflection.
1. Guided learning
Study the purpose, process, risks and professional standard through structured readings and active notes.
2. Worked cases
Compare plausible options, expose missing evidence and defend a decision under realistic constraints.
3. Quality clinics and labs
Diagnose weak work, revise it against a rubric and create portfolio evidence with a full audit trail.
4. Hard assessment
Pass applied checks and the final assessment at 85%, with no unresolved critical-error questions.
Curriculum
A complete programme, module by module
The curriculum below shows the actual learning pathway, objective and evidence for every module. Full lessons remain locked until enrolment.
Build the base
Standards, vocabulary and the core method you will use throughout the programme.
01Digital Accessibility Foundations: role and foundationsEstablish the purpose, professional boundaries and workplace context for digital accessibility foundations.+
Measured objectiveExplain and distinguish digital accessibility foundations: role and foundations in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: establish the purpose, professional boundaries and workplace context for digital accessibility foundations.
Evidence you will produceA professional digital accessibility foundations: role and foundations work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
02Accessibility principlesApply accessibility principles to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectiveExplain and distinguish accessibility principles in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply accessibility principles to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA professional accessibility principles work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
03ContentApply content to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectiveDemonstrate content in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply content to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA portfolio-ready content brief and artefact showing audience, rationale, accessibility check, feedback and revision.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
Milestone: You can explain the fundamentals and complete a first guided task.
Develop core skills
The working skills and tools of the role, practised one at a time.
04Interface reviewApply interface review to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectiveAnalyse and evaluate interface review in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply interface review to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA professional interface review work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
05TestingApply testing to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectiveDemonstrate testing in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply testing to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA professional testing work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
06Inclusive designApply inclusive design to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectivePlan and produce inclusive design in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply inclusive design to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA portfolio-ready inclusive design brief and artefact showing audience, rationale, accessibility check, feedback and revision.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
Milestone: You can carry out routine work independently and check it properly.
Apply it in realistic scenarios
Case studies and simulations with competing priorities and incomplete information.
07Accessibility planningApply accessibility planning to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.+
Measured objectivePlan and produce accessibility planning in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: apply accessibility planning to a realistic digital accessibility foundations brief, documenting the decision, evidence and next action.
Evidence you will produceA professional accessibility planning work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
08Integrated Digital Accessibility Foundations workflowConnect the programme topics into one controlled workflow with clear inputs, checks, handover points and escalation boundaries.+
Measured objectiveExplain and distinguish integrated digital accessibility foundations workflow in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: connect the programme topics into one controlled workflow with clear inputs, checks, handover points and escalation boundaries.
Evidence you will produceA professional integrated digital accessibility foundations workflow work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
09Portfolio lab: Digital Accessibility Foundations caseCreate a portfolio-safe digital accessibility foundations artefact from a realistic workplace scenario and explain the choices made.+
Measured objectiveComplete and defend portfolio lab: digital accessibility foundations case in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: create a portfolio-safe digital accessibility foundations artefact from a realistic workplace scenario and explain the choices made.
Evidence you will produceA professional portfolio lab: digital accessibility foundations case work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
Milestone: You can make and justify decisions in realistic situations.
Prove it and plan your next step
Portfolio evidence, final review and a development plan you can show an employer.
10Final Digital Accessibility Foundations capstoneComplete and review an end-to-end digital accessibility foundations case with evidence, quality checks, limitations and a professional recommendation.+
Measured objectiveComplete and defend final digital accessibility foundations capstone in a realistic digital accessibility foundations context: complete and review an end-to-end digital accessibility foundations case with evidence, quality checks, limitations and a professional recommendation.
Evidence you will produceA professional final digital accessibility foundations capstone work sample with a clear brief, method, completed output, quality review and next action.
Six guided lessons + worked case + quality clinic + workplace lab + hard knowledge check
Milestone: You have portfolio-ready evidence and a clear next step.
Suggested pace
Eight-week study plan
Plan for roughly 5–9 hours each week across readings, worked cases, practice, portfolio production and assessment remediation. Repeat a week when the knowledge checks show a gap.
Week 1
Digital Accessibility Foundations: role and foundations to Accessibility principles
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Digital Accessibility Foundations: role and foundations and Accessibility principles and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the digital accessibility foundations: role and foundations and accessibility principles portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 2
Content
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Content and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the content portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 3
Interface review
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Interface review and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the interface review portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 4
Testing
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Testing and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the testing portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 5
Inclusive design to Accessibility planning
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Inclusive design and Accessibility planning and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the inclusive design and accessibility planning portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 6
Integrated Digital Accessibility Foundations workflow
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Integrated Digital Accessibility Foundations workflow and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the integrated digital accessibility foundations workflow portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 7
Portfolio lab: Digital Accessibility Foundations case
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Portfolio lab: Digital Accessibility Foundations case and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the portfolio lab: digital accessibility foundations case portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Reach at least 85% on the week’s checks, resolve every critical error and save the reviewed portfolio evidence before continuing.
Week 8
Final Digital Accessibility Foundations capstone
- •Complete the six guided lessons for Final Digital Accessibility Foundations capstone and build structured notes against the objective codes.
- •Analyse the worked case, compare two defensible options and submit a reasoned decision record.
- •Complete the quality clinic, correct the weak draft and document every revision against the rubric.
- •Produce the final digital accessibility foundations capstone portfolio evidence and complete the hard knowledge checks.
- •Review every incorrect answer, explain why each distractor fails and schedule targeted retrieval practice.
Checkpoint: Submit the capstone evidence pack, defend the key decision, remediate every weak objective and pass the final assessment at 85% with no critical misses.
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Assessment and certificate
A scenario-led digital accessibility foundations case, practical portfolio review and final knowledge assessment. It is a UGEN ACADEMY completion record, not an external professional credential.
Who this is for
- ✓Learners exploring design careers.
- ✓Job seekers building practical digital accessibility foundations evidence.
- ✓Professionals developing a structured new capability.